Art is for everybody.
The Kamloops Art Gallery is a place for joy, discovery, and connection. A place to encounter new ideas, ask questions, and be open to other ways of knowing and being in this world, together.
We believe deeply in this work, and we couldn’t do it without your support.
Artists and community members at the opening reception for In the rear-view mirror, 2026. Photo: Kim Anderson.
The Kamloops Art Gallery is deeply committed to connecting people with art, because we believe that art can change the world.
Through art, we develop understanding—of ourselves, and each other. We learn how to have difficult conversations, to disagree with someone and continue to want to share space with them—a skill that contributes to a strong and resilient community. In this period of increased social, political, and financial instability, we need art more than ever.
We believe that art is for everybody, and it is our mission to lead community engagement with art and experiences that open doors.
A gift of any amount helps us to inspire our community now and into the future. Even a modest contribution can make a significant difference to the work that we do in support of art, artists, and community.
A young artist at work during summer art camp, 2026. Photo: Frank Luca.
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A gift of $60 supports the purchase of artist-grade materials for four youth workshops, benefitting up to 60 young artists.
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A gift of $300 supports one free community workshop, offering an engaging learning opportunity for participants of all ages and abilities.
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A gift of $600 supports paying professional fees to artists for exhibitions, public talks, and hands-on workshops.
Your donation today supports our work and the people who make the Gallery a place of discovery.
It helps us pay artists fairly, offer mentorship and professional opportunities, and bring exceptional exhibitions by BC-based and Canadian artists to our community. It sustains the staff, materials, and welcoming spaces that connect visitors of all ages and abilities with contemporary art.
ENDOWMENT GIFTS
Invested in perpetuity with the BC Interior Community Foundation, revenues from these funds provide consistent and reliable funding for our programs every year, forever.
To learn more about each fund and opportunities to contribute, please find here a list of current named endowment funds.
To discuss options for your gift, contact Emily Hope at 250.377.2412 or ehope [at] kag.bc.ca
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Established in 1991 by Jann Bailey, Kamloops Art Gallery Executive Director, and Board of Trustees to ensure financial security for the Kamloops Art Gallery and for the betterment of the community of Kamloops and area.
MAKE A DONATION TO THE KAG FOUNDATION FUND -
Established by Kamloops Art Gallery Board of Trustees and Mrs. Janet Doubt in honour of Fred Doubt, a long-time member of the artistic community. Revenues from this fund assist the Kamloops Art Gallery in purchasing local and regional works of art for the collection.
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Established to support visual arts programs for children and youth.
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James Edward “Ted” Smith (1933-2016) was a dedicated painter who made Kamloops, BC, his home and artistic inspiration.
Best known for his abstract landscape paintings, Ted captured the unique beauty and natural character of the region through bold brushwork and expressive colour. His commitment to the arts spanned decades, and his work can be found in private collections throughout Canada, the United States, and Europe.
Ted’s deep connection to the Kamloops arts community was reflected in his ongoing relationship with the Kamloops Art Gallery, where his paintings were exhibited many times in both solo and group shows. He was not only an accomplished artist but also a passionate supporter of the local arts scene.
In honour of his life and legacy, his estate established the Ted Smith Endowment Fund to support the Kamloops Art Gallery, with a preference for painting-related initiatives — ensuring that future generations of artists and art lovers can continue to be inspired by the creative spirit that Ted embodied.
Students engaging in the Gallery. Photo: Frank Luca.
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PLEASE NOTE: We’ve transitioned to using Zeffy, a Canadian platform that supports non-profits by offering their services free of charge and covering all of our transaction fees, saving the Gallery an estimated $12,000 annually.
Zeffy is funded through contributions made by donors at checkout - these are 100% optional. To opt-out, select “other” and then enter “0” in the Zeffy contribution box at checkout.