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 pm to 6:00 pm
Ages 15 to 25
FREE , drop in
Join us in our studios on Wednesday evenings to develop your skills and art practice. Studio Chill is a space for you to drop-in and try out a variety of art materials, styles, and techniques.
Studio Chill
Wednesdays
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Ages 15 to 25
FREE , drop in
Join us in our studios on Wednesday evenings to develop your skills and art practice. Studio Chill is a space for you to drop-in and try out a variety of art materials, styles, and techniques.
Studio Chill
Wednesdays
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Ages 15 to 25
FREE , drop in
Join us in our studios on Wednesday evenings to develop your skills and art practice. Studio Chill is a space for you to drop-in and try out a variety of art materials, styles, and techniques.
Studio Chill
Wednesdays
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Ages 15 to 25
FREE , drop in
Join us in our studios on Wednesday evenings to develop your skills and art practice. Studio Chill is a space for you to drop-in and try out a variety of art materials, styles, and techniques.
Studio Chill
Wednesdays
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Ages 15 to 25
FREE , drop in
Join us in our studios on Wednesday evenings to develop your skills and art practice. Studio Chill is a space for you to drop-in and try out a variety of art materials, styles, and techniques.
Krampus Parade Papier-mâché workshop
Krampus Parade Papier-mâché workshop
Saturday, November 22
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
All ages
Pay-What-You-Can // $0- $20
Participants will learn how to build an armature from cardboard, build out the shape with papier- mâché, and finish by layering on coloured tissue paper.
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.
Studio Chill
Wednesdays
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Ages 15 to 25
FREE , drop in
Join us in our studios on Wednesday evenings to develop your skills and art practice. Studio Chill is a space for you to drop-in and try out a variety of art materials, styles, and techniques.
Studio-favourite mediums include painting, printmaking, and textiles. Come try out our button maker or use our collage materials and upcycle some art. Light guidance and all materials will be available for you. Come work on existing projects or start something new.
Youth Hub: Patch making
Thursday, November 13
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Kamloops Library, Downtown
Ages 12 to 18, FREE
Design your own custom patch! We'll provide canvas patches with iron-on backing, along with fabric markers, fabric pastels, and sewing supplies to turn your ideas into wearable art.
This program is offered in collaboration with the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library.
Studio Chill
Wednesdays
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Ages 15 to 25
FREE , drop in
Join us in our studios on Wednesday evenings to develop your skills and art practice. Studio Chill is a space for you to drop-in and try out a variety of art materials, styles, and techniques.
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.
Studio Chill
Wednesdays
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Ages 15 to 25
FREE , drop in
Join us in our studios on Wednesday evenings to develop your skills and art practice. Studio Chill is a space for you to drop-in and try out a variety of art materials, styles, and techniques.
Studio Chill
Wednesdays
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Ages 15 to 25
FREE , drop in
Join us in our studios on Wednesday evenings to develop your skills and art practice. Studio Chill is a space for you to drop-in and try out a variety of art materials, styles, and techniques.
Studio-favourite mediums include painting, printmaking, and textiles. Come try out our button maker or use our collage materials and upcycle some art. Light guidance and all materials will be available for you. Come work on existing projects or start something new.
Studio Chill
Wednesdays
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Ages 15 to 25
FREE , drop in
Join us in our studios on Wednesday evenings to develop your skills and art practice. Studio Chill is a space for you to drop-in and try out a variety of art materials, styles, and techniques.
Studio-favourite mediums include painting, printmaking, and textiles. Come try out our button maker or use our collage materials and upcycle some art. Light guidance and all materials will be available for you. Come work on existing projects or start something new.
Zine Making Workshop
Thursday, October 2
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Ages 16+
Pay-What-You-Can // $10- $30
Studio Chill
Wednesdays
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Ages 15 to 25
FREE , drop in
Join us in our studios on Wednesday evenings to develop your skills and art practice. Studio Chill is a space for you to drop-in and try out a variety of art materials, styles, and techniques.
Studio-favourite mediums include painting, printmaking, and textiles. Come try out our button maker or use our collage materials and upcycle some art. Light guidance and all materials will be available for you. Come work on existing projects or start something new.
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.
Studio Chill
Wednesdays
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Ages 15 to 25
FREE , drop in
Join us in our studios on Wednesday evenings to develop your skills and art practice. Studio Chill is a space for you to drop-in and try out a variety of art materials, styles, and techniques.
Studio-favourite mediums include painting, printmaking, and textiles. Come try out our button maker or use our collage materials and upcycle some art. Light guidance and all materials will be available for you. Come work on existing projects or start something new.
Studio Chill
Wednesdays
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Ages 15 to 25
FREE , drop in
Join us in our studios on Wednesday evenings to develop your skills and art practice. Studio Chill is a space for you to drop-in and try out a variety of art materials, styles, and techniques.
Studio-favourite mediums include painting, printmaking, and textiles. Come try out our button maker or use our collage materials and upcycle some art. Light guidance and all materials will be available for you. Come work on existing projects or start something new.
Studio Chill
Wednesdays
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Ages 15 to 25
FREE , drop in
Join us in our studios on Wednesday evenings to develop your skills and art practice. Studio Chill is a space for you to drop-in and try out a variety of art materials, styles, and techniques.
Studio-favourite mediums include painting, printmaking, and textiles. Come try out our button maker or use our collage materials and upcycle some art. Light guidance and all materials will be available for you. Come work on existing projects or start something new.
Studio Chill
Wednesdays
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Ages 15 to 25
FREE , drop in
Join us in our studios on Wednesday evenings to develop your skills and art practice. Studio Chill is a space for you to drop-in and try out a variety of art materials, styles, and techniques.
Studio-favourite mediums include painting, printmaking, and textiles. Come try out our button maker or use our collage materials and upcycle some art. Light guidance and all materials will be available for you. Come work on existing projects or start something new.
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.
Studio Chill
Wednesdays
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Ages 13 to 21
FREE , drop in
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.
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.
Studio Chill
Wednesdays
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Ages 13 to 21
FREE, drop in
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.
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.
YOUTH SUMMER ART CAMP 2025
3 Day Camp - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Weekly, August 4 to August 29
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Ages 10 to 15
$165 per week // $148.50 for members
Introducing an art camp for youth! Led by KAG art instructor Ian Laurrabaquio, young artists will go on daily explorations in our galleries, learn new techniques through guided demonstrations, and take their art making outside on adventures to various downtown locations.
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.
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.
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.
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.