BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vernon Public Art Gallery - ECPv6.16.2//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:20240831T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240831T153000 DTSTAMP:20260515T025515 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:20260515T025515 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:20260515T025515 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:20260515T025515 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:20260515T025515 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:20260515T025515 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240629T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240629T153000 DTSTAMP:20260515T025515 CREATED:20240312T205101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T233620Z UID:10000029-1719666000-1719675000@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Family Saturday - June DESCRIPTION:June 29th at 1 PMPainting and Collage\n\n\n\nWe will begin our session by viewing Robert Fee’s exhibition\, Accidentals. Robert Fee’s work uses a collage approach to inform the composition and idea generation in his paintings. Inspired by the exhibition \,we will be painting and collaging. \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• $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-june 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/nhhhh.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240628T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T025515 CREATED:20240422T170514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T233720Z UID:10000104-1719568800-1719572400@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ivory-Blue-and-Pink-Watercolor-Cute-illustrative-Kids-Room-Decor-Poster-11.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240627T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240715T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T025515 CREATED:20240422T185438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T233516Z UID:10000112-1719482400-1721062800@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MG_0265-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vernon Public Art Gallery":MAILTO:marketing@vernonpublicartgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T025515 CREATED:20240320T220659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T221657Z UID:10000094-1716917400-1716924600@vernonpublicartgallery.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/20220321GregHuszar1713.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:20260515T025515 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:20260515T025515 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:20240427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T153000 DTSTAMP:20260515T025515 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:20240426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240426T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T025515 CREATED:20240306T231827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T001045Z UID:10000022-1714125600-1714129200@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Mini Artists: Painting and Collaging DESCRIPTION:April 26th from 10 -11 am: Painting and Collaging\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 printmaking onto photographs. \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 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/mini-artists-painting-and-collaging LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/april-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240330T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240330T153000 DTSTAMP:20260515T025515 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:20260515T025515 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:20260515T025515 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:20260515T025515 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:20260515T025515 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:20260515T025515 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:20260515T025515 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:20240111T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240111T200000 DTSTAMP:20260515T025515 CREATED:20231212T222942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T162630Z UID:10000005-1704996000-1705003200@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Opening Reception: January DESCRIPTION:< Back \n\n\n\nJanuary Opening Reception\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the Vernon Public Art Gallery for the opening reception of the new exhibitions: Beautiful Parasites by Tammy Salzl\, Through the Gardens by Laurence Belzile\, Voices of Vernon by Immigrant & Community Services Society in partnership with SD 22\, and finally\, a painting exhibition by MFA candidates at UBCO\, Jessi Emilie Schmode and Troy Teichrib. Admission is by donation\, and light bites and drinks will be served. \n\n\n\nSome of the exhibiting artists will be present and will speak about their work briefly. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Thank you to our sponsors URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/opening-reception5 LOCATION:Vernon Public Art Gallery\, 3228 31st Ave\, Vernon\, V1T2H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Mask-group-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240111T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T025516 CREATED:20240103T210325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T002345Z UID:10000027-1704970800-1709658000@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Through the Gardens DESCRIPTION:Laurence Belzile\n\n\n\nCaroline Galbraith GalleryJanuary 11 – March 5\, 2024 \n\n\nLaurence Belzile’s exhibition titled Through the Gardens features colorful abstract paintings with both softness and forcefulness. Born in Gaspésie\, QC in 1994\, Laurence Belzile now lives and works in Vancouver\, BC. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University with a major in painting and drawing\, and a Master of Fine Arts from Laval University. \nOpening Reception on January 11 at the Vernon Public Art Gallery from 6:00 – 8:00 pm  URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/laurence-belzile 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/2024/01/1.Ceslieuxautres2_300dpi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T025516 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:20240111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T025516 CREATED:20240318T200541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T002723Z UID:10000028-1704967200-1709658000@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Voices of Vernon DESCRIPTION:SD 22 Students\n\n\n\nUp-Front GalleryJanuary 11 – March 5\, 2025 \n\n\n\nWith a goal of encouraging intercultural understanding and to build community connections. Voices of Vernon\, supported by the B.C. Anti-Racism and Multiculturalism grant\, will see local organizations work with School District 22 to hold these conversations and allow students and educators to identify and take action against discrimination and racism. A collaborative storyboard done in response to the stories told through the program will be on display in the Up-Front Gallery at the VPAG. This project was a partnership between the Vernon & District Immigrant & Community Services Society\, SD #22\, The Family Resource Center\, The Vernon Library ORL Branch\, and the VPAG. URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/voices-of-vernon 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/VoicesofVernon-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231216T153000 DTSTAMP:20260515T025516 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231124T230000 DTSTAMP:20260515T025516 CREATED:20230725T022950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T190000Z UID:10000011-1700820000-1700866800@vernonpublicartgallery.com SUMMARY:Mini Artists: Collage & Printmaking DESCRIPTION:Collage and Printmaking\n\n\n\nThis session will begin with a tour of the exhibition Illuminated Language\, by 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 collages and printmaking. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Register URL:https://vernonpublicartgallery.com/event/painting-with-oil-pastels 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-2-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR