Who We are

The First Friday Art Trail is a free event that takes place on the first Friday of every month. Explore your neighbourhood, meet the artist and learn about their work and enjoy time out with your friends. By opening our studios, we invite our neighbours to participate in a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and connection.

Map

This is the map for all the participants for the next First Friday event. It is a fully interactive map that will allow you to plan your personal route with all the studios you want to visit. You can zoom in and out, click (or tap) on the location to get the full address and an example of the artist’s work.

The First Friday Art Trail not only offers a platform for showcasing artistic talent but also serves as a catalyst for neighbourhood engagement. By opening our studios and creative spaces to the community, we invite residents to participate in a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and connection. This monthly event encourages interaction, fosters a sense of belonging, and promotes mental well-being by providing opportunities for joyful exploration and meaningful engagement. Through the First Friday Art Trail, we aim to break down barriers, spark conversations, and cultivate a sense of playfulness and joy that enriches the fabric of our neighbourhood.

We seek to actively involve members of the local community in the event. It is aimed at fostering connections, promoting interaction, and encouraging participation among residents. In the context of the First Friday Art Trail, neighbourhood engagement is essential for creating a vibrant and inclusive artistic experience that resonates with the community. Through outreach efforts, collaborative projects, and interactive programming, the event seeks to build stronger ties between artists, art organizations, and the neighbourhoods they serve. By fostering a sense of belonging and collective ownership, neighbourhood engagement ensures that the First Friday Art Trail becomes not just an event, but a cherished tradition that brings people together and enriches the fabric of our community.

Through collaborative promotion and grassroots advocacy, the goal is to establish First Friday as a staple of the city’s cultural calendar, drawing residents and visitors alike to experience the richness and vitality of Greater Vernon’s artistic landscape. We will celebrate creativity, forge new connections, and nurture a supportive community where everyone feels valued and connected.

First Friday May Locations and Times

Time	Artist	Notes	Address	Area of Vernon
10:30 am – 1:00 pm	MANDI IRMEN	Studio in Gallery Vertigo	2901 30th Ave	Downtown Vernon
10:30 am – 4:00 pm	LISA NAGY	Pop up in Gallery Vertigo	2901 30th Ave	Downtown Vernon
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm	JOHN LAWRENCE		7354 Pleasant Valley Road	Swan Lake East
10:00 am – 8:30 pm	HEIDI THOMPSON	Reception from 6 to 8 with live music and artist talk	9905 Coldstream Creek Rd	Coldstream
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm	CAETANI CENTRE	Creating Space youth artist exhibition in the gallery	3401 Pleasant Valley Rd	East Hill
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm	DEBORAH WILSON		6002 Bella Vista Rd	Bella Vista
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm	CATHY SCHULZ	Pop-up Vernon Public Art Gallery	3228 31th Ave	Downtown Vernon
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm	LANA SCHUSTER		2408 24th Ave	East Hill
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm	SUE SCHIERER		4712 Belleview Dr	South Vernon
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm	NANCY VINCE		3021 Coachwood Crescent	Coldstream
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm	MARY TREMAYNE		2502 22nd St	East Hill
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm	CHRISTINE KASHUBA		7371 McKoryk Rd	Swan Lake East
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm	BOB KINGSMILL		8405 Aberdeen Rd	Coldstream