BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vernon Public Art Gallery - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Vernon Public Art Gallery X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vernon Public Art Gallery REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T143000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002349 CREATED:20260224T191124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T195040Z UID:10000237-1780146000-1780151400@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Family Saturdays DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: March 30\, 2026\, 1:00 – 2:30 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art GalleryAge Group: Kids of all agesAdmission: Individuals: $3/members $5/non-members.Families (4 or more): $10/members $14/non-members. \n\n\n\nJoin us for Family Saturdays\, a fun\, hands-on art program for kids of all ages and their caregivers. Explore art\, learn new skills\, and create together in a relaxed\, welcoming environment. \n\n\n\nEach session begins with a short tour of the current gallery exhibition led by Samantha\, our Learning and Community Engagement Curator. After the tour\, families participate in guided\, hands-on art projects inspired by the exhibition. Materials are provided — all you need is art-appropriate clothing and a willingness to get creative! \n\n\n\nFamily Saturdays is designed to foster creativity\, connection\, and a sense of community. Everyone is welcome to participate\, whether it’s your first time making art or you’re a seasoned creator. \n\n\n\nParents or guardians must accompany children for the duration of the session.Register online to ensure space and materials: \n\n\n\n\n\n \n register for May’s family Saturday \n\n\n\n\n \n learn more about family saturday URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/family-saturdays-4 CATEGORIES:Family Saturdays,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260529T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260529T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002349 CREATED:20260224T200153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T200328Z UID:10000245-1780068600-1780074000@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Crit Club DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: May 29\, 2025\, 3:30–5:00 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art GalleryAge Group: TeensAdmission: Free + Pizza included!About the ProgramCrit Club is a free\, hands-on workshop for high school students. Each month\, a different local artist leads a session where teens can try new materials\, explore techniques\, and share their work in a relaxed\, no-judgment space. \n\n\n\nAll supplies are provided\, and there’s pizza to enjoy during a mid-session break. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills\, Crit Club is a fun space to create\, connect\, and be inspired! \n\n\n\nRSVPs are encouraged so we know how much pizza to order — but walk-ins are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n RSVP for May’s Crit Club \n\n\n\n\n \n Learn more about Crit Club URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/crit-club-9 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Crit-Club-Featured-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T113000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002349 CREATED:20260224T190516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T194745Z UID:10000236-1779962400-1779967800@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Mini Artist DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: May 28\, 2026\, 10:00–11:30 AMLocation: Vernon Public Art GalleryAge Group: Children under 5 (with parent or guardian)Admission: By donation \n\n\n\nJoin us for Mini Artists\, a hands-on art program for little ones and their caregivers! Each session invites children to explore a variety of art materials and creative processes that foster creativity\, sensory awareness\, and early learning. Using safe\, non-toxic materials\, kids get to play\, imagine\, and create while developing fine and gross motor skills. \n\n\n\nParents or guardians must accompany children for the duration of the session.Register online to ensure space and materials: \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Register for May’s Mini Artist \n\n\n\n\n \n Learn More about mini artists URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/mini-artist CATEGORIES:Mini Artists,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260513T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260513T173000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002349 CREATED:20260224T193455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T200323Z UID:10000241-1778689800-1778693400@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Leaving a Lasting Legacy DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: May 13\, 2026\, 4:30–5:30 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art GalleryAge Group: All agesAdmission: Free \n\n\n\nYou don’t have to be a Millionaire\, or even Old\, to think about your legacy now! \n\n\n\n\nHave you ever thought about how you could make your estate larger by doing some smart tax planning now?\n\n\n\nHave you ever wondered about what sort of a legacy you want to leave behind once your kids and family are taken care of?\n\n\n\nHave you ever hoped you could set an example for those close to you to follow in your footsteps by giving to the community?\n\n\n\n\nThis inspiring introductory workshop will introduce you to the simple steps of how and why to add Planned Giving into your estate planning.  By doing so you will create a lasting legacy for future generations while also saving taxes and growing your hard-earned estate. \n\n\n\nThis free one-hour workshop hosted by Vernon Public Art Gallery gives you: \n\n\n\n\nAn overview – what is Planned Giving and how it works?\n\n\n\nLegal mechanics of estate planning\n\n\n\nTax saving opportunities – while you are living and when you pass\n\n\n\nWhat you can do right away to plan for life time income\n\n\n\nThe Vernon Public Art Gallery as a potential beneficiary – why and how\n\n\n\n\nFollowed by an optional tour of the Vernon Public Art Gallery with the Executive Director and Curator.Note: This workshop is not designed to give you advice on your personal situation but to overview the process of planned giving\, avoid typical pitfalls and help set next steps. \n\n\n\n\n \n Click Here to Register \n\n\n\nOther Upcoming Dates:September 17\, 2026 – Thursday 1:00 – 2:00 pmNovember 16\, 2026  – Tuesday 4:30 – 5:30 pm \n\n\n\nWorkshop led by \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTom Christensen K.C  Nixon Wenger \n\n\n\nTom started his legal career in Vernon in 1996. He took a leave from practice from 2001 to 2009 to serve as MLA for Vernon-Monashee and held a number of cabinet portfolios during that time. \n\n\n\nTom has a general solicitor’s practice\, assisting clients with business matters\, wills and incapacity planning\, the administration of estates\, and real estate conveyancing and financing matters. He has a particular interest in assisting families with the transition of assets from one generation to the next through effective personal and business succession planning as well as resolving estate disputes outside of court. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Kyle Britton – Partner\, BComm\, CPA\, CGA\,  Clark RobinsonBorn and raised in Vernon\, Kyle has been a partner at Clark Robinson CPAs for over 8 years.  Kyle practices primarily in individual and corporate taxation\, helping clients navigate complex tax matters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura-Lee Locheed – FMA (retired) \n\n\n\nWith parents settling in Vernon in 1945\, Laura-Lee is truly a Vernonite!  Now retired\, her career in financial planning as a CFP and FMA has spanned 39 years.  Her work specialized in retirement income\, tax and estate planning and charitable gifting. Her community involvements have included directorships with the Chamber of Commerce\, the Okanagan Landing Association\, the Okanagan Symphony and the Vernon Flying Club. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDauna Kennedy – Executive Director\, Vernon Public Art Gallery \n\n\n\nDauna has been the Executive Director for 17 years\, guiding it through a huge transition from a small town public gallery to a regionally recognized leader in public art programming.  She and her team now face the exciting challenge of preparing to move into the new Greater Vernon Cultural Centre in 2028.   URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/leaving-a-lasting-legacy-2 CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Website-Featured-Image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260430T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260430T113000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002349 CREATED:20260224T190431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T194746Z UID:10000235-1777543200-1777548600@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Mini Artist DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: April 30\, 2026\, 10:00–11:30 AMLocation: Vernon Public Art GalleryAge Group: Children under 5 (with parent or guardian)Admission: By donation \n\n\n\nJoin us for Mini Artists\, a hands-on art program for little ones and their caregivers! Each session invites children to explore a variety of art materials and creative processes that foster creativity\, sensory awareness\, and early learning. Using safe\, non-toxic materials\, kids get to play\, imagine\, and create while developing fine and gross motor skills. \n\n\n\nParents or guardians must accompany children for the duration of the session.Register online to ensure space and materials: \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Register for April’s Mini Artist \n\n\n\n\n \n Learn More about mini artists URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/5008 CATEGORIES:Mini Artists,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T143000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002349 CREATED:20260224T191127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T195037Z UID:10000238-1777122000-1777127400@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Family Saturdays DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: April 25\, 2026\, 1:00 – 2:30 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art GalleryAge Group: Kids of all agesAdmission: Individuals: $3/members $5/non-members.Families (4 or more): $10/members $14/non-members. \n\n\n\nJoin us for Family Saturdays\, a fun\, hands-on art program for kids of all ages and their caregivers. Explore art\, learn new skills\, and create together in a relaxed\, welcoming environment. \n\n\n\nEach session begins with a short tour of the current gallery exhibition led by Samantha\, our Learning and Community Engagement Curator. After the tour\, families participate in guided\, hands-on art projects inspired by the exhibition. Materials are provided — all you need is art-appropriate clothing and a willingness to get creative! \n\n\n\nFamily Saturdays is designed to foster creativity\, connection\, and a sense of community. Everyone is welcome to participate\, whether it’s your first time making art or you’re a seasoned creator. \n\n\n\nParents or guardians must accompany children for the duration of the session.Register online to ensure space and materials: \n\n\n\n\n\n \n register for April’s family Saturday \n\n\n\n\n \n learn more about family saturday URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/family-saturdays-5 CATEGORIES:Family Saturdays,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002349 CREATED:20260224T200107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T200330Z UID:10000244-1777044600-1777050000@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Crit Club DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: April 24\, 2026\, 3:30–5:00 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art GalleryAge Group: TeensAdmission: Free + Pizza included!About the ProgramCrit Club is a free\, hands-on workshop for high school students. Each month\, a different local artist leads a session where teens can try new materials\, explore techniques\, and share their work in a relaxed\, no-judgment space. \n\n\n\nAll supplies are provided\, and there’s pizza to enjoy during a mid-session break. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills\, Crit Club is a fun space to create\, connect\, and be inspired! \n\n\n\nRSVPs are encouraged so we know how much pizza to order — but walk-ins are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n RSVP for April’s Crit Club \n\n\n\n\n \n Learn more about Crit Club URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/crit-club-8 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Crit-Club-Featured-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002349 CREATED:20260331T213319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T223455Z UID:10000246-1776517200-1776520800@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Amy J. Dyck DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, April 18\, 2026Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art Gallery \n\n\n\nThe Vernon Public Art Gallery is pleased to host an artist talk by Amy J. Dyck on Saturday\, April 18\, from 1–2 PM. This event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from the artist about her practice and the ideas behind Portals to Elsewhere. