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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.

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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.