The OAC is back at the Vernon Arts Centre for their annual, Fall for Art Show and Sale! Hundreds of pieces of original art, along with some art cards.

Sat Nov 18, 9:30-4:30
Sun Nov 19, 9:30-4:00

The Okanagan Artists of Canada Society (OACS) is a non profit society art club whose membership is made up of talented and creative artists from the city of Vernon and surrounding areas. The OACS is one of the oldest art associations in BC and many of its’ alumni have become well known Canadian artists.

 

Free to attend. Come out and support these talented local artists!

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.

“People get this idea it is really easy [to make art] when you have a mental illness, but it’s not,” she says. “It’s harder because you have to deal with the struggles you are going through, as well as trying to do a piece.” ~Bernadette Kroft.

“Art makes me a better person. It makes me feel like I can do anything if I put my mind to it.” Artist Betty Kent

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, 5:30-8:30pm.

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

 

 

 

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.

 

 

The Vernon Community Arts Centre is proud to present “Expressions of 2023”, a collection of new works by members of the Arts Council of the North Okanagan.  The artwork from Okanagan artists is always diverse and showcases everything from prints and paintings, to clay and glass sculptures, and a variety of mixed media creations.  Come on down, check out the show, and support your local arts community.

Expressions of 2023 runs June 2nd to July 4th, and is open daily to the public.

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