To exhibit, collect and encourage local, regional, national and international art of the highest possible standards. To provide education, information, and inspiration to the regional community.
Applicants are reminded that education is the prime mandate of the Gallery. Exhibitions are chosen based on the following criteria:
Prospective exhibitors should be working artists with an established exhibition history, demonstrated abilities/education and serious artistic intent. The Vernon Public Art Gallery is booked an average of eighteen months in advance. The selection process can take up to a year from first contact. Unless there is a cancellation, it is rare that an exhibitor would receive a showing earlier than this. It is not our mandate to sell works of art. The VPAG offers exhibiting artists honoraria (CARFAC) in two of its galleries. Application must include:
Mail applications to:
Curator, Vernon Public Art Gallery
3228 – 31st Avenue
Vernon BC, V1T 2H3
email: curator@vernonpublicartgallery.com