Vernon Public Art Gallery

Vernon Public Art Gallery The Vernon Public Art Gallery Society is committed to fostering the appreciation of the visual arts

The Vernon Public Art Gallery warmly invites you to the opening reception of the Midsummer's Eve of the Arts Preview. En...
06/18/2026

The Vernon Public Art Gallery warmly invites you to the opening reception of the Midsummer's Eve of the Arts Preview. Engage with the art, explore auction packages, and enjoy light refreshments, while celebrating the community coming together.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 6-8 PM
Vernon Public Art Gallery | 3228 31 Ave
Free Entry

Opening receptions are graciously sponsored by Cypress Funeral & Cremation Services.

With the 40th annual Midsummer's Eve of the Arts coming up next month, we're putting out a last call for artists to cont...
06/18/2026

With the 40th annual Midsummer's Eve of the Arts coming up next month, we're putting out a last call for artists to contribute their art to our annual fundraiser art auction. To be included in the MEA preview exhibition at the Vernon Public Art Gallery, art will need to be received at the gallery by this Monday, June 22.

We're seeking donations of 1–2 original artwork per artist/collector, which can either be 100% donated to the gallery, or have 30% of the auction sale price of the artwork go back to the artist. Submit the form through the link in our bio or bring the artwork by the gallery to donate a piece.

All donated artwork will be featured in the main event, printed MEA program, and select pieces will be included in promotional content. Artwork received at the gallery by June 22 will also be included in the pre-auction exhibition.

Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts: Mid 2010s to Early 2020sWe're officially 4 weeks out from the 40th annual Midsummer's Eve o...
06/17/2026

Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts: Mid 2010s to Early 2020s

We're officially 4 weeks out from the 40th annual Midsummer's Eve of the Arts and sharing some photos of the last decade of the Vernon Public Art Gallery's annual art auction fundraiser. We've got some amazing artwork and wonderful local business packages that are ready to be bid on next month. Don't miss out on this exciting evening celebrating arts and culture in the North Okanagan! Tickets are available through the following link: https://ticketscandy.com/e/midsummers-eve-of-the-arts-17396

Wednesday, July 15 | 6pm
Coldstream Community Hall

Presented by Bannister Honda | Bannister GM

06/13/2026

Clifford Ozee is a sculptor whose work centers on the fabrication and transformation of steel. His practice is built through hands on experimentation and a close engagement with the physical behavior of the material. Using welding, plasma-cutting, and hydroforming, he pushes steel beyond what can be shaped by hand alone, learning its limits through repeated trials of pressure, heat, and force.

Ozee’s current work focuses on hydroformed ampersands, the “and” symbol. Each form is carefully fabricated and finished through mirror polished stainless steel and powder coating in bright primary colors. The work emphasizes precision and craftsmanship while acknowledging the subtle distortions created by pressure.

Through disciplined fabrication and repetition, Ozee develops forms that reveal both the strength and vulnerability of steel. Each sculpture reflects a commitment to process, technical skill, and refinement within a demanding material.

‘Emergence’, featuring work by seven recent UBCO BFA graduates, is on exhibition at the gallery until July 25.

On Friday, June 5, Cathy Shultz hosted an open studio at the Vernon Public Art Gallery, working on her latest pieces thr...
06/06/2026

On Friday, June 5, Cathy Shultz hosted an open studio at the Vernon Public Art Gallery, working on her latest pieces throughout the afternoon as a part of the local First Friday Art Trail. This offered visitors the chance to connect with her and get a behind-the-scenes look into her creative process.

Thanks to Cathy for sharing her artwork with the community and First Friday Art Trail.

06/05/2026

Maya Taki is a sculptor and painter who works primarily in oil paint and steel. Her work explores iconic Japanese imagery popular in tattooing.

Working with designs that she creates digitally, she transforms them to large steel cutouts with several layers that she uses as painting supports. Blending sculptural language with painting, she works across mediums to merge her interests together. A recurring theme in Maya’s work is identity, and the tensions that come along with being from a mixed heritage. Combining traditional styles and ways of making art with a contemporary lens has been a way for her to learn more about her ancestry while also including a perspective as someone who grew up and currently lives in Canada.

‘Emergence’, featuring work by seven recent UBCO BFA graduates, is on exhibition at the gallery until July 25.

Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts: Late 2000s to Early 2010sNow that the 40th annual Midsummer's Eve of the Arts is getting cl...
06/04/2026

Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts: Late 2000s to Early 2010s

Now that the 40th annual Midsummer's Eve of the Arts is getting closer, with just 6 weeks to go, we're offering a look back at what the event looked like a couple of decades ago.

As the Vernon Public Art Gallery's signature annual fundraiser, Midsummer's Eve of the Arts is a wonderful chance to support the arts in the North Okanagan. Early bird pricing has been extended until June 15th, so if you haven't bought the tickets yet, now is your chance!

Wednesday, July 15 | 6pm
Coldstream Community Hall

Presented by Bannister Honda | Bannister GM

06/03/2026

The Vernon Public Art Gallery has been a part of the community for 60+ years and is the oldest art gallery in the Interior Region of British Columbia! Watch to learn more about VPAG and all they do for our community✨

First Friday Art Trail at VPAG featuring Cathy ShultzJoin us for First Friday Art Trail, a free, community-driven event ...
06/02/2026

First Friday Art Trail at VPAG featuring Cathy Shultz

Join us for First Friday Art Trail, a free, community-driven event held on the first Friday of every month throughout Greater Vernon.

Organized by a collective of local artists, First Friday invites you to explore open studios and creative spaces across the region. It’s a chance to meet artists, learn about their work, and experience the vibrant creative community that makes Vernon unique.

While the Vernon Public Art Gallery is not a working artist studio, we’re proud to participate as a host venue for artists who don’t have a public studio space. Each month, we feature a local artist in an open studio-style setting so visitors can connect directly with the artist and see works in progress.

This month we’re featuring local artist Cathy Shultz. Drop in to meet Cathy, learn about her creative process, and experience her work up close in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Friday, June 5 | 12 PM - 4 PM
3228 31st Ave, Downtown Vernon
Free admission | Everyone welcome

05/30/2026

Rain Doody is a multimedia artist working mainly through sculpture and caricature. In his work, he experiments through usage of raw vs polished materials, and toes the line of the jank. He draws inspiration from acne scars, mole hairs, folds and shades of skin,
and the muppets.

“My vision is inter dimensional beings have noticed the ridiculosity in humans self-inflicted suppression. Why must everything be tiny, smooth, and minimalist? Humans are losing their most interesting parts; so they’ve infiltrated this plane to shock us back
into our factory settings.”

Growing up q***r in the 2000s, Rain explores the effect of social media on self expression and perception. He embraces the strange and unusual through texture and colour, and creates ‘perfectly janky’ works to reflect the unique delight in imperfection.

'Emergence', featuring work by seven recent UBCO BFA graduates, is on exhibition at the gallery until July 25.

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3228/31st Avenue
Vernon, BC
V1T2H3

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Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
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