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SUMMARY:Family Saturday - April
DESCRIPTION:April 26th at 1 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily 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. All materials for the workshops are supplied. \n\n\n\n\n    \n        Register
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/family-saturday-april
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com
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SUMMARY:Crit Club - April
DESCRIPTION:April 25th at 3:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCrit Club is a workshop and critique program dedicated to supporting high school students in their artistic pursuits and development. \n\n\n\nEach 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 are invited to share their completed or in-process artwork(s) with the group for a critique session.  \n\n\n\nCrit Club members will also have an opportunity to exhibit their artwork at VPAG. \n\n\n\nSamantha\, our Learning and Community Engagement Curator is happy to answer any questions about the program at education@vernonpublicartgallery.com \n\n\n\n\n    \n        Register
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/crit-club-april
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com
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SUMMARY:Mini Artists - April
DESCRIPTION:April 24th at 10 AM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 and social program that encourages creative self-expression while developing fine and gross motor skills and sensory awareness. All are welcome to create\, and make sure you dress for mess! Parents must accompany children for the duration of the session\, admission is by donation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n        Register
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/mini-artists-april
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075718
CREATED:20250304T204826Z
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SUMMARY:Family Saturday - March
DESCRIPTION:March 29th at 1 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily 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. All materials for the workshops are supplied. \n\n\n\n\n    \n        Register
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/family-saturday-march
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T110000
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SUMMARY:Mini Artists - March
DESCRIPTION:March 27th at 10 AM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 and social program that encourages creative self-expression while developing fine and gross motor skills and sensory awareness. All are welcome to create\, and make sure you dress for mess! Parents must accompany children for the duration of the session\, admission is by donation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n        Register
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/mini-artists-march
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250110T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
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SUMMARY:Home on Syilx Territory
DESCRIPTION:Vernon & District Immigrant & Community Services Society Project\n\n\n\nCommunity GalleryJanuary 10 – March 5\, 2025 \n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, January 9\, from 6-8 PM \n\n\n\nThe focus of the project was to introduce recent newcomers to visitor protocols of engagement with local Syilx First Nation people’s culture and the land itself. The four-day series of workshops were focused on Land Acknowledgement\, Allyship\, traditional Tule mat making and the cultural importance of marshlands. In the final session the participants created a series of collages which will be on display at the gallery. The intent of the final workshop was aimed towards appreciation of culture and building relationship through art. The workshops were led by Syilx Nation members Mariel Belanger and her daughter Sienna. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMariel Belanger: Mother Earth\, 2024\, collage on canvas\, 20 x 20 inches
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/vernon-district-immigrant-community-services-society-project-home-on-syilx-territory
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2025,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Once for a While
DESCRIPTION:Chrystal Phan\n\n\n\nCaroline Galbraith Gallery\, & Up-Front GalleryJanuary 10 – March 5\, 2025 \n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, January 9\, from 6-8 PM \n\n\n\nChrystal Phan is a representational artist who integrates the Vietnamese-Canadian experience into narrative oil paintings to challenge the ways in which we imagine Canadian identity\, drawing particular attention to how the reification of racial stereotypes in art and media can actually reinforce social divisions that prevent racialized people from ever feeling “Canadian”. Using personal narratives Phan’s work collapses the boundary between public and private so that viewers can connect their own lives and experiences to the paintings at an intimate level. \n\n\n\nOnce for A While is a series of oil paintings that explore a Vietnamese family’s awkward attempts at integrating into Canadian life. Using examples from Phan’s own childhood and those of her friends\, Phan’s intention is to capture humorous moments where cultural values have clashed. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nChrystal Phan: Turkey Dinner\, 2021\, oil on canvas\, 48 x 60 in
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/chrystal-phan-once-for-a-while
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2025,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: October 17
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of our member’s exhibition\, Exposed! The reception will take place on October 17 from 6-8 PM at the Vernon Public Art Gallery.  \n\n\n\nThe community is warmly invited to join in the celebration\, meet the artists\, and enjoy a short talk by some of the artists about their exhibition. Light bites and drinks will be served\, and entry is by donation.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/opening-reception-october-17
