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:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD 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:20251003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251224T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T152034 CREATED:20250918T185244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T183108Z UID:10000187-1759485600-1766592000@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/We-Were-Not-Al-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251017T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251220T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T152034 CREATED:20250918T190518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T182929Z UID:10000188-1760695200-1766257200@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Exposed-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251017T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251224T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T152034 CREATED:20250918T193634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T182707Z UID:10000189-1760695200-1766595600@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Marzieh-Homayoun-Whispers-of-Home-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251202T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251202T235959 DTSTAMP:20260414T152034 CREATED:20251113T183324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T231948Z UID:10000208-1764633600-1764719999@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Double Your Impact This Giving Tuesday \n\n\n\nThanks to VantageOne Credit Union\, every dollar you give will be matched up to $2\,500\, doubling your support for the arts! \n\n\n\nYour gift helps the Vernon Public Art Gallery: \n\n\n\n• Present inspiring exhibitions by emerging and established artists• Offer workshops\, artist talks\, and programs for all ages• Create community events that connect people through the arts \n\n\n\nYour support fuels creativity\, sparks curiosity\, and brings people together across our community. It allows artists to share their voices\, learners to explore and grow\, and audiences of all ages to experience the joy\, inspiration\, and connection that art provides. Every contribution strengthens our programs\, expands access\, and ensures that the arts remain a vital part of life in the North Okanagan. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we can keep art vibrant and accessible in the North Okanagan. \n\n\n\n\n \n Donate to Giving Tuesday URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/giving-tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/VPAG-Giving-Tuesday-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251205T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T152034 CREATED:20251120T195906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T182641Z UID:10000209-1764928800-1764936000@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:First Friday Art Trail — Featuring Kel Taylor DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, December 5\, 2025Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 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 Kel Taylor for an open studio experience. Visitors are invited to drop in throughout the day to meet Kel\, learn about her creative process\, and see her artwork in progress. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the ArtistKel Taylor Contemporary Figurative Artist Artist Biography Kel Taylor was born and raised on the unceded traditional and ancestral territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. She spent most of her adult life on the east coast of Canada before returning to B.C. to live on the unceded traditional and ancestral territory of the Syilx Okanagan People. Her formal art training began with an Occupational Therapy degree\, but it was not until 2017 that she began to study drawing and painting both in the UK and Canada. Kel works with acrylic and mixed media\, usually on cradled wood panels and with a variety of tools\, to explore the mark making needed to tell her stories. Although the initial driver was to understand and integrate on a personal level\, Kel now finds that sharing her stories provides the fuel. Kel believes that finding common ground\, remembering that we are in this together\, is critical now more than ever in a world that can feel so divisive and defended. We need to come home to ourselves\, and each other\, and art has a powerful role to play. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Artist Website \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-kel-taylor CATEGORIES:First Friday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/large-Kel-Taylor-1-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T113000 DTSTAMP:20260414T152034 CREATED:20251009T161729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T201255Z UID:10000196-1766052000-1766057400@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Mini Artists DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: December 18\, 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 December’s Mini Artists Session \n\n\n\n\n \n Learn More about mini artists URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/mini-artists 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:20251220T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251220T143000 DTSTAMP:20260414T152034 CREATED:20251009T194841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T202230Z UID:10000201-1766235600-1766241000@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Family Saturdays DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: December 20\, 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 December’s family Saturday \n\n\n\n\n \n learn more about family saturday URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/family-saturdays-2 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:20251225T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260101T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T152034 CREATED:20251010T221428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T221528Z UID:10000203-1766649600-1767286800@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Gallery Closed: Winter Break DESCRIPTION:The Vernon Public Art Gallery will be closed during this time and will reopen January 2\, 2026. 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