A Visual Journey: Rediscovering Artistic Exploration at Mackie House "During my time at Mackie House, I rediscovered my love for painting. Life had been so busy that I hadn’t spent much time in my art studio this year. However, my main goal during this residency was to paint the beautiful local scenery. Normally, I like […]
Kama? Creative Aboriginal Arts Collective
Collage and Printmaking This session will begin with a tour of the exhibition Illuminated Language, by Edmonton-based artist Dick Averns. This exhibition draws on multiple bodies of text-based art spanning over three decades of the artist's career. in response to the themes of the exhibition, we will be making collages and printmaking.
Mackie Lake House Decorating We will begin our session with a tour of the exhibition by our most recent artist-in-residence at Mackie Lake House. After our tour, we will decorate houses!
Collage Journals This session will begin with a tour of the exhibition Illuminated Language, by the Edmonton-based artist Dick Averns. This exhibition draws on multiple bodies of text-based art spanning over three decades of the artist's career. in response to the themes of the exhibition, we will be making a collage journal.
Gingerbread Houses We will begin our session with a tour of the exhibition by our most recent artist-in-residence at Mackie Lake House. After our tour, we will making our very own Mackie Lake House gingerbread houses!
Tammy Salzl Tammy Salzl’s exhibition titled Beautiful Parasites is a multi-media installation consisting of paintings, sculptural objects, video, and sound composed by Canadian composer Greg Mulyk. Generally, there are several dominant themes in Salzl’s artwork. The artwork is a commentary on the human condition often associated with societal norms and status. Some of the works examine consequences […]
SD 22 Students With a goal of encouraging intercultural understanding and to build community connections. Voices of Vernon, supported by the B.C. Anti-Racism and Multiculturalism grant, will see local organizations work with School District 22 to hold these conversations and allow students and educators to identify and take action against discrimination and racism. A collaborative […]
Jessie Emilie Schmode and Troy Teichrib Current MFA Candidates and artists duo, Jessie Emilie Schmode and Troy Teichrib will be showcasing recent paintings in an exhibition titled: Reconnection. The paintings focus on figuration and urban graphic abstraction.
Laurence Belzile Laurence Belzile’s exhibition titled Through the Gardens features colorful abstract paintings with both softness and forcefulness. Born in Gaspésie, QC in 1994, Laurence Belzile now lives and works in Vancouver, BC. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University with a major in painting and drawing, and a Master of Fine Arts from […]
< Back January Opening Reception Join us at the Vernon Public Art Gallery for the opening reception of the new exhibitions: Beautiful Parasites by Tammy Salzl, Through the Gardens by Laurence Belzile, Voices of Vernon by Immigrant & Community Services Society in partnership with SD 22, and finally, a painting exhibition by MFA candidates at […]
Fairy Wands inspired by Beautiful Parasites Join us on the last Friday of every month for a diverse exploration of art-making materials and art processes through age-appropriate art activities. We invite parents and guardians to bring their little ones under the age of 5 to explore art-making with non-toxic materials in this fun and social […]
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