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, British Columbia\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
CREATED:20240813T224547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T224550Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: October 3
DESCRIPTION:The opening reception for our new exhibition\, Rewilding: The Forest Will Forget Us\, will take place on October 3 from 6-8 PM at the Vernon Public Art Gallery.  \n\n\n\nThe community is warmly invited to join in the celebration\, meet the artists\, and enjoy a short talk by some of the artists about their exhibition. Light bites and drinks will be served\, and entry is by donation.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/opening-reception-october-3
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, British Columbia\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240831T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
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SUMMARY:Family Saturday - August
DESCRIPTION:August 31st at 1 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily 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. All materials for the workshops are supplied. \n\n\n\n\n    \n        Register
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/family-saturday-august
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240830T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
CREATED:20240529T182445Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Artists - August
DESCRIPTION:August 30th at 10 AM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 program that encourages creative self-expression while developing fine and gross motor skills and sensory awareness. All are welcome to create\, and make sure you dress for mess! Parents must accompany children for the duration of the session\, admission is by donation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n        Register
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/mini-artists-august
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240727T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
CREATED:20240422T173410Z
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SUMMARY:Family Saturday - July
DESCRIPTION:July 27th at 1 PMPaper Dolls\n\n\n\nThis month we will be viewing Descent into Classicism\, an exhibition by Glenn Clark. This exhibition features images of knights\, dolls\, and astrological symbols. After viewing\, we will be making our own dolls and knights. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily 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. All materials for the workshops are supplied. \n\n\n\n\n    \n        Register
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/family-saturday-july
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240726T110000
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SUMMARY:Mini Artists - July
DESCRIPTION:July 26th at 10 AMPaper Dolls\n\n\n\nThis month we will be viewing Descent into Classicism\, an exhibition by Glenn Clark. This exhibition features images of knights\, dolls\, and astrological symbols. After viewing\, we will make paper dolls. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 program that encourages creative self-expression while developing fine and gross motor skills and sensory awareness. All are welcome to create\, and make sure you dress for mess! Parents must accompany children for the duration of the session\, admission is by donation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n        Register
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/mini-artists-july
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240725T200000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: July 25
DESCRIPTION:The opening reception for our new exhibitions will be on July 25\, from 6-8 PM at the Vernon Public Art Gallery.  \n\n\n\nOpening on July 25th are the following:  \n\n\n\nDescent into Classicism by Glenn Clark \n\n\n\nInside Out by Lana Schuster \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe community is warmly invited to join in the celebration\, meet the artists\, and enjoy a short talk by some of the exhibiting artists about their exhibitions. Light bites and drinks will be served\, and entry is by donation.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/opening-reception-july-25
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, British Columbia\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
CREATED:20240624T231439Z
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SUMMARY:Inside Out
DESCRIPTION:Lana Schuster\n\n\n\nCaroline Galbraith Gallery & Up-Front GalleryJuly 25 – September 17\, 2024 \n\n\n\nArtist statement: \n\n\n\nI am interested in so many things about painting. The paint for one. I love to scoop it up\, squeeze it out\, and mix it around\, watch the colours develop\, spread it around\, see what happens\, how the colours and forms look against each other. The brushes for another. I have my favourites. Mostly the ones that hold a lot of paint. The ‘Why paint?’ Because I am compelled to\, I can’t not. The ‘How to paint?’ Now it’s getting really interesting. Because this is what it’s really all about. I try to stay open to new ideas\, to the suggestions of my voice inside\, my outside voice. It is all about trusting the process and being willing to paint authentically\, to be part of something new. \n\n\n\nThe beginnings of my process may start with observing what’s around me. Or it could be a response with something going on internally that I may or may not be aware of. That can be as dramatic as the experience of losing a loved one or simply just wanting to spread some paint around. I’m often moved to paint after I’ve spent time outdoors. Sometimes I start with a plan for a landscape or a concrete image and then I get lost in the paint and process and something completely non-objective emerges. My intuition takes over\, if I let it\, if I trust it\, if I allow myself. \n\n\n\nCreating these works surprise me every time. What you see in them is an expression of an experience\, a record of an experience in time\, something in the past that has passed but truly lives on in the painting. What you see in them is  what you see in them – what is evoked or personally meaningful for you. I hope  that in looking at them\, you will feel something\, see something\, perhaps even experience something that resonates with you.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/inside-out-lana-schuster
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, British Columbia\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2024,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
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SUMMARY:Descent into Classicism
DESCRIPTION:Glenn Clark\n\n\n\nTopham Brown Memorial GalleryJuly 25 – September 17\, 2024 \n\n\n\nArtist statement: \n\n\n\nWhen I was young\, I dreamed and schemed of creating neo-classical paintings.  There are a lot of ducks one must put in a row before mural size classical themed paintings can develop.  Fifteen years ago\, I took a couple years off my regular practice to build a studio and that opened the gate of possibilities. \n\n\n\nI always get there it just takes me longer.  Beyond the space and gumption\, an artist needs the reason\, finances\, imagery\, time\, ambition and lots of practice to create this type of work.  After visiting the Louvre in 2016 there was a jolt\, my paintings would look to the past for guidance. It finally all came together and I suspect this descent is turning into something more akin to a spiral.   \n\n\n\nIt always seemed to me that classical artists from previous centuries had better props to work with; horses\, armor\, castles and archaic ruins. I needed new models to push ahead and a photo shoot at a jousting event in Osoyoos was perfect to get started. \n\n\n\nWhat drives an artist; is it the fear of death? The love for life and art are interconnected. When you look at centuries old work you sense a window into the past\, a connection\, a message or warning through this time hole called a painting. You see how things were\, the humor\, mood\, fashion\, cruelty of the time. It’s like the artists were reaching out through a one-way portal to the future\, never wanting to let go\, hanging on through their art.  \n\n\n\nTiming is everything and it’s a good time for artists to take cues from the eighteenth century and beyond when art famously rebelled against the status quo.  People are consistent\, history repeats.  Neo-classicism\, the art of the time of the French Revolution\, arguably the most important chapter in the history of modern civilization; the perfect art for a time of upheaval. All these influences; art history\, my own history\, and the current events that are making history.  You throw that in a studio with yours truly and this is what shakes out.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/descent-into-classicism-glenn-clark
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, British Columbia\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2024,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Robert Fee\, Accidentals
DESCRIPTION:The Vernon Public Art Gallery welcomes Robert Fee\, the artist of the Accidentals exhibition\, for an Artist Talk on July 6. \n\n\n\nThis talk will also feature a performance with music based on ‘accidentals’\, with Robert playing the saxophone and Stefan Bienz playing standup bass. Join us at the VPAG – admission is by donation.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/artist-talk-july-6
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240703T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240703T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
CREATED:20240625T183411Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Karina Nardi\, Emergence
DESCRIPTION:The Vernon Public Art Gallery welcomes Karina Nardi\, one of the Emergence artists\, for an Artist Talk on July 3. \n\n\n\nKarina will discuss the process of building her works\, and will have textiles on display as she dives into Fabricated Identities. Join us at the VPAG – admission is by donation.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/artist-talk-july-3
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240628T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
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SUMMARY:Mini Artists - June
DESCRIPTION:June 28th at 10 AMMultimedia Sunflowers\n\n\n\nThis month we will be viewing Emergence\, an exhibition by UBC-O graduating BFA students. We will then make multimedia sunflowers using seeds\, paint\, and other materials! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 program that encourages creative self-expression while developing fine and gross motor skills and sensory awareness. All are welcome to create\, and make sure you dress for mess! Parents must accompany children for the duration of the session\, admission is by donation. \n\n\n\n\n    \n        Register
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/mini-artists-june
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
CREATED:20240624T232008Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: June 27
DESCRIPTION:The opening reception for our Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts Auction Preview will take place on June 27th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe community is warmly invited to join in the celebration and preview all of the artwork that will be available for bidding during the auction at Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts. Light bites and drinks will be served\, and entry is by donation.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/opening-reception-june-27
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, British Columbia\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
CREATED:20240422T185438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T233516Z
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SUMMARY:Midsummer's Eve of the Arts Auction Preview
