BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vernon Public Art Gallery - ECPv6.16.1//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250911T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250911T190000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250729T235803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T171714Z UID:10000182-1757613600-1757617200@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Rhonda Neufeld DESCRIPTION:Join us at the gallery on Thursday\, September 11\, at 6 pm to discover the stories behind Leaving Home\, a deeply reflective exhibition by artist Rhonda Neufeld. In this artist talk\, Neufeld will share insights into her creative process\, her connection to the land\, and the experiences that have shaped her practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage directly with the artist and explore the themes of place\, memory\, and belonging. URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/artist-talk-rhonda-neufeld LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_0061-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250905T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250806T234645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T234235Z UID:10000183-1757077200-1757084400@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Rhonda Neufeld Printmaking Demonstration DESCRIPTION:How to Print a Multiblock/Multicoloured Woodcut \n\n\n\nFriday\, September 5\, 2025 \n\n\n\nStarting at 1 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin exhibiting artist Rhonda Neufeld for a live demonstration of her large-scale multi-block woodcut printmaking process. This in-depth session will focus on the hand-printing techniques used to create the works featured in Leaving Home\, offering insight into the artist’s meticulous and physical approach to printmaking. \n\n\n\nRhonda will begin by sharing how she develops her imagery\, selects her woodblocks\, and carves the image using specialized tools. The emphasis will be on her method of hand-printing (without a press) highlighting the challenges and precision required to produce consistent editions. \n\n\n\nThe demonstration will also include a discussion of: \n\n\n\n\nCreating and using a registration template\n\n\n\nSelecting papers suitable for hand-printing\n\n\n\nInk qualities and mixing\n\n\n\nTools such as brayers and glass inking surfaces\n\n\n\nSafe cleaning methods for blocks and tools\n\n\n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to arrive promptly at 1:00 pm to experience the full demonstration. A Q&A session with the artist will follow. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is produced in conjunction with First Friday Art Trail. To learn more about First Fridays and discover other participating artists\, visit their website here: https://firstfridayokanagan.com/ URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/rhonda-neufeld-printmaking-demonstration LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/inks-arranged-for-printing-large-woodblodk-edited.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250830T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250830T153000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250529T230243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T230247Z UID:10000175-1756558800-1756567800@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Family Saturday - August DESCRIPTION:August 30th 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-2 LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/thumbnail_IMG_4999-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250829T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250829T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250529T225918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T225922Z UID:10000174-1756481400-1756486800@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Crit Club - August DESCRIPTION:August 29th 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-august LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Events,Programs ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250828T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250828T110000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250529T225621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T225625Z UID:10000172-1756375200-1756378800@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Mini Artists - August DESCRIPTION:August 28th 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-august-2 LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Programs ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250731T110000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250529T225453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T225459Z UID:10000171-1753956000-1753959600@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Mini Artists - July DESCRIPTION:July 31st 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-july-2 LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Programs ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250726T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250726T153000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250529T225124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T225126Z UID:10000170-1753534800-1753543800@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Family Saturday - July DESCRIPTION:July 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-july-2 LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/thumbnail_IMG_4999-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250725T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250725T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250529T225810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T225812Z UID:10000173-1753457400-1753462800@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Crit Club - July DESCRIPTION:July 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-july LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Events,Programs ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250725T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250627T220207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T183220Z UID:10000181-1753437600-1759942800@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Print-Chloe-Zimmerman-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250725T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250627T212557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T183413Z UID:10000179-1753437600-1759942800@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Open-house-install08-scaled-e1751059525101.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250725T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250627T214447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T183408Z UID:10000180-1753437600-1758733200@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:HOT OFF THE PRESS DESCRIPTION:UBCO Printmaking\n\n\n\nCommunity GalleryJuly 25 – September 24\, 2025 \n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, July 24\, from 6–8 PM \n\n\n\nHOT 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 cross-section of contemporary student print practices. \n\n\n\nSelected with the guidance of UBCO professor Briar Craig and sessional lecturer Dr. Darian Goldin Stahl—who also led the courses from which these works emerged—the exhibition reflects the rigour\, play\, and conceptual inquiry fostered in the studio. With students at different stages in their academic and artistic journeys\, the exhibition highlights both those just beginning to explore the fundamentals of printmaking and those using the medium to push the boundaries of process and form. \n\n\n\nTogether\, these prints speak to the evolving possibilities of printmaking as both a technical and expressive medium. HOT OFF THE PRESS celebrates the creative voices of a new generation of artists\, offering insight into the thoughtful\, hands-on\, and critically engaged work being produced in UBCO’s dynamic printmaking studios. URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/ubco-printmaking-hot-off-the-press LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:2025,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_9729-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250715T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250516T195834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T183455Z UID:10000169-1750932000-1752598800@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Auction Preview DESCRIPTION:Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts\n\n\n\nCommunity GalleryJune 26 – July 15\, 2025 \n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, July 3\, from 6–8 PM \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nInstalled in the gallery throughout the month leading up to the event\, this exhibition invites visitors to experience the artworks in person\, explore a wide range of creative practices\, and learn more about the participating artists. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a first-time bidder\, the preview provides the perfect opportunity to plan your bids in advance and support the arts in your community. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this chance to discover new artists\, connect with the gallery\, and help ensure the continued success of one of VPAG’s most important fundraising events of the year! URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/midsummers-eve-of-the-arts-auction-preview-2 LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:2025,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_9762.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250614T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250614T153000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250605T182803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T182807Z UID:10000176-1749906000-1749915000@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Family Saturday - June DESCRIPTION:June 14th 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-june-2 LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/thumbnail_IMG_4999-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250612T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250612T110000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250605T182948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T183033Z UID:10000177-1749722400-1749726000@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Mini Artists - June DESCRIPTION:June 12th at 10 AM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us 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-june-2 LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Programs ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T153000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250304T205029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T205031Z UID:10000147-1748696400-1748705400@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Family Saturday - May DESCRIPTION:May 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-may LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Programs ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250530T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250530T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250319T184013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T184016Z UID:10000162-1748619000-1748624400@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Crit Club - May DESCRIPTION:May 30th 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-may LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Programs ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250529T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250529T110000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250304T205403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T205405Z UID:10000150-1748512800-1748516400@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Mini Artists - May DESCRIPTION:May 29th 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-may LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Programs ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250426T153000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250304T204945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T204947Z UID:10000146-1745672400-1745681400@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250425T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250319T183913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T183915Z UID:10000161-1745595000-1745600400@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T110000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250304T205248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T205317Z UID:10000149-1745488800-1745492400@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T153000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250304T204826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T204827Z UID:10000145-1743253200-1743262200@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T110000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20250304T205208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T205211Z UID:10000148-1743069600-1743073200@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20241219T234944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T184450Z UID:10000137-1736503200-1741194000@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Mariel-Belanger.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20241219T221807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T184517Z UID:10000136-1736503200-1741194000@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Chrystal-Phan-Turkey-Dinner-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240831T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240831T153000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20240529T184147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T184151Z UID:10000117-1725109200-1725118200@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240830T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240830T110000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20240529T182445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T183534Z UID:10000113-1725012000-1725015600@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240727T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240727T153000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20240422T173410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T233413Z UID:10000106-1722085200-1722094200@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hj.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240726T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240726T110000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20240422T171341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T233808Z UID:10000105-1721988000-1721991600@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kdmkngnd.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240706T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240706T140000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20240625T183725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T183728Z UID:10000127-1720270800-1720274400@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Im-not-antisocial-Im-just-busy-reading-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240703T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240703T190000 DTSTAMP:20260513T125017 CREATED:20240625T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T183413Z UID:10000126-1720029600-1720033200@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/karina-battista-and-jahangir-hussein-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR