UPCOMING EVENTS
EVENTS CALENDAR
Find out all you need to know about our upcoming events, exhibition openings, programming and workshops all in one place.
CURRENT EXHIBITION:
Unexpected Bateman, running July 5 - October 26, 2024
Find out more about our current exhibitions here
EVENT LISTING
Abstract Afterschool Kids Paint Jam with Jenny Long
During this 4-week afterschool program we will explore the wonderful world of acrylic painting through a variety of themes and exercises. Jenny believes fully in the freedom within a child’s creativity and will empower her students to soar with their own authentic voice. Classes will include such aspects as demonstrating professional tricks of the trade such as color mixing, use of a variety of tools as well as collage to enhance the child’s visual vocabulary on surfaces such as canvas as well as experimental surfaces such as vinyl records. Jenny is always open to guiding her students through desired projects if student’s have a desire to develop a certain subject or theme. Supplies included.
Wednesday January 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st
3:30-5PM
Course Fee: $125 for all 4 Classes
for members $135 for non-members
Abstract Afterschool Kids Paint Jam with Jenny Long
During this 4-week afterschool program we will explore the wonderful world of acrylic painting through a variety of themes and exercises. Jenny believes fully in the freedom within a child’s creativity and will empower her students to soar with their own authentic voice. Classes will include such aspects as demonstrating professional tricks of the trade such as color mixing, use of a variety of tools as well as collage to enhance the child’s visual vocabulary on surfaces such as canvas as well as experimental surfaces such as vinyl records. Jenny is always open to guiding her students through desired projects if student’s have a desire to develop a certain subject or theme. Supplies included.
Wednesday January 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st
3:30-5PM
Course Fee: $125 for all 4 Classes
for members $135 for non-members
Abstract Afterschool Kids Paint Jam with Jenny Long
During this 4-week afterschool program we will explore the wonderful world of acrylic painting through a variety of themes and exercises. Jenny believes fully in the freedom within a child’s creativity and will empower her students to soar with their own authentic voice. Classes will include such aspects as demonstrating professional tricks of the trade such as color mixing, use of a variety of tools as well as collage to enhance the child’s visual vocabulary on surfaces such as canvas as well as experimental surfaces such as vinyl records. Jenny is always open to guiding her students through desired projects if student’s have a desire to develop a certain subject or theme. Supplies included.
Wednesday January 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st
3:30-5PM
Course Fee: $125 for all 4 Classes
for members $135 for non-members
Abstract Afterschool Kids Paint Jam with Jenny Long
During this 4-week afterschool program we will explore the wonderful world of acrylic painting through a variety of themes and exercises. Jenny believes fully in the freedom within a child’s creativity and will empower her students to soar with their own authentic voice. Classes will include such aspects as demonstrating professional tricks of the trade such as color mixing, use of a variety of tools as well as collage to enhance the child’s visual vocabulary on surfaces such as canvas as well as experimental surfaces such as vinyl records. Jenny is always open to guiding her students through desired projects if student’s have a desire to develop a certain subject or theme. Supplies included.
Wednesday January 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st
3:30-5PM
Course Fee: $125 for all 4 Classes
for members $135 for non-members
Kids Ornament Workshop
Join the Penticton Art gallery in learning to Craft three unique ornaments, Hot Chocolate included.
Wednesday November 29th 3:30-5:30
Children Ages 5-12
Members: $25 // Non-Members: $30
Summer camp Week 9: Cartoon mania
The final week of our Creative Kids Summer camps!
Familiar faces and new creations are what this week is about! Come learn the art of cartoon drawing and learn to create some of your very own characters!
Summer Camp Week 8: Colour me Modern
It’s week eight of our Creative Kids Summer Camps!
Come explore the wonderful world of Henri Matisse! We will paint, sculpt, collage and explore our own abstract style through bold colours, shapes and fun!
Summer Camp Week 7: Fantastical Worlds
It’s Week seven of our Creative Kids Summer Camps!
Artists have a history of creating fantastical worlds and in this camp you will learn all about those worlds and create your own. You will learn about the surrealists, the artists of the medieval ages, and modern artists who incorporate the fantastical into their work!
Summer Camp Week 6: Street Art
It’s week 6 of our Creative Kids Summer Camps!
Come and learn about street art and public art. We will look at artists like the Guerilla Girls, Banksy, and Keith Haring and the unique ways that they made art public– and then we will make some street art of our own!
Summer camp Week 5: Animation Studio
Week five of our Creative Kids Summer Camps is here!
Create a cast of characters and bring them to life right before your eyes. Start with drawings and script development and create your very own storyboard and movie sets. Move into sculpting and stop-motion animation, and then watch your creation come to life on the big screen!
Summer Camp Week 4: Five Art Isms
It’s week four of our Creative Kids Summer Camps!
Follow us along on a crash course of modern art history! We will visit famous names and places during five major art movements: Impressionism, Pointillism, Surrealism, Fauvism, and Cubism!
Summer Camp Week 3: Nature Explorers
Week Three of our Creative Kids Summer Camps is here!
From Emily Carr’s forests to Ted Harrison’s colourful skies, be inspired as you create your own art based on the natural environment!
Summer Camp Week 2: Iconic comics
Week two of our Creative Kids Summer camps is here!
Join us as we look at the history of comics. We will examine Manga, newspaper comic strips, Pop Art, and enter into the Marvel Universe!
Summer camp Week 1: Artistic Adventures
Week one of our Creative Kids Summer Camp is here!
Learn about some of the most iconic artists and their diverse techniques that changed the art world like Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock and the infamous street artist, Banksy!
Drop-in Screen printing with Foundry
Join us at the at the Penticton Art Gallery for a drop-in screen printing workshop in partnership with Foundry Penticton. This workshop is free and open for youth ages 19-24.
Learn how to screen print on a budget with things you might have at home. Once you have learned this technique you can make t-shirts, tote bags, and more!
Youth Week Graffiti Wall
Have you ever wanted to try graffiti? Well now here's your chance to drop-in to the art gallery and try some supervised graffiti with all materials provided. This is a free event for youth aged 12-24, put on in partnership with Penticton Youth Week. For more information on Youth Week and its events please visit: https://www.pentictonartscouncil.com/youth-week-2023
Drop-in Screen printing with Foundry
Join us at the at the Penticton Art Gallery for a drop-in screen printing workshop in partnership with Foundry Penticton as a part of Penticton Youth Week. This workshop is free and open for youth ages 12-18.
Learn how to screen print on a budget with things you might have at home. Once you have learned this technique you can make t-shirts, tote bags, and more!
For more info on youth week events please visit: https://www.pentictonartscouncil.com/youth-week-2023
Kids Art forgery: Square Mini Mural Tie-in Event
In addition to the Square Minim Mural Unveiling, Penticton Art Gallery and Cannery Brewing are hosting a Kids Art Forgery event during the Ignite the Arts Art Walk on March 25th from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
Children are invited to create their own forgery pieces of the murals, using their imagination and creativity to create unique interpretations. Parents are welcome to join in on the fun as we celebrate both the artistic talent of our juried mini Mural artists as well as the community's budding Picassos.
This event is by donation, with all proceeds going towards OSNS Child Development. We are excited to share that during the month of March, all donations made to OSNS will be matched by Wildstone Construction.
Prizes will be awarded to the up-and-coming artists in the form of VIP Ignite the Arts tickets!
This event promises to be a thrilling celebration of art, creativity, and community. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to support our local artists and ignite the arts in Penticton!