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"the little gallery that could"

An artist run centre and gallery
located in the historical
Winnipeg Union Bank Building
in the heart of Vernon British Columbia

3001 31 St. #1 upstairs
Vernon BC V1T 5H8 Canada
(250) 503 - 2297
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 4pm

Featured Artists    
Joanne Pringle Joanne Pringle  
Angelika Jaeger Angelika Jaeger  
Colleen Couves Colleen Couves  
 
 


Art in the Park - Amber Powell and Melissa Merrill

Other happenings at Vertigo:

SPEAKeasy Friday February 12th  -
Doors open @ 8pm - Show starts @ 8:30pm
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Vertigo Voices Reading Series

Readings begin at 7:30pm. Admission is $3.
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Ken Hamm In Concert at Gallery Vertigo
 Wednesday, February 17th @ 8pm
 Tickets are available at the Book Nook in Vernon
 Phone: 250-558-0668
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CALL TO ARTISTS
Cards, Cd's and DVD's wanted for Gallery Vertigo's ArtSake Art Shop

Books For ArtSake
Our call to local writers and publishers for books to stock the shelves of Gallery Vertigo's gift shop/treasure trove Artsake has been very successful and we now have shelves stocked with exciting books produced by the writers in our region. Not only can visitors buy a great book at Gallery Vertigo, they can support local writers and the North Okanagan's only artist-run centre at the same time. Please think of us when shopping for gifts year round.

Now Room for  Cards
Additional space has been freed up in the shop area and we are now able to accept artist cards on consignment. Only individually packaged original cards produced by artists will be accepted. (Each card should have a matching envelope and be contained in a cellophane packet.) The gallery will retain a 20% commission on sales in the shop. We encourage artists living throughout the Okanagan region to submit their original cards on consignment.

Local musicians and film makers are also invited to submit their CD's/DVD's for sale in the shop. (Same commission applies.) 

Please give Judith a call if you have any questions or if you would like to make an appointment to add your cards/CD's/DVD's to our inventory. 

250-503-2297
judithjurica@galleryvertigo.com

 

Calling All Artists Harbouring a Secret Penchant for Writing!

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Local writer kevin mcpherson eckhoff
volunteers in the new book store

Gallery Vertigo is pleased to announce the newest addition to its merchandise corner: an independent, small press store.
Writers and publishers will be able to vend their wares, subject to a reasonable commission, along two feature walls. If you are interested in participating in this opportunity, please contact the gallery at info@galleryvertigo.com for details.
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Studios available at Gallery Vertigo
Become a studio artist at the North Okanagan's only Artist Run Centre! Gain important exposure, networking and learning opportunities. Enjoy the benefits of a creatively-charged, inspiring work environment while contributing to the growth of an important venue for artists in our region.
Come by the gallery to view the vacancy and to learn more.
Artists from outside Vernon are also welcome to apply.
The studio rents for $75.00 per month. Sell your work free of commission. 24 hour access. Use of kitchen facilities. 
Some volunteer work and gallery sitting required.
Please call Judith at (250)503-2297 (Tuesdays and Fridays) 
or email: judithjurica@galleryvertigo.com for more information.

 

Current Exhibitions:
Tuesday January 12th to Friday February 5th 2009
Opening Reception is Thursday January 14th at 7pm
Gallery #1 and Gallery#2

Incognito
an exhibit of
school district 22
student
art work
plus
MUSIC/DRAMA
PERFORMANCES
@ the Vernon Jazz Club
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NOAA Members Wall Gallery:
 Don Albert: Paintings and Photographs
Don Albert
Albert has taken photographs in all of the National Parks and in many of the Provincial Parks in the southern half of British Columbia and Alberta. His photographs and paintings can be found in collections in eight provinces across Canada, in ten US States, in England and Japan.
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Window on the Street Gallery:
Recent Work: Helen Valk
Helen Valk
Helen is an active volunteer at Gallery Vertigo and exhibits her work regularly at the gallery. Her vivid and lively abstract oils on canvas are remarkably fearless and fresh.
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Kalamalka Vertigo at Okanagan College:
Ron Spence
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KALAMALKA VERTIGO
All are invited to view the works at Kalamalka Vertigo, located at Vernon's Kalamalka Campus of Okanagan College. The gallery is located just past the college lecture theatre in the main building adjacent to the college office.
"Kalamalka Vertigo" , located at the Kalamalka campus of Okanagan College, represents a joint venture between Gallery Vertigo and Okanagan College. This is the newest incarnation of the ongoing partnership between the two institutions. 

Other programs at Vertigo:



Knitting Circle At Gallery Vertigo
With Janet Armstrong
Now the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month 10am to 1noon
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Smarties!
Family Drop-Ins at Gallery Vertigo!
Sundays from 2pm to 4pm.
Sunday Januarty 17th - 2- 4pm
Recycle Bin Art with Instructor James Postill
Sunday Januarty 24th - 2 - 4pm
Olympic Shapes and Colours with Christine Kashuba
Sunday - January 31st - 2 - 4pm
Let's Knit Together! with Instructors from the Gallery Vertigo Knitting Circle
Sunday - February 7th - 2-4PM
Mardi Gras Masks with Tara Hennigar
Sunday - February 14th - 2-4PM
Valentines Cards with Eleanor Deines
Sunday - February 21st - 2-4PM
Cave Paintings with Miranda Aschenbrenner
Sunday - February 28th - 2-4PM
Opening the Actor: Listening to Hear with Matt Brown
Sunday - March 7th - 2-4PM
Making Memories with Cherie Hanson
Sunday - March 14th - 2-4PM
Recycle Bin Art with James Postill

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Volunteers Needed for the Smarties Program!
Can you help? We will need lots of helpers to keep this program going smoothly. No training required, we'll show you what to do.We need helpers to open and close the gallery, move tables, set out and clean up materials,
assist instructors, make coffee, bring goodies, etc.
Call Karen Meyer, SMARTIES Coordinator @ 250-558-5954
email: karenmeyer@ shaw.ca
Or, call the gallery @ 250-503-2297

Sponsors Needed!
Can you help with a cash donation, or gift of supplies, equipment, etc?
Our program relies on the generous support of our community. It's a great chance to help kids and adults enjoy affordable art experiences. ($3 drop-in fee suggested) To show our appreciation, your logo will appear on all SMARTIES printed and e-materials

Gallery Vertigo wishes to thank these sponsors of the SMARTIES program: The City of Vernon, The Government of British Columbia (Department of Housing and Social Development - Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch), OPUS Framing and Art Supplies, WelkMart and the Gallery Vertigo Knitting Circle. Thanks also to WelkMart and to the Vernon Science Centre for their support.

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