BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vernon Public Art Gallery - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240717T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T101240 CREATED:20240422T180920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T234056Z UID:10000109-1716458400-1721235600@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Makayla-Callender-Home.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240717T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T101240 CREATED:20240422T175448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T001604Z UID:10000107-1716458400-1721235600@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Carmen-Bouvier.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T101240 CREATED:20240422T180034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T234059Z UID:10000108-1716458400-1718989200@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/B.O-4-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T153000 DTSTAMP:20260423T101240 CREATED:20240306T230116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T001052Z UID:10000021-1714222800-1714231800@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/culture-days-8265-scaled-e1699400739689.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240330T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240330T153000 DTSTAMP:20260423T101240 CREATED:20240306T222158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T170347Z UID:10000020-1711803600-1711812600@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/march-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240329T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T101240 CREATED:20240223T002621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T211452Z UID:10000015-1711706400-1711710000@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mini-march-Spring-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240316T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240316T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T101240 CREATED:20240312T185111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T181355Z UID:10000024-1710586800-1710604800@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Opening Day: Art from the Heart DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Opening Day of the new exhibition: Art from the Heart\, by the elementary students within SD 22. Art from the Heart is the annual exhibition by elementary students from School District No.22. Their artwork delights viewers with their creativeness under the guidance of their art teacher. The exhibition will be on view from March 16th – April 10\, 2024. URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/opening-day-art-from-the-heart LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spencers-Ted-Harrison-Landscape.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240410T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T101240 CREATED:20240227T182849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T010705Z UID:10000013-1710583200-1712768400@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Art from the Heart DESCRIPTION:SD 22 Elementary Students\n\n\n\nCaroline Galbraith Gallery\, Community Gallery\, & Up-Front GalleryMarch 16 – April 10\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArt from the Heart is the annual exhibition by elementary students from School District No.22. Their artwork delights viewers with their creativeness under the guidance of their art teacher. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, March 16th\, for the opening day of the exhibition. URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/art-from-the-heart LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:2024,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spencers-Ted-Harrison-Landscape.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T101240 CREATED:20240301T225342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T181659Z UID:10000019-1710439200-1710446400@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Opening Reception: There Must Be Life DESCRIPTION:Ulrich J. Wolff: There Must Be Life \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVernon Public Art Gallery Welcomes Award-Winning International Artist Ulrich J. Wolff for Exclusive Exhibition \n\n\n\nThe Vernon Public Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the visit of renowned international artist\, Ulrich J. Wolff\, for the opening reception of his highly anticipated exhibition titled There Must Be Life. The exhibition will be on display at the Vernon Public Art Gallery from March 14th to May 15th\, 2024. \n\n\n\nUlrich J. Wolff\, winner of the 2021 Okanagan Print Triennial (OPT)\, an esteemed tri-annual exhibition alternating between the Vernon Public Art Gallery and the Kelowna Art Gallery\, will be in attendance at the opening reception. The OPT\, initiated in 2009 as a national open-juried print exhibition\, has evolved into an international competition\, attracting top printmakers from over 22 countries worldwide. Dauna Kennedy\, Executive Director of the Vernon Public Art Gallery\, expressed excitement about hosting Wolff’s solo exhibition this year\, with the OPT concurrently taking place at the Kelowna Art Gallery. \n\n\n\n“Wolff’s selection as the winner of the 2021 competition brings an international perspective to our community. His artistic skill and unique vision make this exhibition a must-see event\,” said Dauna Kennedy. \n\n\n\nUlrich J. Wolff\, from Germany\, is not only an accomplished artist but also a respected teacher of etching and screen printing at the Kunstakademie Karlsruhe. With a background in painting and graphics from the State Academy of the Fine Arts Karlsruhe\, Wolff has participated in over 240 national and international print media exhibitions in various countries. \n\n\n\nThere Must Be Life promises to captivate audiences with its diverse range of imagery\, showcasing natural and urban landscapes\, architecture\, bodies of water\, fields\, forests\, and vegetation. While dedicated to photographically constructed imagery and environments devoid of human presence\, Wolff also includes haunting portraits which reflect the mysteries of the human condition. \n\n\n\nThe opening reception for Ulrich J. Wolff’s exhibition will take place on Thursday\, March 14th\, from 6-8 PM at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. The community is warmly invited to join in the celebration\, meet the artist\, and enjoy a short talk by Wolff about his exhibition. Light bites and drinks will be served\, and entry is by donation. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with the internationally acclaimed artist Ulrich J. Wolff and experience the compelling world of There Must Be Life at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Entry is by donation. URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/opening-reception-there-must-be-life LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ulrich-J.-Wolff-close-up.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240515T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T101240 CREATED:20240223T003324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T002704Z UID:10000016-1710410400-1715792400@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:There Must Be Life DESCRIPTION:Ulrich J. Wolff\n\n\n\nTopham Brown GalleryMarch 14 – May 15\, 2024 \n\n\nThe Vernon Public Art Gallery is pleased to introduce the exhibition titled There Must Be Life produced by Ulrich J. Wolff. Based in Karlsruhe\, Germany\, the artist and educator is known for his vast range of images including natural and urban landscapes\, architecture\, bodies of water\, fields\, forests\, and vegetation. While dedicated to photographically constructed imagery and environments devoid of human presence\, Wolff’s also includes haunting portraits which reflect the mysteries of the human condition. \nWinner of the 2021 Okanagan Print Triennial (OPT)\, a tri-annual exhibition rotating between the Vernon Public Art Gallery and the Kelowna Art Gallery\, Ulrich J. Wolff\, is set to attend the opening reception on March 14th at the VPAG.  URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/there-must-be-life LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:2024,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MG_1914-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240126T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T101240 CREATED:20240109T205018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T182147Z UID:10000012-1706263200-1706266800@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Mini Artists: Fairy Wands DESCRIPTION:Fairy Wands inspired by Beautiful Parasites \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. 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. \n\n\n\nThis session will begin with a tour of Tammy Salzl’s exhibition\, Beautiful Parasites. Salzl’s work is inspired by surrealism\, mythology\, and folklore. After viewing the exhibition\, we will make fairy wands! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Register URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/miniartists-egg-decorating LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mini-jan-r-Spring-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T101240 CREATED:20240320T194600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T002538Z UID:10000092-1704967200-1709658000@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Reconnection DESCRIPTION:Jessie Emilie Schmode & Troy Teichrib\n\n\n\nCommunity GalleryJanuary 18 – March 5\, 2024 \n\n\n\nCurrent MFA Candidates and artists duo\, Jessie Emilie Schmode and Troy Teichrib showcasing thier recent paintings in an exhibition titled: Reconnection. The paintings focus on figuration and urban graphic abstraction. URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/jessie-emilie-x-eye-factory-reconnection LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:2024,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Emily-MFA-show-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231216T153000 DTSTAMP:20260423T101240 CREATED:20230725T022809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T201822Z UID:10000009-1702731600-1702740600@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Family Saturday: Collage Journals DESCRIPTION:Collage Journals\n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Register URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/familysaturdaydecember LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Mask-group-6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR