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!
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
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*
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*
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*
Craftivism: Botanical Art Night
Saturday, July 4
5:30 to 8:00 pm
Location: Butler Urban Farm, 127 Clapperton Rd
Join the Kamloops Art Gallery and the Kamloops Food Policy Council for a night of botanical art making! Participants can try flower pounding on textiles, or take inspiration from the environment around them to create their own projects. Supplies will be provided. Folks are welcome to bring their own materials and art projects to work on during this time.
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 Fun Zone: Spinning Wonders
Family Fun Zone: Spinning Wonders
Saturday, May 18
10:30 to 12:30 pm
Ages 0-12, FREE
Location: Kamloops Library
Youth Hub: Articulated Paper Puppets
Youth Hub: Articulated Paper Puppets
Friday, May 3
3:30 to 4:45 pm
Ages 12 to 18
FREE Admission, Registration required
Kamloops Library - downtown
Bring your drawings to life! Create paper puppets with movable joints in a collaborative workshop with the Kamloops Art Gallery. Ages 12-18.
Art with Fabric and Thread
Youth Hub: Art with Fabric and Thread
Friday, March 1
3:30 to 4:45 pm
Ages 12 to 18
FREE Admission
Kamloops Library - downtown
Have you ever drawn with thread? Painted with fabric? Get experimental in this special edition Youth Hub. Ages 12-18.
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 Fun Zone: Fabric Collage
Family Fun Zone: Fabric Collage
Saturday, February 17
10:30 to 12:30 pm
Ages 0 -12, FREE
Kamloops Library - downtown
Explore art through fabric as little and big hands come together to create a collage art.
Introduction to Screen Printing
Introduction to Screen Printing
Saturday, February 10
1:00 to 3:30 pm
Ages 14+, FREE
Location: Kamloops Library
YOUNG INTERPRETERS
Mondays 11:00 to 12:30 pm
Mondays 1:30 to 3:00 pm
February 5, 12, 26 // March 4, 11
For children aged 5+
$36 for winter session
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
Introduction to Screen Printing with Hand-cut Stencils
Introduction to Screen Printing with Hand-cut Stencils
Youth Hub, Kamloops Library
Friday, November 24, 2023
3:30 to 4:45 pm
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.
SUMMER ART CAMP
Weekly, July 17 to August 25
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Ages 5 to 12
$240 per week // $216 for members
Join us for fun-filled weeks of art making and exploration at the Kamloops Art Gallery!
Through experiences in our galleries with summer exhibitions echoes and In the Paint, field trips in the community, and adventures in our studios, young artists will discover new ways to share their stories. Each week will offer opportunities to learn through play and create artworks of all sizes. We will be making books, costumes, drawings, sculptures, paintings, prints, and more!
Our programs provide participants with the opportunity to create art in a safe, encouraging, student-led space with a focus on process-based learning.