Thursday May 17th 2012

Opening Receptions

The Kelowna Art Gallery holds a number of opening receptions throughout the year to launch new exhibitions. These events frequently include a talk and tour of the exhibition, delivered by the artist(s) and/or the guest curator. Opening receptions are free and open to members and guests, by invitation.

Click here if you’d like to be added to our invitations list. We hope to see you at our next event!

UPCOMING OPENING RECEPTION EVENTS:

GO Party! 6: Illuminate

Friday, June 22, 2012
7 to 10 pm, at the Kelowna Art Gallery

Illuminate will officially kick off the Okanagan’s favorite season, while shining a light on the variety of exhibitions on view at the Gallery through the summer. To celebrate the summer solstice, the evening will feature four exhibitions, complimentary refreshments, a cash bar, door prizes and silent auction, a photo studio, a hands-on art activity, and musical entertainment by local recording artists Thomas Kjorven and Jeff Piattelli.

Guests are invited to break out their bright colours and dress to impress – Okanagan summer style! Proceeds from this fundraising event will benefit the Gallery’s educational programming.

Advance tickets are $20 for members, $30 for non-members, include refreshments and two complimentary beverages, and will be available for purchase at the Gallery, at Mosaic Books, online at kelownaartgallery.com, or by calling 250-762-2226.

Tickets will be available for purchase at the door on Friday, June 22, 2012, priced at $30 for members, and $40 for non-members.

This event is generously sponsored by

NOTE: This GO Party! event coincides with the launch of the exhibition, Bearing Witness.


May is Asian Heritage Month. Help us celebrate how Asian culture has influenced our community. Each weekend in May we will explore a different Asian art form.

This weekend at Family Sundays: Join us on May 20 for Kite-making! Participants will make and decorate kites with teacher, William Chiu. Just $4 per person, incl. Gallery admission.

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GO Party! 6: Illuminate lights up the art gallery on Friday, June 22, 2012 from 7-10 pm. Tickets $20 for members, $30 for non-members, and incl. 2 beverage, snack buffet, musical entertainment, plus lots more! Read more...

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ART ADVENTURES is back for another summer full of fun and creativity. Register now for full and half-day classes available for children ages 3 to 12. Special pricing for members! Read more...
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Contact us:
1315 Water Street
Kelowna, BC, Canada
V1Y 9R3
T: 250-762-2226
F: 250-762-9875
email: info@kelownaartgallery.com

Hours of Operation
Tuesday to Saturday,
10 am-5 pm
Thursday until 9 pm
Sunday 1-4 pm
closed Monday

Admission
Individual: $5
Students and Seniors: $4
Family: $10
Admission prices are subject to HST.
Admission to the Gallery is FREE to Members
On Thursdays, from 3-9 pm, admission is FREE to everyone.
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The Kelowna Art Gallery is now an official location where the Cultural Access Pass card can be validated for new Canadian Citizens.
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The Kelowna Art Gallery gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance of the City of Kelowna, The Canada Council for the Arts, British Columbia Arts Council, the Province of British Columbia, School District #23, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Central Okanagan Foundation, our members, donors and sponsors.