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SUMMARY:Soft Architectures
DESCRIPTION:Sylvan Hamburger\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroline Galbraith GalleryJuly 25 – October 8\, 2025 \n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, July 24\, from 6–8 PM \n\n\n\n\n    \n        Exhibition Publication    \n\n\n\nIn 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 and disappearing buildings\, turning them into poetic imprints of memory\, loss\, and resilience. \n\n\n\nHis prints don’t just depict buildings—they are made from them. By pressing fabrics against salvaged wood and walls\, Hamburger gathers physical traces of the spaces we live in\, and the ones we’ve lost. These haunting\, delicate works explore how the surfaces around us—like the grain of old floorboards or the floral pattern of a bedsheet—can hold personal and collective histories. \n\n\n\nSoft Architectures brings together work from the past five years\, documenting not only physical spaces\, but the emotional and cultural imprints they leave behind. At a time of intense change in our communities\, Hamburger’s work offers a thoughtful reminder to look closely at the surfaces around us\, noticing the textures and traces that are often erased in the rush of redevelopment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImage Description: Sylvan Hamburger\, Open House Press (detail)\, 2020\, relief print on bedsheet\, wooden dowels\, shiplap boards.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/sylvan-hamburger-soft-architectures
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2025,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Through Our Eyes
DESCRIPTION:Teen Junction\n\n\n\nUp-Front GalleryJuly 25 – September 24\, 2025 \n\n\n\nOpening Reception:Thursday\, July 24\, from 6–8 PM \n\n\n\nThrough Our Eyes is a community-based exhibition created by youth from the Teen Junction Youth Centre in partnership with the Vernon Public Art Gallery. This ongoing project gives voice to the lived experiences of Vernon’s youth\, offering a platform for expression\, representation\, and connection through the arts. Teen Junction provides a safe\, supportive after-school space for youth to connect\, learn\, and access resources when needed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImage Description: Chloe Zimmerman\, Untitled\, lino-prints\, 2025.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/teen-junction-through-our-eyes
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2025,Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251003T170000
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SUMMARY:Call for Artists (Members Show) — Submissions Now Closed
DESCRIPTION:Installation view of the 2024 Members Exhibition: Exposed! \n\n\n\nMembers are invited to submit original artwork for inclusion in our upcoming Members Exhibition\, Exposed!\, on view from October 16 – December 19\, 2025\, at the Vernon Public Art Gallery.  \n\n\n\nThis much-anticipated show offers artists of all backgrounds and experience levels the opportunity to present their work in a professional gallery setting. As a fundraiser for the Gallery\, artists are encouraged to make their works available for sale\, with a portion of proceeds supporting VPAG’s exhibitions and programs. New this year\, however\, members may also choose to list their work as Not For Sale (NFS)\, ensuring that everyone can participate without the pressure of selling. \n\n\n\nAbove all\, the Members’ Exhibition is about giving back to those who support us year-round. This is your opportunity to bring out your best work and share your talents with the community in a professional gallery environment. We are proud to showcase the diverse creativity of our membership and to celebrate the vital role you play in sustaining the arts in our region. \n\n\n\nHow to Participate \n\n\n\n\nOpen to all current VPAG members\n\n\n\nSubmit up to two artworks in any medium (painting\, sculpture\, photography\, mixed media\, etc.)\n\n\n\nMaximum size: 24 x 36 inches (2D) or 50” total dimensions (3D)\n\n\n\nWorks must be ready to hang or display\n\n\n\nSales encouraged as part of our fundraiser (30% commission applies)\, with the option to list works as Not for Sale (NFS)\n\n\n\nWorks must be delivered to the Gallery on or before October 3\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n*New* this year we’ve added an NFS (Not-For-Sale) option for artists who wish to participate but do not want to sell their work. While this exhibition remains a gallery fundraiser\, we also recognize that offering a platform for members to share their artwork without the pressure of sales is important. This shift is part of our longer-term vision to transform the Members’ Exhibition into a fully Not-for-Sale exhibition\, reflecting our role as a public gallery where the focus remains on presenting art in a non-commercial context. Above all\, this exhibition is about celebrating you and your creative contributions to our community! \n\n\n\n\n    \n        DIGITAL FORM – Complete the form online and submit instantly!    \n\n\n\n\n    \n        PRINTABLE FORM – Printable pdf form to submit in person at vpag
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/exposed-members-exhibition
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, October 2\, 2025Time: 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 Populated\, by Mark Thibeault. \n\n\n\nThis special evening offers an opportunity to experience Thibeault’s latest body of work\, engage in thoughtful conversation\, and hear directly from the artist as he shares insights into his creative practice. \n\n\n\nGuests are warmly welcomed to connect with fellow community members\, enjoy light refreshments and beverages\, and celebrate the launch of this exhibition 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
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SUMMARY:Populated
DESCRIPTION:Mark Thibeault\n\n\n\nTopham Brown Memorial GalleryOctober 3 – December 24\, 2025Opening Reception: Thursday\, October 2\, from 6–8 PMArtist Talk:Thursday\, November 27\, at 6 PM \n\n\n\n\n    \n        Exhibition Publication    \n\n\n\nPopulated by northern B.C.–based artist Mark Thibeault features large-scale abstract paintings exploring the shifting connections between people and the natural world. Initiated during the pandemic and continuing today\, the series embraces intuition and improvisation\, drawing on the biodiversity of northwest British Columbia. Thibeault’s multidisciplinary practice spans painting\, music\, and lutherie\, with his work reflecting both the fragility of ecosystems and our shared responsibility to them. \n\n\n\n\nThe Quickening\n\n\n\nWe Were Not Alone In The Garden\n\n\n\nBacchus
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/mark-thibeault-populated
CATEGORIES:2025,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: October 16\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, October 16\, 2025Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PMLocation: Vernon Public Art GalleryAdmission: By donation \n\n\n\nWe are pleased to invite you to the opening receptions of our latest exhibitions: Exposed!\, the 2025 Members Exhibition\, and Whispers of Home\, the exhibition of Mackie Lake House Artist-in-Residence Marzieh Homayoun. \n\n\n\nJoin us on October 16th from 6–8 PM at the Vernon Public Art Gallery for an evening celebrating art and community. Meet the artists\, enjoy light bites and drinks\, and hear a few short talks about the exhibitions. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with local creatives\, explore new artworks\, and share in an inspiring night at the gallery.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/opening-reception-2
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Exposed!
DESCRIPTION:Members’ Exhibition\n\n\n\nCaroline Galbraith Gallery\, & Up-Front GalleryOctober 17 – December 20\, 2025Opening Reception: Thursday\, October 16\, from 6–8 PM \n\n\n\nOur annual Members Exhibition\, Exposed!\, provides a unique opportunity to showcase the breadth of talent within our local art community. This exhibition offers the public a chance to appreciate the diverse approaches and styles embraced by our members\, reflecting a deep engagement with artistic practice.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/exposed
CATEGORIES:2025,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Whispers of Home
DESCRIPTION:Marzieh Homayoun\n\n\n\nCommunity GalleryOctober 17 – December 24\, 2025Opening Reception: Thursday\, October 16\, from 6–8 PMArtist Talk: Saturday\, November 15\, at 6 PM \n\n\n\nMarzieh Homayoun\, an immigrant artist from Iran whose practice draws on the delicacy of Persian miniature painting. Her work blends natural imagery with surrealist elements\, offering a unique lens on the world around her. We look forward to featuring her work in the Community Gallery this October as part of our ongoing collaboration with Mackie Lake House. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarzieh Homayoun\, Traces of a Life\, 2025\, ink on paper
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/mackie-lake-house-air-marzieh-homayoun
CATEGORIES:2025,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Mini Artists
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: October 23\, 2025\, 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 October’s Mini Artists Session    \n\n\n\n\n    \n        learn more about mini artists
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/mini-artists-2
CATEGORIES:Mini Artists,Programs
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SUMMARY:Crit Club
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: October 24\, 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\nThis month\, we’re excited to welcome featured artist Chantelle Rae for a session in Gel Plate Printing! Teens will experiment with layering\, texture\, and color to create their own unique monoprints. \n\n\n\nAll supplies are provided\, and we’ll take a break mid-session to enjoy some pizza. Whether you’re just starting out or already love making art\, Crit Club is a fun place to create\, connect\, and be inspired. \n\n\n\n👉 RSVPs are encouraged (so we know how much pizza to order!) — but walk-ins are always welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n    \n        RSVP for October’s Crit Club    \n\n\n\n\n    \n        Learn more about Crit Club    \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n            Chantelle Rae’s Practice
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/crit-club-4
CATEGORIES:Crit Club,Programs
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SUMMARY:Family Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: October 25\, 2025\, 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 October’s Family Saturday    \n\n\n\n\n    \n        Learn more about family saturdays
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/family-saturdays
CATEGORIES:Family Saturdays,Programs
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