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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T200000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260311T170000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T113000
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T140000
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T170000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260228T140000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T160000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260319T200000
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T160000
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T170000
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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\n\nBed-Desk Series (detail)\n\n\n\n\n\nAmy J. Dyck with Portals to Elsewhere
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/portals-to-elsewhere
CATEGORIES:2026,Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260520T170000
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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\n\nA Place for Relaxation\, 2025.\n\n\n\n\n\nGlass Walls\, 2024.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/im-in-this-world-doing
CATEGORIES:2026,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T113000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260328T143000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T094757
CREATED:20260128T214557Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Art Trail – Featuring Atlas Passmore
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, April 10\, 2026Time: 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\n\n    \n        Atlas’ Instagram    \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260417T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T094757
CREATED:20250915T200913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T191518Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T094757
CREATED:20260331T213319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T191238Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T094757
CREATED:20260421T191053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T191622Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer & Member Appreciation Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Member & Volunteer Appreciation Social at the Vernon Public Art Gallery! \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to celebrate the incredible support of our members and volunteers. Your time\, energy\, and passion help make everything we do possible. Drop in on April 22 from 3–5 PM to connect\, unwind\, and enjoy good company in a creative setting. \n\n\n\nInterested in volunteering? We’d love to meet you! This is a great opportunity to learn more\, chat with our current volunteers\, and see how you can get involved. \n\n\n\nWith our yearly event Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts just around the corner\, we’ll be looking for lots of helping hands\, so come by\, say hello\, and be part of something special. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there! \n\n\n\nRSVP Link
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/volunteer-member-appreciation-social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T094757
CREATED:20260224T200107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T200330Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T143000
DTSTAMP:20260513T094757
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260430T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T094757
CREATED:20260224T190431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T193232Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Artists
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 Artists    \n\n\n\n\n    \n        Learn More about Mini Artists
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/mini-artists-7
CATEGORIES:Mini Artists,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260501T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T094758
CREATED:20260414T174209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T182802Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Art Trail – Featuring Armando Barrera
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, May 1\, 2026Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Downtown VernonAdmission: Free | Everyone welcome \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 Armando Barrera for an open studio experience. Visitors are invited to drop in throughout the day to meet Armando\, learn about his creative process\, and see their artwork in progress. \n\n\n\nAbout the ArtistArmando Barrera is a multidisciplinary artist whose work has been exhibited in festivals\, exhibitions\, and gallery spaces across Mexico and Canada. The ambition to build a life through art has been constant since childhood and continues to shape his direction today. His practice is rooted in a deep exploration of portraiture\, where he spent several years studying faces\, expressions\, and the subtle details that give presence and emotion to a drawing. This period became foundational\, developing patience and technical precision while allowing a distinct visual language to emerge. Through this process\, Barrera has cultivated a style that balances observation with personal interpretation\, with each piece reflecting both discipline and an evolving sense of identity. \n\n\n\n\n\n    \n        Armando’s Website    \n\n\n\n\n    \n        Armando’s Instagram    \n\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-armando-barrera
CATEGORIES:First Friday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260513T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260513T173000
DTSTAMP:20260513T094758
CREATED:20260224T193455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T200323Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T094758
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SUMMARY:Gathered
DESCRIPTION:SD#22 Indigenous Students\n\n\n\nCommunity GalleryMay 21 – June 20\, 2026 \n\n\n\nOpening Reception: May 28 from 6 to 8 pm \n\n\n\nGathered celebrates the creativity\, cultural knowledge\, and artistic expression of Indigenous students from across School District No. 22. Featuring works by students from elementary through secondary school\, the exhibition brings together a wide range of artistic approaches and materials\, reflecting the unique perspectives and lived experiences of each young artist.  \n\n\n\nRooted in both tradition and contemporary expression\, many of the works draw upon cultural teachings\, connections to land and community\, and personal narratives\, while also engaging with the realities of the present moment. Together\, these works speak to the importance of creativity as a space for storytelling\, learning\, and self-expression\, offering a vibrant reflection of the many voices and experiences within Indigenous youth communities today.  \n\n\n\nThe School District No. 22 teachers who support and encourage these students’ artistic practices play an essential role in making this exhibition possible\, and we extend our sincere gratitude for the care\, time\, and encouragement they continue to provide. Special thanks are also owed to Amiel Logan for his collaboration\, generosity\, and dedication in helping bring this exhibition together\, and for the care and joy he brought to every stage of the project. 
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/gathered
CATEGORIES:2026,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T094758
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T194745Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T094758
CREATED:20260421T180041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T230911Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, May 28th\, 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 UBCO’s Emergence\, Fireline Kinship by Taylor Baptiste\, Through Our Eyes by Teen Junction\, Gathered by SD#22 Indigenous Students\, and the Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts Auction Preview. \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-7
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T094758
CREATED:20260331T230829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T193550Z
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SUMMARY:Fireline Kinship
DESCRIPTION:Taylor Baptiste\n\n\n\nCaroline Galbraith GalleryMay 29 – July 29\, 2026 \n\n\n\nOpening Reception: May 28 from 6 to 8 pm \n\n\n\nFireline 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/fireline-kinship
CATEGORIES:2026,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T094758
CREATED:20260331T225808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T193237Z
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SUMMARY:Emergence
DESCRIPTION:Averi Boerboom\, Trinity Davis\, Rain Doody\, Carly Johnson\, Clifford Jasper Ozee\, Stevie Poling\, and Maya Taki\n\n\n\nTopham Brown GalleryMay 29 – July 25\, 2026 \n\n\n\nOpening Reception: May 28 from 6 to 8 pm \n\n\n\nFor over two decades\, the Vernon Public Art Gallery’s annual Emergence exhibition has been developed in close collaboration with the University of British Columbia Okanagan\, offering a first professional platform for a selection of graduating BFA and BMS students. More than a showcase\, Emergence has come to function as a kind of barometer—an early signal of the material\, conceptual\, and aesthetic directions shaping the next wave of contemporary practice. \n\n\n\nThe 2026 exhibition features work by Averi Boerboom\, Trinity Davis\, Rain Doody\, Carly Johnson\, Clifford Jasper Ozee\, Stevie Poling\, and Maya Taki—seven artists whose practices reflect both the diversity and urgency of this year’s graduating cohort. \n\n\n\nThis year’s work is notably ambitious. Across disciplines\, it is large\, loud\, and unapologetically present. Installation-based practices dominate\, with artists constructing immersive environments that invite viewers not just to observe\, but to enter—worlds built through accumulation\, texture\, and spatial awareness. Sculpture and painting also play a significant role\, foregrounding process and the visible trace of the artist’s hand. In a moment increasingly defined by the rise of artificial intelligence and digital production\, these works insist on labour\, material presence\, and embodied making. \n\n\n\nWhat emerges across these practices is a shared investment in the deeply personal. Whether grappling with memory and loss\, the fading textures of childhood\, queer identity\, inherited histories\, or the instability of perception\, each artist engages with what it means to be human in a rapidly shifting cultural landscape. From Boerboom’s tender meditations on memory and Alzheimer’s\, to Doody’s embrace of the grotesque and imperfect\, to Taki’s negotiation of mixed heritage through material and form\, the works collectively resist detachment in favour of vulnerability and specificity. \n\n\n\nIf Emergence offers a glimpse of what is to come\, then the future of contemporary art is not quiet or minimal—it is expansive\, materially grounded\, and insistently human. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAveri Boerboom\n\n\n\nAveri Boerboom’s printmaking and installation practice centers on memory and nostalgia\, rooted in vivid childhood experiences with her grandmother. As a child\, she would explore her grandmother’s closet\, draping scarves around her shoulders\, layering jewelry over her small hands\, and stepping into oversized heels. These sensory memories\, filled with scent\, texture\, and presence\, formed a deep connection that later shaped her understanding of her grandmother’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease. \n\n\n\nBoerboom transforms personal recollections into layered prints and installations using lace\, ribbon\, buttons\, and clothing patterns printed on evolon and Stonehenge paper. Through material cutouts and carefully composed arrangements\, she echoes the structure and intimacy of her grandmother’s wardrobe. Neutral tones and delicate fabrics carry sentimental weight\, evoking both closeness and absence. \n\n\n\nBy engaging with the intersection of remembering and forgetting\, Boerboom’s work preserves fleeting moments\, inviting viewers to reflect on the fragments of memory that endure over time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Frilly Tank\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Alice (Detail)\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Alice (Detail)\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nTrinity Davis\n\n\n\nTrinity’s work explores themes of childlike wonder and unrestrained creativity-qualities that shaped her earliest memories. As a child\, imagination came naturally as she built worlds with toys and immersed herself in the colour and charm of illustrated books. Over time\, however\, that sense of wonder faded as adulthood introduced responsibilities\, expectations\, and the pressures of sustaining a future. Celebrations once filled with excitement\, such as holidays and birthdays\, gradually became quieter\, often overshadowed by everyday concerns. \n\n\n\nThrough her printmaking practice\, Trinity confronts this loss and works to restore a sense of awe. Her prints are multilayered collaged compositions that distort\, reassemble\, and enlarge imagery drawn from childhood books and illustrations. Small images are amplified into monumental forms\, transforming familiar visuals into immersive experiences. \n\n\n\nBy enlarging halftones\, dots\, and printed textures\, Trinity reveals the structure behind these imagined worlds\, inviting viewers to reconnect with nostalgia\, curiosity\, and wonder. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		A Page Out of My Book (Detail)\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		A Page Out of My Book (Detail)\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		A Page Out of My Book (Detail)\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nRain Doody\n\n\n\nRain Doody is a multimedia artist working mainly through sculpture and caricature. In his work\, he experiments through usage of raw vs polished materials\, and toes the line of the jank. He draws inspiration from acne scars\, mole hairs\, folds and shades of skin\, and the muppets. \n\n\n\n“My vision is inter dimensional beings have noticed the ridiculosity in humans self-inflicted suppression. Why must everything be tiny\, smooth\, and minimalist? Humans are losing their most interesting parts; so they’ve infiltrated this plane to shock us back into our factory settings.” \n\n\n\nGrowing up queer in the 2000s\, Rain explores the effect of social media on self expression and perception. He embraces the strange and unusual through texture and colour\, and creates ‘perfectly janky’ works to reflect the unique delight in imperfection. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Coke Float (Left)\, 2025\, and Don’t taste the batter (Right)\, 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Coke Float (Detail)\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\nCarly Johnson\n\n\n\nCarly Johnson’s body of work stems from an interest in the theme of the contrast of lighting in night scenes\, and a fear of what lurks in the dark; physically and metaphorically. She decided to reach out of her comfort zone to create a body of work that specifically incorporates dark lighting and themes of discomfort\, encompassing the uncertainty of the unknown through oil paints on canvas. The locations painted are all places that hold meaning to her\, whether it is simply close to her childhood home\, or local places that hold a deeper\, significant impact. \n\n\n\nCarly works by capturing her own reference images\, typically shot around the Rutland community. Having a personal connection to the photo and painting itself helps to establish a sense of nostalgia for her. She hopes to explore ways in which she can further the narrative of something potentially lurking\, and a feeling of mystery in her paintings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Take Me Out to the Ball Game\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Another Bridge to Cross\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nClifford Jasper Ozee\n\n\n\nClifford Ozee is a sculptor whose work centers on the fabrication and transformation of steel. His practice is built through hands on experimentation and a close engagement with the physical behavior of the material. Using welding\, plasma-cutting\, and hydroforming\, he pushes steel beyond what can be shaped by hand alone\, learning its limits through repeated trials of pressure\, heat\, and force. \n\n\n\nOzee’s current work focuses on hydroformed ampersands\, the \n\n\n\n“and” symbol. Each form is carefully fabricated and finished through mirror polished stainless steel and powder coating in bright primary colors. The work emphasizes precision and craftsmanship while acknowledging the subtle distortions created by pressure. \n\n\n\nThrough disciplined fabrication and repetition\, Ozee develops forms that reveal both the strength and vulnerability of steel. Each sculpture reflects a commitment to process\, technical skill\, and refinement within a demanding material. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		M2\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		M1 (Detail)\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Installation image of M1\, M2\, and S1 (Detail)\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nStevie Poling\n\n\n\nStevie Poling is a queer multimedia artist working primarily with fibre and textile materials. She was born in the Kootenays and grew up in Melbourne\, Australia. Stevie practices textile manipulation through an interdisciplinary feminist and queer lens\, viewing the medium as an “inherently\, unavoidably female and/or queer practice”. The connections made within sewing communities is manifested in the way fibres are woven and tangled together to form a garment or artwork. \n\n\n\nShe is inspired by her Mum\, Samantha\, who is a quietly counter-cultural feminist\, an antique collector\, and photographic artist. Samantha’s love of history and oddities found its way inherently interwoven into Stevie’s practice\, visualised in her maximalist exploration of themes of domesticity and patriarchal expectations and\, further\, the Abject (Julia Kristeva) and embodiment. Stevie’s work aims to evoke a playtul sense of scale and gesture while counterbalancing its aesthetic with dichotomous feminist and queer discourse. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		And an even better house plant (Installation)\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		And an even better house plant (Installation)\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nMaya Taki\n\n\n\nMaya Taki is a sculptor and painter who works primarily in oil paint and steel. Her work explores iconic Japanese imagery popular in tattooing. \n\n\n\nWorking with designs that she creates digitally\, she transforms them to large steel cutouts with several layers that she uses as painting supports. Blending sculptural language with painting\, she works across mediums to merge her interests together. A recurring theme in Maya’s work is identity\, and the tensions that come along with being from a mixed heritage. Combining traditional styles and ways of making art with a contemporary lens has been a way for her to learn more about her ancestry while also including a perspective as someone who grew up and currently lives in Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Balancing Act (Sensu)\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Reading Between the Lines\, 2026
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SUMMARY:Through Our Eyes
DESCRIPTION:Teen Junction\n\n\n\nUp-front GalleryMay 29 – July 29\, 2026 \n\n\n\nOpening Reception: May 28 from 6 to 8 pm \n\n\n\nhrough Our Eyes is an exhibition of artwork by youth from BGC Okanagan’s Teen Junction Youth Program. For years\, Teen Junction and the Vernon Public Art Gallery have collaborated to create space for the voices and experiences of Vernon’s youth to be shared through art. \n\n\n\nTeen Junction is a dynamic\, low-barrier environment where youth are welcomed\, supported\, and encouraged to build confidence\, develop relationships\, and explore creative expression. The works presented in Through Our Eyes reflect the importance of these spaces\, demonstrating how art can become a powerful tool for self-expression\, communication\, and connection. \n\n\n\nThis year’s exhibition explores the contrast between how youth feel they are perceived by society and how they truly see themselves. Through drawing\, painting\, mixed media\, and personal storytelling\, the artists challenge assumptions\, share lived experiences\, and reclaim their own narratives with honesty and vulnerability. Together\, the works invite viewers to look beyond stereotypes and encounter these young people through a lens of resilience\, individuality\, and humanity. \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to the staff and mentors at BGC Okanagan for the care\, encouragement\, and support they provide to youth in our community\, and to Sara Isaac\, whose dedication and leadership continue to guide and shape this exhibition each year. 
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CATEGORIES:2026,Exhibitions
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