Invigorated – A Collection of New Works

January symbolizes the prospect of spring where the days gradually become lighter, and life is invigorated. It is also a New Year, a time for clean slates, fresh starts, new visions, and renewed energy. With that said, our first theme of 2022 is all about giving life to the Centre Gallery and our art practices and invigorating both with a collection of NEW works.

The Art of Black and White

See how artists express their creative visions focusing on the visual power of black, white, and everything in between. Creating in black and white encourages the artist to concentrate on composition, value, lighting, and form, and to focus on the image or subject. It can also be a powerful way to express emotion or draw importance through symbolism.

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Artists for the Earth

Artists for the Earth is a display of art centered on the environment.  Artists for the Earth® is a global campaign to connect with arts organizations and artists everywhere in order to engage the public with the critical issues of the environment. Art has the power to reach people personally, establishing a deeper understanding and emotional connection with what is happening to our planet. By supporting the community that art creates, Artists for the Earth will help build consensus, the will to effect change and the inspiration to act to protect the Earth.

Childhood Dreams + Fears: Youth Artist in Residence Exhibit

The Vernon Community Arts Centre is excited to present works from Clee Alice and Trista Fadden, VCAC's 2022 Youth Artists in Residence. Clee and Trista have each spent their summer learning, working and creating a body of work here at the Arts Centre, and they are ready to show you what they've accomplished! Click on event for more details...

Outside Inside – Where Art & Nature Intertwine

Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704a Highway 6, Vernon, BC

See how local artists made nature their canvas! “Outside Inside” challenged artists to create and display art in the great outdoors, while also bringing the outdoors into the gallery. Enjoy this remarkable combination of land art, earthworks, and plein air art from Okanagan artists and members of the Arts Council of the North Okanagan. Exhibit runs September 22 to October 16th at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. Click on event for more details...

Myth, Magic, Mystery

Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704a Highway 6, Vernon, BC

Local artists display a range of works that conjure up Myth, Magic and Mystery. To discover what is behind the doors of the Vernon Community Arts Centre, you’ll have to come down and visit in person. Exhibit runs October 20th to November 25th. Click event for more details...

Pops of Colour

Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704a Highway 6, Vernon, BC

The VCAC invites you to see the works for our Winter exhibit: “Pops of Colour”.  Local artists use pops of vibrant colour to create emphasis and to draw your attention to certain aspects of their art. All artwork has been submitted by members of the Arts Council of the North Okanagan, who work in a variety of mediums.

Open Daily from January 5 to 30, 2023. Free entry, donations welcome.

Hours:  Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm | Fri-Sat 9am-5pm | Sun 12:00-4:00

Shades of Gray – Show & Sale

Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704a Highway 6, Vernon, BC

We invite artists to cast aside colour palettes and focus on the visual power of art in grayscale shades. Lying between black and white, creating in shades of gray encourages the artist to concentrate on shadow, composition, value, lighting, and form, and to focus on the image or subject. It can also be a powerful way to express emotion or draw importance through symbolism. Open daily from Feb 2 to 27, 2023 at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. Free entry, donations welcome.

NOFCA Spring Show

Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704a Highway 6, Vernon, BC

The VCAC proudly presents works from the North Okanagan Federation of Canadian Artists.  Each year the NOFCA holds a juried show which features three prize winning paintings, three honorable mentions, and many more extraordinary works from their talented group of local artists.  The quality of works and diversity of art is always a treat for the eyes.

Free for the public. Donations welcomed.

Exhibit runs March 3 to 27, 2023

Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm | Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm | Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm

Raining Cats & Dogs – Art Show & Sale

Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704a Highway 6, Vernon, BC

This spring, it will be Raining Cats and Dogs in the Arts Centre Gallery and Art Shop.  Local artists and artisans will have a wide selection of functional artisan goods and fine art pieces for you explore.  You'll find everything from pet portraits and sculptures to food dishes and handmade collars and keychains.

Open Daily from March 30 to May 2, 2023. Free entry, donations welcome.

Hours:  Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm | Fri-Sat 9am-5pm | Sun 12:00-4:00

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