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition will be on view at the Vernon Public Art Gallery from March 20 to May 20\, 2026. \n\n\n\nAmy J. Dyck is a contemporary multimedia figurative artist and writer based in Langley\, British Columbia. After a sudden and severe illness in her early twenties left her using a wheelchair\, Dyck turned to art as a way to process and survive her changing reality. Her practice draws on classical approaches to anatomy and figurative painting\, combined with experimental mixed media processes that explore the body as a vessel for memory\, emotion\, and lived experience. Dyck exhibits widely\, with work held in private collections internationally. She has received multiple international awards\, was granted a Canada Council for the Arts award in 2024\, and is a frequent podcast guest and speaker. She is currently working on a memoir exploring the intersection of art\, illness\, and resilience. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage with the work of award-winning Canadian artist Amy J. Dyck and experience Portals to Elsewhere at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Entry is by donation. URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/artist-talk-amy-j-dyck CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Website-Featured-Image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260417T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260417T100000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002349 CREATED:20250915T200913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T191114Z UID:10000185-1776418200-1776420000@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Art After Dark DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 17\, 2026 | 7:00 – 10:00 pmVernon Public Art Gallery | 19+ EventStep into the gallery after hours for Art After Dark\, a social and creative evening for all experience levels. Explore hands-on art activities\, enjoy live music\, sip cocktails\, and snack on light bites while connecting with friends—or meeting new people. Each event offers a fresh\, interactive experience that brings the gallery to life after hours. \n\n\n\nTickets: \n\n\n\n\nOnline Pre-Sale: $25 – Purchase in advance to secure your spot.\n\n\n\nAt-the-Door: $30 – Tickets available at the gallery on the night of the event.\n\n\n\nGallery Members In-Person Pre-Sale: $20 – Members can purchase discounted tickets at the gallery before the event. Valid membership card required.\n\n\n\n\nArt After Dark is a 19+ event. Please bring valid ID. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProudly sponsored by URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/art-after-dark CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Art-After-Dark.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260410T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002349 CREATED:20260128T214557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T222559Z UID:10000226-1775822400-1775836800@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:First Friday Art Trail – Featuring Atlas Passmore DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, April 10\, 2025Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Downtown VernonAdmission: Free | Everyone welcome \n\n\n\nPlease note\, this session will be held one week later than usual due to the April holidays. \n\n\n\nAs part of Greater Vernon’s First Friday Art Trail\, the Vernon Public Art Gallery is pleased to host local artist Atlas Passmore for an open studio experience. Visitors are invited to drop in throughout the day to meet Atlas\, learn about their creative process\, and see their artwork in progress. \n\n\n\nAbout the ArtistAtlas is a contemporary abstract artist living and working in Vernon\, BC. Their work explores light\, emotion\, and persistence through layered texture and luminous colour- not representations of specific places\, but inner landscapes shaped by memory\, experience\, and survival. Beginning as a form of emotional processing\, their practice remains an outlet for Big Feelings\, built intuitively through scraping\, layering\, and return. The light in their work is not about serenity. It is about refusal. A reminder of presence. A declaration: something tender can still take up space. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the First Friday Art Trail and explore participating artists across Greater Vernon — or get involved as a featured artist at VPAG.Learn More / Apply to Be a Featured Artist URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/first-friday-art-trail-featuring-atlas-passmore CATEGORIES:First Friday,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/8.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260328T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260328T143000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002349 CREATED:20260224T191130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T195036Z UID:10000239-1774702800-1774708200@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Family Saturdays DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: March 28\, 2026\, 1:00 – 2:30 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art GalleryAge Group: Kids of all agesAdmission: Individuals: $3/members $5/non-members.Families (4 or more): $10/members $14/non-members. \n\n\n\nJoin us for Family Saturdays\, a fun\, hands-on art program for kids of all ages and their caregivers. Explore art\, learn new skills\, and create together in a relaxed\, welcoming environment. \n\n\n\nEach session begins with a short tour of the current gallery exhibition led by Samantha\, our Learning and Community Engagement Curator. After the tour\, families participate in guided\, hands-on art projects inspired by the exhibition. Materials are provided — all you need is art-appropriate clothing and a willingness to get creative! \n\n\n\nFamily Saturdays is designed to foster creativity\, connection\, and a sense of community. Everyone is welcome to participate\, whether it’s your first time making art or you’re a seasoned creator. \n\n\n\nParents or guardians must accompany children for the duration of the session.Register online to ensure space and materials: \n\n\n\n\n\n \n register for March’s family Saturday \n\n\n\n\n \n learn more about family saturday URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/family-saturdays-6 CATEGORIES:Family Saturdays,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T113000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002349 CREATED:20260224T190123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T194747Z UID:10000234-1774519200-1774524600@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Mini Artists DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: March 26\, 2026\, 10:00–11:30 AMLocation: Vernon Public Art GalleryAge Group: Children under 5 (with parent or guardian)Admission: By donation \n\n\n\nJoin us for Mini Artists\, a hands-on art program for little ones and their caregivers! Each session invites children to explore a variety of art materials and creative processes that foster creativity\, sensory awareness\, and early learning. Using safe\, non-toxic materials\, kids get to play\, imagine\, and create while developing fine and gross motor skills. \n\n\n\nParents or guardians must accompany children for the duration of the session.Register online to ensure space and materials: \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Register for March’s Mini Artist \n\n\n\n\n \n Learn More about mini artists URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/mini-artists-6 CATEGORIES:Mini Artists,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002349 CREATED:20260204T212601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T185750Z UID:10000228-1774000800-1779296400@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:I'm in this World\, Doing DESCRIPTION:Vivian Smith\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroline Galbraith GalleryMarch 20 – May 20\, 2026Opening Reception: March 19 from 6 to 8 pm \n\n\n\n\n \n Exhibition Publication \n\n\n\nI’m in This World\, Doing is a body of work that explores the hidden systems of labour that quietly sustain our daily lives. Through mixed-media works and installations\, Vivian Smith examines how unpaid care work\, domestic labour\, and affective labour remain economically invisible despite their essential role in supporting society. The exhibition draws attention to the intersection of the gift economy and capitalism\, embedding images of unpaid work into objects that hold greater market value than the labour they depict. In doing so\, Smith challenges viewers to reconsider how we assign worth\, productivity\, and compensation in contemporary life.Rooted in personal documentation\, the works feature photographs of the artist performing everyday tasks—cleaning\, cooking\, and caregiving—printed onto domestic textiles such as chiffon\, satin\, silk\, and linen\, then coated in beeswax. These materials reference both gendered expectations of care and the natural labour of worker bees. By transforming these images through hand-stitching\, quilting\, and sculptural installation\, Smith reveals how women’s labour connects intimate home spaces to global economic systems. The exhibition ultimately advocates for recognition and systemic change\, including the need for Universal Basic Income as a way to value essential work that remains unseen.Vivian Smith is an artist based in Mohkinstsis (Calgary)\, Alberta. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Distinction from the Alberta University of the Arts and has participated in numerous residencies\, including at the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre and the Similkameen Artist Residency. Her work has been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Calgary Arts Development Authority\, and she has exhibited widely across Canada. Through her interdisciplinary practice\, Smith focuses on labour\, gender\, and economic systems\, creating work that encourages dialogue about how care\, value\, and community are interconnected. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn the Corners of the Eye\, 2024. \n\n\n\n\nA Place for Relaxation\, 2025.\n\n\n\n\nGlass Walls\, 2024. URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/im-in-this-world-doing CATEGORIES:2026,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Im-in-this-World-Doing.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002349 CREATED:20260204T210549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T185753Z UID:10000227-1774000800-1779296400@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Portals to Elsewhere DESCRIPTION:Amy J. Dyck\n\n\n\n\n\nTopham Brown Memorial GalleryMarch 20 – May 20\, 2026Opening Reception: March 19 from 6 to 8 pmArtist Talk: April 18 from 1 PM \n\n\n\n\n \n Exhibition Publication \n\n\n\nPortals to Elsewhere invites viewers into a dreamlike\, psychological landscape populated by strange\, shifting\, and resilient beings. Drawing from her lived experience with disability and chronic illness\, Amy J. Dyck creates hybrid figures that are continuously evolving\, layered with elements of human\, animal\, and mechanical forms. These creatures act as visual metaphors for imagination\, memory\, instinct\, resistance\, and self-protection—reflecting the complexity of what it means to endure and adapt. \n\n\n\nAt the heart of the exhibition is a large circular installation that transforms the gallery into a contemplative\, immersive environment. Seven evolving figures suggest movement through time\, even as they were created during a period when the artist’s body was in collapse. Windows appear throughout the work as a central metaphor—portals to other spaces and possibilities\, offering escape\, reflection\, and the hope of becoming something different. The exhibition ultimately becomes a wild\, otherworldly place where both artist and viewer are invited to imagine new ways of belonging\, resilience\, and home. \n\n\n\nAmy J. Dyck is a contemporary multimedia figurative artist and writer based in Langley\, British Columbia. After a sudden and severe illness in her early twenties left her using a wheelchair\, Dyck turned to art as a way to process and survive her changing reality. Her practice draws on classical approaches to anatomy and figurative painting\, combined with experimental mixed media processes that explore the body as a vessel for memory\, emotion\, and lived experience. Dyck exhibits widely\, with work held in private collections internationally. She has received multiple international awards\, was granted a Canada Council for the Arts award in 2024\, and is a frequent podcast guest and speaker. She is currently working on a memoir exploring the intersection of art\, illness\, and resilience. \n\n\n\n\n\nTwist with Moons\n\n\n\n\nBed-Desk Series (detail)\n\n\n\n\nAmy J. Dyck with Portals to Elsewhere URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/portals-to-elsewhere CATEGORIES:2026,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Portals-to-Elsewhere.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002349 CREATED:20260210T232858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T185746Z UID:10000231-1774000800-1778947200@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Blooming Together DESCRIPTION:Cool Arts Society\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity GalleryMarch 20 – May 16\, 2026Opening Reception: March 19 from 6 to 8 pm \n\n\n\nBlooming Together is a collaborative exhibition that explores themes of community\, diversity\, and collective growth. Created by the artists of Cool Arts Society\, the exhibition highlights how individual voices come together to form a vibrant\, colourful\, and ever-evolving whole. \n\n\n\nAt the centre of the exhibition is a large collaborative artwork representing community as a shared landscape. It is built through layers\, colours\, and connections. Alongside this work\, the artists present a series of clay masks\, each one unique\, illustrating the diversity of identities\, expressions\, and perspectives within the group. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition unfolds through three closely connected themes: Dream\, Birth\, and Growth. Lush jungle scenes inspired by the world of Henri Rousseau evoke imagination and a dreamlike atmosphere. Raised floral elements symbolize the birth of a growing community\, while the collective compositions emphasize the strength that emerges through collaboration\, inclusion\, and shared creation. URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/blooming-together CATEGORIES:2026,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Website-Featured-Image1774037553.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002349 CREATED:20260205T204843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190524Z UID:10000229-1773943200-1773950400@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, March 19\, 2026Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art Gallery \n\n\n\nThe Vernon Public Art Gallery is pleased to invite you to the opening reception of Portals to Elsewhere by Amy J. Dyck\, I’m in this World\, Doing by Vivian Smith\, and Blooming Together by Cool Arts. \n\n\n\nGuests are warmly welcomed to connect with fellow community members\, enjoy light refreshments and beverages\, and celebrate the launch of these wonderful exhibitions together. Admission is by donation. All contributions support the Gallery’s exhibitions\, programs\, and commitment to enriching the cultural life of our region. URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/opening-reception-6 CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Opening-Reception.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002349 CREATED:20260107T001750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T000128Z UID:10000219-1772798400-1772812800@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:First Friday Art Trail - Featuring Rachel Prins DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, March 6\, 2025Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Downtown VernonAdmission: Free | Everyone welcome \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAs part of Greater Vernon’s First Friday Art Trail\, the Vernon Public Art Gallery is pleased to host local artist Rachel Prins for an open studio experience. Visitors are invited to drop in throughout the day to meet Rachel\, learn about her creative process\, and see her artwork in progress. \n\n\n\nAbout the ArtistRachel Prins is a contemporary painter living and working in Vernon\, BC. Through images of landscapes and interiors\, her paintings weave together the inner world of personal reflection with the outer natural environment\, exploring the sensitivity and connection between the two.Rachel studied Art and Design and Psychology\, earning her Bachelor of Arts (2014) and Bachelor of Education in Art Education (2018) from the University of Alberta. Her work has been exhibited across Canada and the United States and is held in private collections throughout Canada. \n\n\n\n\n \n Artist Website \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the First Friday Art Trail and explore participating artists across Greater Vernon — or get involved as a featured artist at VPAG.Learn More / Apply to Be a Featured Artist URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/first-friday-art-trail-featuring-rachel-prins-2 CATEGORIES:Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260228T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002349 CREATED:20260224T191134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T194954Z UID:10000240-1772283600-1772287200@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Family Saturdays DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: February 28\, 2026\, 1:00 – 2:30 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art GalleryAge Group: Kids of all agesAdmission: Individuals: $3/members $5/non-members.Families (4 or more): $10/members $14/non-members. \n\n\n\nJoin us for Family Saturdays\, a fun\, hands-on art program for kids of all ages and their caregivers. Explore art\, learn new skills\, and create together in a relaxed\, welcoming environment. \n\n\n\nEach session begins with a short tour of the current gallery exhibition led by Samantha\, our Learning and Community Engagement Curator. After the tour\, families participate in guided\, hands-on art projects inspired by the exhibition. Materials are provided — all you need is art-appropriate clothing and a willingness to get creative! \n\n\n\nFamily Saturdays is designed to foster creativity\, connection\, and a sense of community. Everyone is welcome to participate\, whether it’s your first time making art or you’re a seasoned creator. \n\n\n\nParents or guardians must accompany children for the duration of the session.Register online to ensure space and materials: \n\n\n\n\n\n \n register for February’s family Saturday \n\n\n\n\n \n learn more about family saturday URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/family-saturdays-7 CATEGORIES:Family Saturdays,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002350 CREATED:20251008T235540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T200333Z UID:10000194-1772206200-1772211600@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Crit Club DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: February 27\, 2026\, 3:30–5:00 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art GalleryAge Group: TeensAdmission: Free + Pizza included!About the ProgramCrit Club is a free\, hands-on workshop for high school students. Each month\, a different local artist leads a session where teens can try new materials\, explore techniques\, and share their work in a relaxed\, no-judgment space. \n\n\n\nAll supplies are provided\, and there’s pizza to enjoy during a mid-session break. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills\, Crit Club is a fun space to create\, connect\, and be inspired! \n\n\n\nRSVPs are encouraged so we know how much pizza to order — but walk-ins are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n RSVP for February’s Crit Club \n\n\n\n\n \n Learn more about Crit Club URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/crit-club-6 CATEGORIES:Crit Club,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Crit-Club-Featured-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002350 CREATED:20260224T185232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T200056Z UID:10000232-1772110800-1772114400@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Leaving a Lasting Legacy DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: February 26\, 2026\, 1:00–2:30 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art GalleryAge Group: All agesAdmission: Free \n\n\n\nYou don’t have to be a Millionaire\, or even Old\, to think about your legacy now! \n\n\n\n\nHave you ever thought about how you could make your estate larger by doing some smart tax planning now?\n\n\n\nHave you ever wondered about what sort of a legacy you want to leave behind once your kids and family are taken care of?\n\n\n\nHave you ever hoped you could set an example for those close to you to follow in your footsteps by giving to the community?\n\n\n\n\nThis inspiring introductory workshop will introduce you to the simple steps of how and why to add Planned Giving into your estate planning.  By doing so you will create a lasting legacy for future generations while also saving taxes and growing your hard-earned estate. \n\n\n\nThis free one-hour workshop hosted by Vernon Public Art Gallery gives you: \n\n\n\n\nAn overview – what is Planned Giving and how it works?\n\n\n\nLegal mechanics of estate planning\n\n\n\nTax saving opportunities – while you are living and when you pass\n\n\n\nWhat you can do right away to plan for life time income\n\n\n\nThe Vernon Public Art Gallery as a potential beneficiary – why and how\n\n\n\n\nFollowed by an optional tour of the Vernon Public Art Gallery with the Executive Director and Curator.Note: This workshop is not designed to give you advice on your personal situation but to overview the process of planned giving\, avoid typical pitfalls and help set next steps.  \n\n\n\n\n \n Click Here to Register \n\n\n\nOther Upcoming Dates:May 13\, 2026 – Tuesday 4:30 – 5:30 pmSeptember 17\, 2026 – Thursday 1:00 – 2:00 pmNovember 16\, 2026  – Tuesday 4:30 – 5:30 pm \n\n\n\nWorkshop led by \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTom Christensen K.C  Nixon Wenger \n\n\n\nTom started his legal career in Vernon in 1996. He took a leave from practice from 2001 to 2009 to serve as MLA for Vernon-Monashee and held a number of cabinet portfolios during that time. \n\n\n\nTom has a general solicitor’s practice\, assisting clients with business matters\, wills and incapacity planning\, the administration of estates\, and real estate conveyancing and financing matters. He has a particular interest in assisting families with the transition of assets from one generation to the next through effective personal and business succession planning as well as resolving estate disputes outside of court. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Kyle Britton – Partner\, BComm\, CPA\, CGA\,  Clark RobinsonBorn and raised in Vernon\, Kyle has been a partner at Clark Robinson CPAs for over 8 years.  Kyle practices primarily in individual and corporate taxation\, helping clients navigate complex tax matters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura-Lee Locheed – FMA (retired) \n\n\n\nWith parents settling in Vernon in 1945\, Laura-Lee is truly a Vernonite!  Now retired\, her career in financial planning as a CFP and FMA has spanned 39 years.  Her work specialized in retirement income\, tax and estate planning and charitable gifting. Her community involvements have included directorships with the Chamber of Commerce\, the Okanagan Landing Association\, the Okanagan Symphony and the Vernon Flying Club. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDauna Kennedy – Executive Director\, Vernon Public Art Gallery \n\n\n\nDauna has been the Executive Director for 17 years\, guiding it through a huge transition from a small town public gallery to a regionally recognized leader in public art programming.  She and her team now face the exciting challenge of preparing to move into the new Greater Vernon Cultural Centre in 2028.   URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/leaving-a-lasting-legacy CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Website-Featured-Image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T113000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002350 CREATED:20260224T185930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T194905Z UID:10000233-1772100000-1772105400@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Mini Artists DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: February 26\, 2026\, 10:00–11:30 AMLocation: Vernon Public Art GalleryAge Group: Children under 5 (with parent or guardian)Admission: By donation \n\n\n\nJoin us for Mini Artists\, a hands-on art program for little ones and their caregivers! Each session invites children to explore a variety of art materials and creative processes that foster creativity\, sensory awareness\, and early learning. Using safe\, non-toxic materials\, kids get to play\, imagine\, and create while developing fine and gross motor skills. \n\n\n\nParents or guardians must accompany children for the duration of the session.Register online to ensure space and materials: \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Register for February’s Mini Artist \n\n\n\n\n \n Learn More about mini artists URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/mini-artists-5 CATEGORIES:Mini Artists,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260311T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002350 CREATED:20260109T223430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T182330Z UID:10000220-1770973200-1773248400@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Art & Soul DESCRIPTION:SD#22 High School Students \n\n\n\nCaroline Galbraith Gallery\, Up-Front Gallery\, and Community GalleryFebuary 13 – March 11\, 2026 \n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, Febuary 12\, from 6–8 PM \n\n\n\nThis exhibition offers a sophisticated look at how emerging artists navigate their world through visual media. Featuring a diverse range of mediums\, from traditional painting and drawing to modern digital works and sculpture\, Art & Soul fills the gallery with the energy of a new generation. These works reflect not only technical growth but also the deep personal expression and critical thinking developed in the secondary art classroom. \n\n\n\nWe invite families\, teachers\, and the community to join us in celebrating these talented students. This exhibition is a testament to the power of arts education in our schools and its role in helping young people find their voice. \n\n\n\nThe Vernon Public Art Gallery extends its deepest gratitude to the dedicated art educators across School District No. 22. Their unwavering commitment to nurturing creativity and technical skill makes this exhibition possible each year\, fostering the next generation of artists and community leaders. URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/art-soul-3 CATEGORIES:2026,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Website-Featured-Image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002350 CREATED:20260110T002213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T185425Z UID:10000223-1770919200-1770926400@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, Febuary 12\, 2026Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art Gallery \n\n\n\nWe invite you to celebrate the opening of our latest exhibition: Art & Soul \n\n\n\nArt & Soul is the annual exhibition by the high school students from School District No.22. Their artwork delights viewers with their creativeness under the guidance of their art teacher. URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/opening-reception-5 CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Website-Featured-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260209T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260209T090000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002350 CREATED:20260206T171124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T185431Z UID:10000230-1770625800-1770627600@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Uncork & Create DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, February 9\, 2026Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art GalleryAdmission: $45.00 + GST \n\n\n\nThe Vernon Public Art Gallery is excited to present Uncork & Create: Sculpture Edition\, a hands-on sculpture & sip experience as part of Vernon Winter Carnival. Put a creative twist on the classic paint-and-sip as you design and build your own wire figure sculpture\, guided by a local artist in a relaxed\, social setting. \n\n\n\nEnjoy a selection of wines\, connect with fellow creatives\, and take part in our Go for Gold theme\, Complete with Olympic-style prizes awarded at the end of the evening. Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply looking to try something new\, this event invites you to unwind\, connect\, and explore the world of sculpture in a fun and social setting. \n\n\n\nGather your friends and get ready for an unforgettable night of art\, wine\, and inspiration at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. \n\n\n\n\n \n Reserve your spot URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/uncork-create CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Website-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260206T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002350 CREATED:20260128T210524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T211624Z UID:10000225-1770375600-1770390000@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:First Friday Art Trail — Featuring Sarah Hope DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, February 6\, 2025Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Downtown VernonAdmission: Free | Everyone welcome \n\n\n\nAs part of Greater Vernon’s First Friday Art Trail\, the Vernon Public Art Gallery is pleased to host local artist Sarah Hope for an open studio experience. Visitors are invited to drop in throughout the day to meet Sarah\, learn about her creative process\, and see her artwork in progress. \n\n\n\nAbout the ArtistSarah Hope is an autistic artist whose work is quite diverse\, spanning from watercolour and oil paintings to hand dyed and handmade paper installations. Her themes have also traversed from the beauty of impermanence\, grief and death\, to women and neurodivergent researchers\, to biodiversity and pollinators. Much of her artwork combines foraged and handmade materials with video\, sound and lights to create immersive experiences. She also combines pigments made from rock and bone with traditional watercolour paint\, creating paintings of local hummingbirds and owls that she photographs near her home. She has been extensively researching and creating with the under-represented mediums of handmade paper\, natural dyes\, and artist-made colour for many years. These multi-step processes are old crafts that align with her natural deep focus. Grinding rocks for colour or shredding plant fibres for paper both appeal to her needs to move the body and align with striving towards a sustainable art practice. By making slow art\, she finds there is space created to process emotionally\, which then transfers to the final work. Being recently diagnosed\, she is still processing how her autistic traits such as sensory sensitivity and attention to detail have been instrumental in her art. Sarah has a diploma of Fine Arts and in 2023\, she spent 6 weeks learning about the craft of fine paper at Penland School of Craft\, North Carolina. With support from Canada Council for the Arts and BC Arts Council\, she has presented her work in various galleries as solo and group exhibitions. In 2019 Sarah won the Marie Manson Art award which launched her interest in artist-made palettes. Sarah is a settler born and raised in Tkemlúps\, (Kamloops)\, and works on the traditional lands Switzmalph te Secwepémc\, (Salmon Arm). \n\n\n\n\n \n Sarah Hope’s Instagram \n\n\n\n\n \n Artist Website \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the First Friday Art Trail and explore participating artists across Greater Vernon — or get involved as a featured artist at VPAG.Learn More / Apply to Be a Featured Artist URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/first-friday-art-trail-featuring-sarah-hope CATEGORIES:First Friday,Upcoming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T023000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002350 CREATED:20260110T000748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T194941Z UID:10000222-1769824800-1769826600@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Family Saturdays DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: January 31\, 2026\, 1:00 – 2:30 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art GalleryAge Group: Kids of all agesAdmission: Individuals: $3/members $5/non-members. Families (4 or more): $10/members $14/non-members. \n\n\n\nJoin us for Family Saturdays\, a fun\, hands-on art program for kids of all ages and their caregivers. Explore art\, learn new skills\, and create together in a relaxed\, welcoming environment. \n\n\n\nEach session begins with a short tour of the current gallery exhibition led by Samantha\, our Learning and Community Engagement Curator. After the tour\, families participate in guided\, hands-on art projects inspired by the exhibition. Materials are provided — all you need is art-appropriate clothing and a willingness to get creative! \n\n\n\nFamily Saturdays is designed to foster creativity\, connection\, and a sense of community. Everyone is welcome to participate\, whether it’s your first time making art or you’re a seasoned creator. \n\n\n\nParents or guardians must accompany children for the duration of the session.Register online to ensure space and materials: \n\n\n\n\n\n \n register for January’s family Saturday \n\n\n\n\n \n learn more about family saturday URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/family-saturdays-3 CATEGORIES:Family Saturdays,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260130T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002350 CREATED:20251009T000126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T001407Z UID:10000195-1769787000-1769792400@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Crit Club DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: January 30\, 2025\, 3:30–5:00 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art GalleryAge Group: TeensAdmission: Free + Pizza included!About the ProgramCrit Club is a free\, hands-on workshop for high school students. Each month\, a different local artist leads a session where teens can try new materials\, explore techniques\, and share their work in a relaxed\, no-judgment space. \n\n\n\nAll supplies are provided\, and there’s pizza to enjoy during a mid-session break. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills\, Crit Club is a fun space to create\, connect\, and be inspired! \n\n\n\nRSVPs are encouraged so we know how much pizza to order — but walk-ins are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n RSVP for January’s Crit Club \n\n\n\n\n \n Learn More about Crit CLub URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/crit-club-7 CATEGORIES:Crit Club,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Crit-Club-Featured-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T113000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002350 CREATED:20251010T170008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T190557Z UID:10000202-1769680800-1769686200@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Mini Artists DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: January 29\, 2026\, 10:00–11:30 AMLocation: Vernon Public Art GalleryAge Group: Children under 5 (with parent or guardian)Admission: By donation \n\n\n\nJoin us for Mini Artists\, a hands-on art program for little ones and their caregivers! Each session invites children to explore a variety of art materials and creative processes that foster creativity\, sensory awareness\, and early learning. Using safe\, non-toxic materials\, kids get to play\, imagine\, and create while developing fine and gross motor skills. \n\n\n\nParents or guardians must accompany children for the duration of the session.Register online to ensure space and materials: \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Register for January’s Mini Artist \n\n\n\n\n \n Learn More about mini artists URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/mini-artists-4 CATEGORIES:Mini Artists,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260124T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002350 CREATED:20260106T224532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T215143Z UID:10000218-1769259600-1769263200@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Samuel Roy-Bois DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, January 24\, 2026Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art Gallery \n\n\n\nThe Vernon Public Art Gallery is pleased to present Kitchen Corner\, a new exhibition by award-winning artist and Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia Okanagan\, Samuel Roy-Bois. The exhibition will be on view at the Vernon Public Art Gallery from January 9 to March 11\, 2026. \n\n\n\nBorn in Québec City\, Roy-Bois is known nationally and internationally for his ambitious installations that explore architecture\, everyday materials\, and the environments we shape. His work has been featured at major institutions including the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal\, the Audain Art Museum\, and the Esker Foundation\, and is held in numerous Canadian collections. \n\n\n\nThe sculptures in Kitchen Corner resemble the exposed framing of buildings; supports\, joints\, and partial structures that suggest spaces still being built. Using familiar materials and forms\, the works reflect the environments we inhabit every day and encourage viewers to notice how these structures influence how we move through and understand the world around us. \n\n\n\nAn artist talk with Samuel Roy-Bois will be held on Saturday\, January 24\, from 1–2 PM\, offering visitors a unique opportunity to hear directly from the artist about his practice and the ideas behind Kitchen Corner. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage with the work of award-winning Canadian artist Samuel Roy-Bois and experience Kitchen Corner at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Entry is by donation. URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/artist-talk-samuel-roy-bois CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Artist-Talk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260110T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260110T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T002350 CREATED:20260106T224036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T215147Z UID:10000217-1768050000-1768057200@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, January 10\, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art Gallery \n\n\n\nWe invite you to celebrate the opening of our latest exhibition: Art from the Heart \n\n\n\nArt from the Heart is the annual exhibition by elementary students from School District No.22. Their artwork delights viewers with their creativeness under the guidance of their art teacher. URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/opening-reception-4 CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Opening-Reception.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR