Exhibition on view from May 22 - July 12 EMERGENCE 2025 – INTRODUCTIONEmergence is an annual group exhibition showcasing the work of graduating students from the University of British Columbia Okanagan’s Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Media Studies programs. This year’s exhibition features six emerging artists working across painting, photography, sculpture, installation, assemblage, […]
Exhibition on view from May 22 - July 12 In Nicola Tibbetts’ Smoky Summers, the landscapes we think we know are rendered through the soft veil of smoke – a filter that is no longer temporary, but emblematic of a broader ecological shift. These quiet, expansive oil paintings speak to the visceral and visual impact […]
Exhibition on view from June 26 - July 15 Opening Reception: July 3 from 6 - 8 PM The MEA Auction Preview offers a first look at the full collection of artworks generously donated by local and regional artists in support of the Vernon Public Art Gallery’s annual MEA fundraising auction. Installed in the gallery […]
Tickets Available June 1st Join us Wednesday, July 16th, at 6:30pm - late at Coldstream Community Hall as the Vernon Public Art Gallery hosts the spectacular fundraiserMidsummer's Eve of the Arts. Tickets for the 39th annual Midsummer's Eve of the Arts are now on sale! Ticket prices range from $100 - $150 (+fees and tax) […]
Exhibition on view from July 25 - October 8 Opening Reception: July 24 from 6 - 8 PM In Soft Architectures, Vancouver-based artist Sylvan Hamburger transforms everyday materials—bedsheets, plywood, floral fabrics—into large-scale installations that reflect on the changing face of our cities. Using printmaking, sculpture, and found objects, Hamburger captures the textures of demolished homes […]
Exhibition on view from July 25 - September 24 Opening Reception: July 24 from 6-8 PM HOT OFF THE PRESS showcases a diverse selection of new work created by students in the printmaking program at UBC Okanagan. Ranging from traditional techniques such as intaglio and relief printing to experimental, mixed-media approaches, the exhibition offers a vibrant […]
Exhibition on view from July 25 - September 24 Opening Reception: July 24 from 6-8 PM Through Our Eyes is a community-based exhibition created by youth from the Teen Junction Youth Centre in partnership with the Vernon Public Art Gallery. This ongoing project gives voice to the lived experiences of Vernon’s youth, offering a platform for […]
Exhibition on view from July 25 - September 24 Opening Reception: July 24 from 6-8 PM Artist Demo: September 5 from 1-3 PM (part of First Friday's Art Trail) Artist Talk: September 11 from 6-7 PM In Leaving Home, artist Rhonda Neufeld shares a deeply personal body of work that reflects on her connection to the […]
July 25th at 3:30 PM Crit Club is a workshop and critique program dedicated to supporting high school students in their artistic pursuits and development. Each session will begin with a presentation by an established guest artist. Following the presentation, the guest artist will lead a workshop inspired by their practice. After the workshop, students […]
July 26th at 1 PM Family Saturdays takes place on the last Saturday of each month with an art project suitable for little kids and big kids alike. The workshop starts promptly at 1 p.m each month and families are welcome to stay the entire session from 1 p.m to 3:30 p.m, or leave earlier. […]
July 31st at 10 AM Join us on the last Thursday 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 […]