Fireline Kinship
2026-05-29 08:00 - 2026-07-29 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
Taylor Baptiste

Caroline Galbraith GalleryMay 29 – July 29, 2026

Opening Reception: May 28 from 6 to 8 pm

Fireline Kinship is a multidisciplinary exhibition by Taylor Baptiste of the Osoyoos Indian Band and Syilx Okanagan Nation. Developed in response to intensifying climate realities in the Okanagan and the 2021 Nk’Mip wildfire, the work examines the relationship between fire, land stewardship, and cultural continuity, while reflecting on the processes of collective healing that follow environmental and community trauma.

The exhibition features a short film alongside sculptural regalia and sculptural works that engage fire as both a site of loss and a catalyst for renewal. Through material, movement, and image, Baptiste reflects on kinship with the land, the responsibilities carried within that relationship, and the role of community in navigating loss, resilience, and renewal.

Emergence
2026-05-29 10:00 - 2026-07-25 16:00
Select graduating students from the University of British Columbia Okanagan’s Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Media Studies programs.

Topham Brown GalleryMay 29 – July 25, 2026

Opening Reception: May 28 from 6 to 8 pm

Emergence is an annual group exhibition showcasing the work of graduating students from the University of British Columbia Okanagan’s Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Media Studies programs.

Since 2009, the Vernon Public Art Gallery has proudly supported the final exhibitions of BFA/BMS graduates from UBC Okanagan. This annual showcase continues to serve as a platform for emerging artists to present ambitious work to new audiences and step into the next phase of their creative journeys. Emergence invites viewers into intimate, challenging, and thoughtful visual worlds shaped by a generation of artists who are attuned to the complexities of the present moment.

Through Our Eyes
2026-05-29 10:00 - 2026-07-29 17:00
Teen Junction

Up-front GalleryMay 29 – July 29, 2026

Opening Reception: May 28 from 6 to 8 pm

Through Our Eyes is a community-based exhibition created by youth from the Teen Junction Youth Centre in partnership with the Vernon Public Art Gallery. This ongoing project gives voice to the lived experiences of Vernon’s youth, offering a platform for expression, representation, and connection through the arts. Teen Junction provides a safe, supportive after-school space for youth to connect, learn, and access resources when needed.

MEA Auction Preview
2026-06-26 10:00 - 2026-07-11 16:00
Community GalleryJune 25 – July 11, 2026

Opening Reception: June 25 from 6 to 8 pm

The MEA Auction Preview offers a first look at the full collection of artworks generously donated by local and regional artists in support of the Vernon Public Art Gallery’s annual MEA fundraising auction.

Installed in the gallery throughout the month leading up to the event, this exhibition invites visitors to experience the artworks in person, explore a wide range of creative practices, and learn more about the participating artists. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a first-time bidder, the preview provides the perfect opportunity to plan your bids in advance and support the arts in your community.

Don’t miss this chance to discover new artists, connect with the gallery, and help ensure the continued success of one of VPAG’s most important fundraising events of the year!
