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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Afternoon Drawing Club
Apr
10
to Apr 24
studio, youth, adult, Drawing

Afternoon Drawing Club

Friday, April 10, 17, 24
3:00 to 5:00 pm
Ages 16+
FREE for Members, $5 Drop-in

Join us in the Engagement Space on Friday afternoons to draw, meet new friends, and talk about art.    

Each week will begin with some light instruction highlighting a drawing tool, followed by open studio time with an option of guided topic. Practice what you just learned, work on a personal project, or just gab!

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Craftivism: Seedy Saturday
Mar
14
Studio Programs, adult, Family Programs, Children, youth

Craftivism: Seedy Saturday

Saturday, March 14 
10:00 am to 2:00 pm 
Location: 140 Laburnum Street 
FREE, Drop-in 
All ages, everyone welcome 

Join us for Craftivism on Seedy Saturday! 

Craftivism is the practice of using creative expression to strengthen our collective voice, engage our imaginations, and deepen our community organizing towards food sovereignty, affordable housing, and climate justice. 

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Slow Stitch Club
Feb
19
Studio Programs, adult

Slow Stitch Club

Thursday, February 19
6:15 pm to 7:45 pm
Location: Kamloops Library, Downtown
Ages 16+
FREE, 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.

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The Black Canvas Opening Reception
Feb
7
adult, Talk

The Black Canvas Opening Reception

Saturday, February 7 
Opening Reception 5:00 to 9:00 pm 
All Ages, FREE 

Thompson Rivers University 
TRU Art Gallery 
Old Main Building 

Join us in celebrating Black History Month 2026 with The Black Canvas, an exhibition commemorating 30 years of Black History Month in Canada. This exhibition features art, stories, and cultural expressions that highlight the creativity, resilience, and brilliance of Black voices across generations.

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COZI CLUB
Feb
6
to Feb 27
studio, youth, adult

COZI CLUB

Friday, February 6, 13, 20 & 27
3:00 to 5:00 pm
Ages 19+
FREE for Members, $5 Drop-in

Join local artist Charlie Napcolors at the Kamloops Art Gallery for a cozy, four-week social club celebrating the art of paper! Together we’ll explore different paper-based crafts; Comics, Origami, Zines, and Illustration.

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Art & Conversation: mgbe mmụọ na-agba egwu (When Spirits Dance) 
Dec
16
Exhibition-Related, adult, ojah

Art & Conversation: mgbe mmụọ na-agba egwu (When Spirits Dance) 

Tuesday, December 16
10:00 to 11:00 am
Open to KALS members

Join us at the Kamloops Art Gallery for an interactive guided tour of Raluchukwu Ojah’s exhibition mgbe mmụọ na-agba egwu (When Spirits Dance) led by KAG Education and Public Programs Director Kristen Gardner and engage in lively explorations of some of the relevant themes. 

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Queer Futurism
Nov
20
to Dec 18
studio, adult, youth, Studio Programs, adults

Queer Futurism

Thursday, November 20, 27 & December 4, 11 18 
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm  
2SLGBTQPIA+ folx, ages 15+

Queer Futurism is a 5-week, self-directed program exploring the topic of Queer Futurism. Influenced by Afrofuturism, Queer Futurism imagines a future (or re-imagines a past) where all queer and trans identities are celebrated.

During weekly group studio sessions, throughout November and December, we will engage in discussions and art exercises, ponder queer joys, struggles, and hopes as we imagine the future of queer folx together.

Each participant will develop and create artwork which will be included in a group exhibition on the Open Gallery in June and July, 2026. This is an opportunity to develop your artistic practice in a queer space, explore a theme meaningful to the queer community, and be part of an exhibition.  

Presented in partnership with Kamloops Pride. 

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Hand-formed Clay Vessels
Nov
6
to Nov 20
studio, youth, adult, dear universe

Hand-formed Clay Vessels

Thursday, November 6, 13, 20
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Adult
Pay-What-You-Can // $45- $75

Inspired by Maura Doyle’s air-dried ceramic technique and guided by conversations in the gallery, join us to create your own clay vessel. This three-week workshop will offer an introduction to the fundamentals of building coil pots using air-dry clay and will encourage participants to embrace the personal experience of hand-forming clay objects.

All tools and materials are provided.

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Slow Stitch Club
Oct
30
Studio Programs, adult

Slow Stitch Club

Thursday, October 30
6:15 pm to 7:45 pm
Location: Kamloops Library, Downtown
Ages 16+
FREE, 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.

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Luminocity: Educator’s Tours Riverside Park
Oct
20
to Oct 25
Exhibition-Related, adult, Tour, Talk, Luminocity

Luminocity: Educator’s Tours Riverside Park

Nightly, October 20 to 25
7:00 to 8:00 pm
All ages, FREE

Join KAG Educators for a guided public walking tour of the artworks located in Riverside Park. We will meet at the Rotary Bandshell in Riverside Park, the tour will begin promptly at 7:00 pm and will be approximately 60 minutes in duration.

Comfortable walking shoes and water are recommended. Please dress for the weather.

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Luminocity: Curator’s Tour Kamloops Art Gallery
Oct
19
Exhibition-Related, adult, Tour, Talk, Luminocity

Luminocity: Curator’s Tour Kamloops Art Gallery

Sunday, October 19
7:00 to 9:00 pm
All ages, FREE

Join Curator Charo Neville for a guided public walking tour of the artworks located at the Kamloops Art Gallery. We will meet outside the Gallery, the tour will begin promptly at 7:00 pm and will be approximately 90 minutes in duration.

Comfortable walking shoes and water are recommended. Please dress for the weather.

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Luminocity: Curator’s Tour Riverside Park
Oct
18
Exhibition-Related, adult, Tour, Talk, Luminocity

Luminocity: Curator’s Tour Riverside Park

Saturday, October 18
7:00 to 9:00 pm
All ages, FREE

Join Curator Charo Neville for a guided public walking tour of the artworks located in Riverside Park. We will meet at the Rotary Bandshell in Riverside Park, the tour will begin promptly at 7:00 pm and will be approximately 90 minutes in duration.

Comfortable walking shoes and water are recommended. Please dress for the weather.

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Themes in Art Book Club
Oct
2
library, adult, Talk, Exhibition-Related

Themes in Art Book Club

Thursday, October 2
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Kamloops Downtown Library
Ages 18+, FREE

Join us at the Kamloops Library as we explore themes of the current exhibitions through fiction and non-fiction selections.

This program is offered in collaboration with the Kamloops Library. Registration is required.

A copy of the book will be provided and can be picked up from the library one month in advance of each meeting

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Queer Futurism Orientation
Sep
25
studio, adult, youth, Studio Programs, adults

Queer Futurism Orientation

Thursday, September 25
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm 
2SLGBTQPIA+ folx, ages 15+

This orientation is for queer artists interested in taking part in “Queer Futurism,” a FREE studio program and exhibition opportunity. Join us in our studios for a friendly,
low-pressure gathering. Meet the facilitator Teresa
Donck-Matlock, other local queer artists, and learn about
the opportunity. 

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Slow Stitch Club
Sep
25
Studio Programs, adult

Slow Stitch Club

Thursday, September 25
6:15 pm to 7:45 pm
Location: Kamloops Library, Downtown
Ages 16+
FREE, 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.

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Tomatoes and Friends Parade Papier Mâché props 
Aug
30
studio, youth, adult, Children

Tomatoes and Friends Parade Papier Mâché props 

Saturday, August 30 
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm   
All ages  
PWYC // $0 - $20 

Join KAG art instructors Charlie Napcolors and Jyelle Vogel for a fun, hands-on afternoon of papier mâché prop-making in preparation for the upcoming Tomatoes and Friends Parade at the Tomato Festival at the Kamloops Farmers’ Market. 

The Tomatoes and Friends Parade will take place onSaturday, September 6, as part of the Tomato Festival, celebrating and supporting local food and community spirit. Join us to bring joy and energy through creativity and self-expression, and to help inspire conversation and connection around local food and culture. 

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Papier Mâché Mask Making
Aug
23
studio, youth, adult

Papier Mâché Mask Making

Saturday, August 23
1:00- 3:00 pm 
Ages: 15+
Drop-in // $10

Join KAG art instructors Charlie Napcolors and Jyelle Vogel for an afternoon of Paper Mâché Mask-Making. In this playful, hands-on session, you will learn how to build and decorate your own mask using simple, accessible, and recycled materials such as cardboard, newspaper, glue, and tissue paper.   

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COZI CLUB
Jul
26
studio, youth, adult

COZI CLUB

Saturday, July 12, 19 & 26
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Ages 19+, $10 per session

Join local artist Charlie Napcolors at the Kamloops Art Gallery for a cozy, four-week social workshop celebrating the art of paper! Each week, we’ll explore different paper-based crafts: Comics, Origami, Zines, and Illustration. focused on process, play, and creativity.

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