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.

Mugs of May – Show & Sale

Mugs of May Show & Sale is a fun celebration of the humble mug, something that we all have in our possession. Local artists created hundreds of functional ceramic mugs along with fabulous fine art pieces for this second annual show and sale. Open daily April 29 to May 31, 2022

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...

Golden Paints: A-Z Lecture & Demonstration

Join us for a FREE 2-hour demo and lecture with Golden rep, Samantha Williams-Chapelsky. You will receive valuable information about acrylics, gain information about mineral and modern pigments and how this relates to clean color mixing, as well as glazing and the creation of fabulous new colors. Click 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...

Culture Days

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

Join us between September 23 and October 16 for Culture Days - a national celebration of arts, culture, and creative expression! We invite the community down to the Arts Centre to explore the visual arts through fun and interactive workshops and artist demos.  All activities are FREE, ensuring everyone can participate.  Click on event for more details...

Open House – VCAC Printmaking Studio

The Okanagan Print Artists welcome you to an Open House at the Arts Centre. Learn about different methods of printmaking, meet some of Vernon's local printmakers, and see the Community Print Studio. Entry is FREE, as part of Culture Days. Click on event for more details...

Artists Trading Cards: Workshop & Swap

The Vernon Community Arts Centre is pleased to bring back another Artist Trading Card Extravaganza in celebration of Culture Days. Drop in Saturday, September 24, between 10:00-noon, where we will have all the supplies and materials you need to create your own mini artworks to trade. This activity is free and will be accepting optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission. Click on event for more details...

Handmade Journal Demonstrations with Silmara Emde

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

Come for a FREE demonstration on how to create handbound books that can be used for journals, sketchbooks, or zines. Silmara will demonstrate the basics of bookbinding using tools and papers you already have around your home. Click on event for more details...

Wheel Throwing Demonstrations with Gale Woodhouse

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

Watch ceramic artist Gale Woodhouse work her magic on the potter’s wheel! Gale makes throwing a bowl look easy, but it has taken 40 years of practice and hard work to develop her skills. She will answer any questions from the audience and address design considerations when throwing mugs, jugs, bowls, small plates, and other kitchen items. 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...

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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.