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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

Studio Clearance & Seconds Sale

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

Find great deals on art supplies and handmade pottery at the Vernon Community Arts Centre's Spring Studio Clearance and Seconds Sale.  You'll find everything from paints, brushes and easels, to glass and ceramic tools to crafting supplies, inspirational art books and more. VCAC is also selling 'seconds' from the pottery studio. Ceramic mugs, bowls, plates and more will all be up for grabs.

Sale runs Saturday & Sunday, April 15-16, from 9am to 1pm. Be sure Save the Date! The early bird gets the worm!

Mugs of May – Art Show & Sale

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

Mugs of May Art Show & Sale is a fun celebration of the humble mug, something that we use every day. Each year local potters and other artisans fill the Arts Centre with hundreds of functional mugs along with fabulous fine art pieces.  Throughout the show, artists continue to make and bring in new pieces, so be sure to pop in more than once to find those one-of-a-kind mugs for your collection, or to give as gifts. 
Open daily from May 4 to 29th.

Okanagan Living

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

Local artists showcase what they love about the Okanagan lifestyle in this highly anticipated exhibit. Using a variety of artistic styles and mediums, they explore everything from the landscape and wildlife to their favourite pastimes and culinary delights. Featured will also be several paintings that were completed in the June Rail Trail Plein Air event hosted by the Arts Council of the North Okanagan.

Okanagan Living runs July 7 to August 1, and is open daily to the public. Hours are Mon-Thurs 9-9, Fri-Sat 9-5, Sun 12-4.

Admission is free and donations are accepted should you wish to contribute to future community arts programming.

Awakening the Spirit

Awakening the Spirit

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

The Vernon Community Arts Centre is proud to welcome back The Canadian Mental Health Association and the 20th Annual Awakening the Spirit Art Show & Sale, celebrating the creative talents of people living with mental illness.

Art has a therapeutic quality that has proven to benefit the mental health of individuals. Artwork on display is from those living with mental illness who have used art to improve their mental health positively. We hope to break down some of the barriers and stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness through art and creativity. 

Awakening the Spirit runs August 3 to 22nd, and is open daily to the public. Hours are Mon-Thurs 9-9, Fri-Sat 9-5, Sun 12-4. An opening reception will be held Thursday, August 3rd from 5:30 to 8:30pm

Admission is free and donations are accepted should you wish to contribute to future community programming.

Encouraging Ability In The Arts

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

VCAC is pleased to present “Encouraging Ability in the Arts”, an exhibit featuring works from the Joining Hands Program.

Joining Hands assists and provides adults living with disabilities varied opportunities to explore and develop their artistic abilities. The project accommodates beginner, emerging and established artists, giving them the opportunity to be a part of something tangible in their community through artistic and creative expression.

Join us in celebrating ability and diversity in the arts!

Exhibit Dates: September 12 to October 3

Form & Figure – A Human View

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

We're celebrating the human form!

Featuring works from VCAC’s Life Drawing Classes and other members of the Arts Council, this exhibit seeks to offer a tasteful representation of the human figure and celebrate its beauty, diversity, and complexity.

From the realistic to the abstract, the human figure has intrigued and inspired artists throughout centuries and across cultures. It offers us insight into the range and intricacy of our emotions, and allows us to express beliefs, tell stories, and explore what it means to be human.  Our aim with this show is to provide an opportunity for artists to find creative ways to portray the human figure and for viewers to engage with works of art in a meaningful way.

Exhibit runs daily, October 5 to 31 and admission is always free.  For those that wish to make a donation, we will accept with gratitude and put funds back into our community arts programming.

Free

Artsolutely VIP Member Reception

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

Join us for a VIP Members evening with the talented artisans of ARTSOLUTELY! Get exclusive access to thousands of handmade items for sale, and get the first opportunity to purchase […]

Artsolutely Holiday Artisan Market

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

Artsolutely is an annual artisans show known for being a shopping extravaganza with quality hand-made gifts that can’t be found anywhere else! With works from over 40 local artisans, it’s a one-stop-shop offering something for everyone: pottery, paintings, glass art, jewellery, metal and wood work, fabric arts, natural products, and so much more! Artsolutely invites visitors into a warm and relaxed atmosphere where they can leisurely take in the beauty of local art and shop for those they love. New products arrive daily so you'll want to check back often. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: Dec 1 to 23. To learn more, or to apply as an artist vendor, visit www.vernonarts.ca/artsolutely.

Artsolutely Community Appreciation Day

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

Join us Sat, December 16th from noon to 5 for our ARTSOLUTELY Community Appreciation Day! Two people will WIN an Artsolutely Shopping Spree worth up to $150! Enjoy Live Art Demonstrations including Raku Firing, Chainsaw Carving, Wheel Throwing and Live Painting, PLUS musical entertainment, Hot Chocolate Bar, Kids Art Activities. The Wicked Waffles Food Truck will also be on location along with the Winter Carnival Games Igoo and Beach Radio! 

Artsolutely Artisan Market runs daily until December 23rd, with new items arriving daily. Thanks for shopping local and supporting the artists and the VCAC's 18th annual fundraiser!

Altered Realities, Abstracted Creations

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

"Altered Realities, Abstracted Creations" invites you to explore the the beauty of ambiguity through abstract and representational art. This exhibit features a range of paintings, sculptures, and prints from Okanagan artists, and runs February 2 to 25 at the Vernon Community Arts Centre.

FREE

Hours:  Mon-Thurs 9-9, Fri-Sat 9-5, Sun 12-4

Free

Landscapes, Real & Imagined

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

Landscapes, whether real or imagined, encourage us to take a moment to explore, and experience new worlds. For this exhibit, local artists were tasked to draw inspiration from the world around them and translate it with their own unique vision and artistic style.

Join us this March and venture into familiar and unfamiliar territory and unique landscapes at the Vernon Community Arts Centre Gallery. Participating artists are all members of the Arts Council of the North Okanagan, the not-for-profit society that runs the VCAC.

Exhibit is open to the public daily, March 1 to April 2, 2024.
Hours:  Monday-Thursday 9-9, Friday-Saturday 9-5, Sunday 12-4

No entry fee. Donations welcomed for those that wish to support Vernon Community Arts programming.

Free

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Hours of Operation

Monday to Thursday

9:00am to 9:00pm

Fridays & Saturdays

9:00am to 5:00pm

Sundays

12:00pm to 4:00pm

Please note, the Centre is closed on some statutory holidays.