Field Trip: Art Across Canada is a new online platform to deliver arts experiences with some of Canada's most celebrated artists in a national partnership with leading arts organizations. From children's programs to artist talks and workshops, these activities are designed to advance the work of our nation's organizations through digital platforms for different age groups, on a range of subjects, that engage communities and support artists, particularly during the challenges presented during a pandemic. A new Field Trip is posted nearly every day.
Visit Field Trips for artist's talks, programs and workshops from across Canada.
The Kamloops Art Gallery re-opened on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Gallery!
In re-opening, our priority is the safety of all visitors and staff. Following government guidelines, new protocols are in place to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable visit.
We will continue to monitor the safety needs of all visitors and staff, and will adapt as necessary. We thank you for your patience and cooperation, and we welcome your feedback.
For any inquiries or to provide comments, please contact kamloopsartgallery@kag.bc.ca.
NEW GALLERY HOURS OF OPERATION
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday admission free thanks to support from BCLC.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Please self-assess before visiting the Gallery and please stay home if you are not feeling well.
- The Gallery will limit the capacity in the Central Gallery, The Cube and The Gallery Store and has floor markers and signage to share maximum occupancy.
- All visitors and staff must maintain a two-metre distance from each other. Family groups may remain together. Children must stay with an adult at all times.
- Visitors will be greeted when they enter the building and new safety protocols and exhibition information will be shared.
- Plexiglas barriers have been installed at the Admissions Desk. Floor decals indicate appropriate spacing.
- Hand sanitation stations have been placed at various locations and stringent cleaning practices are in place throughout the Gallery.
- The TNRD public washroom in the Atrium are closed for the time being. Visitors may use the washroom in the Gallery Store. All washrooms will be cleaned every hour or, if necessary, every 30 minutes.
- High-touch points, such as door handles, will be cleaned after use.
- Exhibition Guides are available for personal use and if returned, following your visit, they will be re-used after a week in quarantine.
- A video tour of Donald Lawrence’s exhibition, Casting the Eye Adrift, will be available online in the coming weeks.
Above all, we look forward to seeing you, at the Gallery.
For the latest information on COVID-19, please visit the Province of British Columbia’s website.
For additional information about the Gallery’s safety measures and procedures, please contact kamloopsartgallery@kag.bc.ca.
Image: Artist Donald Lawrence (centre) with friends and KAG staff with Torhamvan/Ferryland, 2005 now at the Kamloops Art Gallery. Photo: Kim Anderson.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020, the Gallery held it's first online, LIVE event featuring a field trip to Donald Lawrence’s home studio for a glimpse into his process as he works on completing his Paramount Camera Obscura. Charo Neville, Curator, Kamloops Art Gallery, joined Lawrence virtually for a conversation about this new work in relation to his practice, the history of cameras obscura and his upcoming exhibition at the KAG. A recording of this event is featured on the Gallery's Facebook page and via the link below.
Thank you to the 100+ people who registered to attend this first event and the 700+ more that are catching this studio visit online.
A recording of this event is featured on the Gallery's Facebook page and via the link below.
The Mayor's Gala for the Arts was a stunning success. A sold out event that saw $67,000 raised in support of the Kamloops Art Gallery, Kamloops Symphony and Western Canada Theatre.
Enjoy a look at the evening's photos here and we look forward to celebrating with you again in 2021. Stay tuned for event and theme details to come later this year.
Our thanks to the Mayor's Gala for the Arts working committee for helping realize such a beautiful event and to all the sponsors, donors and guests who shared their support for a vibrant arts community in Kamloops.
Image: Emily-May Photography
Congratulations to this year's recipients of the Mayor's Awards for the Arts. This year’s awards were presented at the 13th annual Mayor’s Gala for the Arts on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
Corporate Champion, which recognizes outstanding Kamloops business leaders and/or medium to large businesses/corporations that have made a significant contribution supporting local arts and culture through donations (cash or in-kind), sponsorships and/or volunteer services in support of a local arts organization and/or Kamloops artist, was awarded to Lee’s Music.
Emerging Artist, which recognizes an emerging Kamloops artist working in the visual and/or performing arts for their current accomplishments and future potential, was awarded to Marcella Barz.
Enduring Supporter, which recognizes the long-serving and foundational commitment of an outstanding individual through contributions that have furthered the success of one or more of Kamloops’ arts organizations, was awarded to Michael Powell.
Details about each of the award winners is here and we congratulate them and all the nominees on their important contributions to arts in Kamloops.
Mayor Ken Christian with Bonnie McLean, Lee's Music; Marcella Barz and Michael Powell. Image: Emily-May Photography
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