UPCOMING PROGRAMS + EVENTS
Our programs and events offer opportunities for people of all ages to learn how art connects us with our daily lives. Focusing on the KAG’s current exhibitions, programs include art camps, interactive tours, activities and workshops that encourage self-expression and experimentation while learning about art techniques, basic design concepts and a variety of media. Our events include exhibition opening receptions, fundraisers to inspire you and special happenings in the Gallery Store.
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FAMILY ART SATURDAY
Saturday, October 12
1:00 to 4:00 pm
All ages, FREE admission
Celebrate Culture Days with the Kamloops Art Gallery! Join us for a fun afternoon of family-friendly mini-tours and hands-on art making activities inspired by our exhibitions.
This is a family-focused program where parents and/or caregivers participate with their children throughout the tour and art-making activities. No registration is required, exhibition admission is included. We look forward to seeing you at the Gallery!
Children’s Arts Festival
Saturday, September 21
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Riverside Park
FREE Admission
Organized by the Kamloops Arts Council, the Gallery participates in this fun-filled, creative day of artistic, musical, and theatrical activities and performances for children 2 to 12. Look for the KAG booth at Riverside Park!
FAMILY ART SATURDAY & Summer Art Camp exhibition opening
Saturday, Sept 14
1:00 to 3:00 pm
All ages, FREE admission
Join us for a fun afternoon of family-friendly mini-tours and hands-on art making activities inspired by our exhibitions, and celebrate the Summer Art Camp exhibition opening!
This is a family-focused program where parents and/or caregivers participate with their children throughout the tour and art-making activities. No registration is required, exhibition admission is included. We look forward to seeing you at the Gallery!
Rainbow Connections: The Rainbow Magic Passport Program
Saturday, August 24
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
All ages, FREE admission
Get Pride Parade ready! Make a flag, button, or bring your own t-shirt or tote bag to print on. We will have painting, screen-printing, and button-making stations set up with light instruction provided. Join us in celebrating Kamloops Pride Week with the whole family! This is a family-focused program where parents and/or caregivers participate with their children throughout. No registration is required, exhibition admission is included. We look forward to seeing you at the Gallery!
Zine Launch Party
Friday, July 3
5:30 to 7:30 pm
Location: The Store, 185 Royal Ave.
Join KFPC, KAG, and Haus of Misfit for a potluck, short talk about zine culture, and to browse, buy, and trade the KFPC zines and zines from Haus of Misfit!
FAMILY ART SATURDAY
Saturday, June 22
1:00 to 3:00 pm
All ages, FREE
Join us for a fun afternoon of family-friendly mini-tours and hands-on art making activities inspired by our exhibitions. Parents are asked to stay with their children throughout tours and art making activities. No registration is required, exhibition admission is included.
FAMILY ART SATURDAY
Family Art Saturday
Saturday, February 17
1:00 to 3:00 pm
All ages, FREE
Join us for a fun afternoon of family-friendly mini-tours and hands-on art making activities inspired by our exhibitions. Parents are asked to stay with their children throughout tours and art making activities. No registration is required, exhibition admission is included.
FAMILY ART SATURDAY
Saturday, January 27
1:00 to 3:00 pm
All ages, FREE
Join us for a fun afternoon of family-friendly mini-tours and hands-on art making activities inspired by our exhibitions. Parents are asked to stay with their children throughout tours and art making activities. No registration is required, exhibition admission is included.
Telling Our Own Stories
Telling Our Own Stories
Family Zone, Kamloops Library
Saturday, December 16, 2023
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Ages 0 to 12, FREE
Building Visual Worlds
Building Visual Worlds
Fridays, 4:00 to 5:30 pm
November 3, 10, 17, 24
Ages 6 to 12, FREE
FAMILY ART SATURDAY
Saturday, September 2
1:00 to 2:30 pm
All ages, FREE
Join us for a fun afternoon of family-friendly mini-tours and hands-on art making activities inspired by our exhibitions. Parents are asked to stay with their children throughout tours and art making activities. No registration is required, exhibition admission is included.
FAMILY ART SATURDAY
Saturday, January 28
1:00 to 3:00 pm
All ages, FREE
Join us for a fun afternoon of family-friendly mini-tours and hands-on art making activities inspired by our exhibitions. Parents are asked to stay with their children throughout tours and art making activities. No registration is required, exhibition admission is included.
Family Day at the Kamloops Art Gallery
FREE Family Admission
Friday, February 18 and Saturday, February 19, 2022
FREE Printmaking kits, available February 14 to 19, 2022
In celebration of Family Day, the Gallery is offering unique ways for families to engage in this exhibition. Admission to the Kamloops Art Gallery is FREE for families on Friday, February 18 and Saturday, February 19.
Continue the family fun at home with one of our PRINT TOGETHER printmaking kits. These kits offered FREE to Family Day participants contain everything you need to create beautiful, reusable handkerchiefs. No previous experience is necessary, and artists of all ages can participate in this activity.
A limited number of printmaking kits are available.