First Friday Okanagan
Artist Studio Tours
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.
Studio in Gallery Vertigo
2901 30th Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 2B8, Canada
4216 Wellington Dr, Vernon, BC V1T 9H7, Canada
4712 Bellevue Dr, Vernon, BC V1T 9L5, Canada
Studio in Gallery Vertigo
2901 30th Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 2B8, Canada
7371 Mckoryk Rd, Vernon, BC V1B 3S6, Canada
3021 Coachwood Crescent, Coldstream, BC V1B 3Y4, Canada
9905 Coldstream Creek Rd, Coldstream, BC V1B 1C8, Canada
6002 Bella Vista Rd, Vernon, BC V1H 1B1, Canada
7354 Pleasant Valley Rd, Vernon, BC V1B 3R5, Canada
3228 31 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 2H3, Canada
3401 Pleasant Valley Rd, Vernon, BC V1T 4L4, Canada
3313 9 St, Vernon, BC V1T 9V7, Canada
6785 Brewer Rd, Coldstream, BC V1B 3H2, Canada
2704A BC-6, Vernon, BC V1T 5G5, Canada
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 1st Locations and Times
| Artist | Open Time | Close Time | Location | Notes | City Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Wilson | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 6002 Bella Vista Road | Stone carving demos | Bella Vista |
| Heidi Thompson | 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9905 Coldstream Creek Rd | 6-8 pm Reception | 7 pm Presentation by Dr Bob Pritchard | Coldstream |
| Nancy Vince | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 3021 Coachwood Crescent | Coldstream | |
| Wendy Hart Penner | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 6785 Brewer Road | Coldstream | |
| Lisa Nagy | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 2901 30th Ave | Studio in Gallery Vertigo | Downtown Vernon |
| Sue Schierer | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 4712 Belleview Dr | Downtown Vernon | |
| Vernon Public Art Gallery | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 3228 31st Ave | Armando Barrera | Downtown Vernon |
| Caetani Centre | 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 3401 Pleasant Valley Rd | Creatrix Rising | East Hill |
| Gerry Marchand | 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 4216 Wellington Drive | East Hill | |
| Mary Tremayne | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 2901 30th Ave | Studio in Gallery Vertigo | Downtown Vernon |
| Monique Jansen | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 3313 9th Street | East Hill | |
| Christine Kashuba | 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 7371 McKoryk Rd | Swan Lake East | |
| John Lawrence | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 7354 Pleasant Valley Road | Swan Lake East | |
| Vernon Community Arts Centre | 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 2704A Hwy 6 | Angela Pells, Emily Fraser, Linda K Sellers | Downtown Vernon |