DESCRIPTION:Community GalleryJuly 25 – September 17\, 2024 \n\n\n\nPreview the spectacular pieces available at the Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts Auction Preview exhibition from June 26th to July 16th\, 2024.  \n\n\n\nJoin us on June 26th for the Opening Reception of the Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts auction preview. \n\n\n\nPrevious Auction items\, and previous Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts previews:
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/midsummers-eve-of-the-arts-auction-preview
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2024,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
CREATED:20240320T220659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T221657Z
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Vernon Public Art Gallery will host its AGM on May 28\, 2024 at 5:30 pm.  \n\n\n\nWe invite members of the VPAG\, along with the public to attend and join us for a recap on activities from 2023. Copies of the Annual Report will be available in person and online.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/annual-general-meeting
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
CREATED:20240422T183638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T223038Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: May 23
DESCRIPTION:The opening reception for the four new exhibitions will be on May 23rd\, from 6-8 PM at the Vernon Public Art Gallery.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening on May 23rd are the following:  \n\n\n\nAccidentals by Robert Fee  \n\n\n\nEmergence by UBCO BFA Students  \n\n\n\nThrough Our Eyes by Members of the Teen Junction \n\n\n\nAn Eclectic Collection by Members of the VPAG Crit Club \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe community is warmly invited to join in the celebration\, meet the artists\, and enjoy a short talk by some of the exhibiting artists about their exhibitions. Light bites and drinks will be served\, and entry is by donation.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/opening-reception-may-23
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, British Columbia\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
CREATED:20240422T181713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T233858Z
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SUMMARY:Accidentals
DESCRIPTION:Robert Fee\n\n\n\nCaroline Galbraith GalleryMay 23 – July 17\, 2024 \n\n\n\nArtist statement: \n\n\n\nThe title of the show “Accidentals” refers to the musical term indicating a temporary shift in a musical composition. Once the key of a song is established\, an instrumentalist reading the music will encounter a note has been made sharp or flat for that bar and they must adjust. Then the music will default back to the original key for the subsequent bars\, until the composer creates another shift somewhere else. At first this temporary change may be a mystery to the individual player\, but to the composer there is underlying meaning; a change in the harmony\, or a different scale with a particular sound. What might have seemed a random change always has a purposeful intention. The accidental always adds more tension\, drama\, and interest to the piece. \n\n\n\nWith these paintings\, I gather structures randomly\, as you would with a collage\, and I start creating parameters and set a course for the work. At first\, the paintings seem to be about something unintended; mostly from imagery I gravitate towards but not knowing where it will fit into the work. Some of the strangest references that I choose do seem like random accidentals; not knowing how they will relate to the whole. Often\, I’ll find a phrase or image that materializes out of simple curiosity. \n\n\n\nI engage with the visual challenge\, integrating and editing the accidental imagery into the painting. A quiet interaction takes place between the images\, their potential subtext and my brushwork and colour palette. The compositions involve a process that channels energy around and throughout. The process of additions and revisions repeats until ultimately the composition appears resolved. I like discovering beauty or humour that may reveal itself in this process. The paintings involve some free association\, which probably also involves my own psychology\, but I hope these connections have some universal resonance.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/accidentals-robert-fee
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, British Columbia\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2024,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
CREATED:20240422T180920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T234056Z
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SUMMARY:An Eclectic Collection
DESCRIPTION:Crit Club\n\n\n\nUp-Front GalleryMay 23 – July 17\, 2024 \n\n\n\nMembers of the VPAG Crit Club are excited to present An Eclectic Collection\, which will be on view in the Up-Front Gallery space. Crit Club is a workshop and critique program dedicated to supporting high school school students in their artistic pursuits and development. Every month\, the students gather to share their artwork for a group critique session\, and partake in a workshop and presentation by an established guest artist.  \n\n\n\nThis collection will feature art pieces that have been workshopped through these sessions\, now on display for the public to enjoy. \n\n\n\nMakayla Callender\, “Home”
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/an-eclectic-collection
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2024,Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
CREATED:20240422T175448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T001604Z
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SUMMARY:Emergence
DESCRIPTION:Audrey Allan\, Sarena Aresenault\, Carman Bouvier\, Taylor Carpenter\, Katja Ewart\, Amy Marui\, Karina Nardi\, Ari Pielecki\, Nick Tai\, & Aliana Voshell\n\n\n\nTopham Brown Memorial GalleryMay 23 – July 17\, 2024 \n\n\n\nThe exhibition Emergence features works of artists who have completed their studies at UBC Okanagan’s BFA program in 2024. This exhibition exemplifies various approaches to research and studio practice and asserts an active hands-on attitude while creating their work.  \n\n\n\nPlease join us at the VPAG on May 23\, from 6-8 pm for the opening reception of Emergence.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/emergence
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2024,Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
CREATED:20240422T180034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T234059Z
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SUMMARY:Through Our Eyes
DESCRIPTION:Teen Junction\n\n\n\nCommunity GalleryMay 23 – June 21\, 2024 \n\n\n\nThrough Our Eyes is a unique community-based project by the youth at the Teen Junction Youth Centre in partnership with the Vernon Public Art Gallery. The Vernon Public Art Gallery strives to connect art and the community and supports emerging artists working outside of mainstream of artistic production. The focus of the exhibition is to give voice to youth and make statements about their lives and experiences in Vernon. We all have a unique voice and presence in our community and Through Our Eyes is an affirmation of the importance of recognition\, representation\, collaboration\, and the arts. Teen Junction Youth Centre is an after-school drop-in center that offers a safe space for youth to relax\, connect\, and learn. The Centre works with community organizations to connect youth with support and resources when they need it.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/through-our-eyes
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, British Columbia\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2024,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
CREATED:20240306T230116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T001052Z
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SUMMARY:Family Saturday: Gelli Printing
DESCRIPTION:Gelli Printing – This Session is Full!\n\n\n\nApril 27th from 1:00 – 3:30 pm: \n\n\n\nThis session will begin with a tour of the exhibition There Must be Life by the Germany based artist\, Ulrich J. Wolff. This exhibition predominately uses photography and etching to comment on the deterioration of modernism. Inspired by the materiality of the artwork\, we will be gelli printing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on the last Saturday of each month\, Family Saturdays take place with an art project suitable for both little kids and big kids. Parents/guardians are also encouraged to participate and create their own works of art. The workshop begins promptly at 1 p.m.\, and families are welcome to stay for the whole session\, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.\, or to depart sooner. All materials required for the workshops are provided. To ensure a space\, please pre-register online.\n\n\n\n\n• $5/members • $9/non-members. \nSierra\, our Learning and Community Engagement Curator\, will begin the workshop by touring the current exhibition that is on display. Afterward\, she will lead you through a hands-on art activity inspired by the artwork.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/family-saturday-gelli-printing
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240330T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240330T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
CREATED:20240306T222158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T170347Z
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SUMMARY:Family Saturday: Pysanky Eggs
DESCRIPTION:Pysanky Eggs – FULL\n\n\n\nThis session will begin with a tour of the exhibition Art from the Heart\, featuring artwork from elementary school students. After viewing the exhibition\, we will be making Pysanky eggs to celebrate the beginning of springtime! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n        Register    \n\n\n\nJoin us on the last Saturday of each month\, Family Saturdays take place with an art project suitable for both little kids and big kids. Parents/guardians are also encouraged to participate and create their own works of art. The workshop begins promptly at 1 p.m.\, and families are welcome to stay for the whole session\, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.\, or to depart sooner. All materials required for the workshops are provided. To ensure a space\, please pre-register online.\n\n\n\n\n\n • $5/members • $9/non-members. \nSierra\, our Learning and Community Engagement Curator\, will begin the workshop by touring the current exhibition that is on display. Afterward\, she will lead you through a hands-on art activity inspired by the artwork.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/family-saturday-pysanky-eggs
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075719
CREATED:20240223T002621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T211452Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Artists: Egg Decorating Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Egg Decorating inspired by Art from the Heart \n\n\n\nWe apologize for any inconvenience but Mini Artists has been cancelled.  \n\n\n\nThis session will begin with a tour of the exhibition Art from the Heart\, featuring artwork from elementary school students. After viewing the exhibition\, we will be decorating eggs to celebrate the beginning of springtime! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n        Register    \n\n\nJoin 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 program that encourages creative self-expression while developing fine and gross motor skills and sensory awareness. Make sure you dress for the mess as all are invited to join in on the fun! Parents must accompany children for the duration of the session and admission is by donation.
URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/miniartists
LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Programs
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