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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Studio Chill
Wednesdays
4:00 to 6:00 pm
Ages 13 to 21
FREE admission
Join us in our studio on Wednesday evenings to learn new skills and develop your art practice. Studio Chill is a space for you to drop-in and learn about art materials, styles, and techniques.
Each week we will introduce a project and technique. Featured mediums include painting, printmaking and textiles, which will rotate weekly. Light instruction and all materials are provided for you. Come work on existing projects or start something new.
We welcome folks of all skill levels aged 13 to 21. Bring your friends and make new ones! Registration is not required.

A Practice in Attentiveness: Photography and Poetry
Thursday, April 10
5:00 to 8:00 pm
Adult Studio, Pay-What-You-Can

Slow Stitch Club (Adult)
Thursday, March 13
6:30pm to 8:00pm
18+ FREE
Location: Kamloops Downtown Library
Drop-In

Slow Stitch Club (Youth)
Saturday, April 12
1:00pm to 2:30pm
Ages 14-18, FREE
Location: Kamloops Downtown Library
Drop-In

4-Panel Comix Workshop
Saturday April 19th
11:00am to 1:00pm
Ages 18+ PWYC
REGISTER
Join local artist Charlie Napcolors to learn how to make 4-Panel comix. 4-Panel comix are an easy, fun way to write your own story or learn about how story structures work.


4-Panel Comix Workshop
Saturday April 26th
11:00am to 1:00pm
Ages 18+ PWYC
REGISTER
Join local artist Charlie Napcolors to learn how to make 4-Panel comix. 4-Panel comix are an easy, fun way to write your own story or learn about how story structures work.

Print Social: Screen Printing
Saturday, April 26
2:00 to 4:00pm
Adult Studio, Pay-What-You-Can

SPRING BREAK ART CAMP
Spring Break Camp
March 17 to 21 // March 24 to 28, 2024
9:00am to 3:00pm
Ages 5 to 12
$250 per child per week // $225 for members
Join us for our week-long Spring Break Camps! Through experiences in our galleries and adventures in our studios, young artists will learn through play and discover new ways to share their ideas through art.

SPRING BREAK ART CAMP
Spring Break Camp
March 17 to 21 // March 24 to 28, 2024
9:00am to 3:00pm
Ages 5 to 12
$250 per child per week // $225 for members
Join us for our week-long Spring Break Camps! Through experiences in our galleries and adventures in our studios, young artists will learn through play and discover new ways to share their ideas through art.

Slow Stitch Club (Youth)
Saturday, March 15
1:00pm to 2:30pm
Ages 14-18, FREE
Location: Kamloops Downtown Library
Drop-In
An opportunity to connect, slow down and stitch. Bring a well-loved object in need of repair and learn the art of visible mending. Ages 14-18.
While registration is not required for this program, we encourage you to attend all three events in this series to build on your new skills. The series runs Feb 15, Mar 15, and Apr 12.

Slow Stitch Club (Adult)
Thursday, March 13
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Ages 18+, FREE
Location: Kamloops Downtown Library
Drop-In

FAMILY ART SATURDAY
Saturday, February 15
1:00 to 3:00 pm
All ages, FREE admission
Celebrate Family Day weekend at the Gallery!
On Saturday, 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. All materials are provided. We look forward to seeing you at the Gallery!

YOUNG INTERPRETERS
February 4, 11, 18, 25 // March 4, 11
Weekly 90 minute workshops, morning & afternoon
options available.
$63 // $56.70 for members (per child)
Ages 5 +
Morning class, 10:00 to 11:30 am, 10 spaces
Afternoon class, 1:00 to 2:30 pm, 10 spaces
Introduction to Monotype Printmaking with Gelli Plates
Saturday, December 28
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Adult Studio (18+)
Pay-What-You-Can

Block Printing for Gift Giving
Thursday, December 5
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Adult Studio, Pay-What-You-Can

Legacy Unveiled: Black History in Kamloops
Saturdays, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
November 16, 23, 30
All ages, FREE

Adult Studio: Appliqué Patches
Saturday, November 30
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Adults, FREE
Location: Kamloops Library

In the Studio with Adrian
Thursday, November 28
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Adult Studio, Pay-What-You-Can

Legacy Unveiled: Black History in Kamloops
Saturdays, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
November 16, 23, 30
All ages, FREE

Introduction to Drawing with Pencil Crayons
Thursday, November 21
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Adult Studio, Pay-What-You-Can

Legacy Unveiled: Black History in Kamloops
Saturdays, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
November 16, 23, 30
All ages, FREE

Adult Studio: Collage Party
Thursday, November 14
6:15 to 7:45 pm
Adults, FREE
Location: Kamloops Library

YOUNG INTERPRETERS
Fall Young Interpreters
November 12, 19, 26 // December 3, 10, 17
Weekly 90 minute workshops, morning & afternoon
options available.
$60 // Ages 5 +
Morning class, 10:00 to 11:30 am, 10 spaces
Afternoon class, 1:00 to 2:30 pm, 10 spaces

Introduction to Painting with Gouache
Thursday, November 7
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Adult Studio, Pay-What-You-Can

Youth Hub: Screen Printing Patches
Friday, November 1
3:30 to 5:00 pm
Ages 12 to 18, FREE
Location: Kamloops Library


Family Fun Zone: Articulated Paper Puppets
Saturday, October 19
10:30 to 12:30 pm
Ages 0 to 12
FREE
Kamloops Library - downtown

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!

Youth Indigenous Beading Workshop
Tuesday, October 1
3:30 to 5:00 pm
Ages 13 to 18
FREE
North Kamloops Library - Programming Room
Join instructors from the Kamloops Art Gallery to learn how to create Indigenous beading in this introductory workshop.
By Hand
Thursdays, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Adult Studio, Pay-What-You-Can
September 5 // Relief printmaking
September 12 // Simple bookbinding
September 19 // Sewing with leather

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!
By Hand
Thursdays, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Adult Studio, Pay-What-You-Can
September 5 // Relief printmaking
September 12 // Simple bookbinding
September 19 // Sewing with leather

By Hand
Thursdays, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Adult Studio, Pay-What-You-Can
September 5 // Relief printmaking
September 12 // Simple bookbinding
September 19 // Sewing with leather

SUMMER ART CAMP 2024
Weekly, July 2 to August 30
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Ages 5 to 12
$240 per week // $216 for members*

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!

SUMMER ART CAMP 2024
Weekly, July 2 to August 30
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Ages 5 to 12
$240 per week // $216 for members*

SUMMER ART CAMP 2024
Weekly, July 2 to August 30
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Ages 5 to 12
$240 per week // $216 for members*