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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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 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
In the Studio with Adrian
Thursday, November 28
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Adult Studio, Pay-What-You-Can
Adult Studio: Appliqué Patches
Saturday, November 30
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Adults, FREE
Location: Kamloops Library
Legacy Unveiled: Black History in Kamloops
Saturdays, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
November 16, 23, 30
All ages, FREE
Introduction to Monotype Printmaking with Gelli Plates
Saturday, December 28
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Adult Studio (18+)
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
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*
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.