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

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

3401 Pleasant Valley Rd, Vernon, BC V1T 4L4, Canada

3313 9 St, Vernon, BC V1T 9V7, Canada

139 Main St, Vernon, BC V1B 3W9, 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 July 3rd Locations and Times

Artist	Open Time	Close Time	Location	Notes	City Area
Caetani Centre	2:00 PM	6:00 PM	3401 Pleasant Valley Rd	Destanne Norris & Sveva Caetani	East Hill
Christine Kashuba	2:00 PM	6:00 PM	7371 McKoryk Rd	Ongoing Cyanotype Demos	Swan Lake East
Deborah Wilson	12:00 PM	4:00 PM	6002 Bella Vista Road	Stone carving demos	Bella Vista
Gerry Marchand	1:00 PM	5:00 PM	4216 Wellington Drive		East Hill
Heidi Thompson	12:00 PM	4:30 PM	9905 Coldstream Creek Rd		Coldstream
Lisa Nagy	12:00 PM	4:00 PM	2901 30th Ave	Studio in Gallery Vertigo	Downtown Vernon
Monique Jansen	2:00 PM	6:00 PM	3313 9th Street		East Hill
Nancy Vince	12:00 PM	4:00 PM	3021 Coachwood Crescent		Coldstream
Raffaella Vaz	10:00 AM	5:00 PM	139 Main Street		Silver Star Mountain
Sue Schierer	12:00 PM	4:00 PM	4712 Belleview Dr		Downtown Vernon