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Who: Vernon Public Art Gallery<br>
What: Art After Dark – evening soiree<br>
When: Friday, September 28, 2018<br>
Where: Vernon Public Art Gallery<br>
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mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Art After Dark Draws Attention to Cultural Centre<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="background:
white">Art After Dark</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background:white"> is a soiree style party designed to cultivate the creative community in Vernon by offering a venue
of art, food, drinks, music, and hands-on art activities. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="background:white">With the referendum nearing, attending
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Art After Dark</i> is a great way for guests to show they support arts and culture and would like to see a new Greater Vernon Cultural Centre become a reality. Gallery members and non-members are welcome to attend, enjoy
a cocktail, make art and talk about the value of such a facility.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="background:white">“Add your voice for culture! As the voting citizens of Greater Vernon, you have the ability to shape our community, shape our future. Come out to
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style:
normal">Art After Dark</i>, invite your friends and enjoy the exhibitions after hours. Bring someone new to see what we offer and then open the discussion about how relevant and important it is to build cultural institutions for
our community.” Dauna Kennedy – Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US" style="background:white">The event is not about politics, but art can invoke a social commentary and this is the time and place to ask questions on both sides of the spectrum. The Vernon Public Art Gallery is a place
where open discussion and expression is encouraged.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="background:white">Art After Dark</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background:white"> will feature music by DJ Chris Antonian, as well as art activities everyone can take
part in. There will be appetizers and food tasting available from local community partners The Arcadian Kitchen and Shabbang Curbside Eats and Catering, as well as wine, beer, and a special cocktail drink sponsored by Village Green Liquor Store.
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;background:white">The event will feature a one-time installation of work by Evan Berg and Charles Landa, students in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at UBC Okanagan. Evan focuses on
video and sculpture, while Charles works with animation and photography.</span> <span lang="EN-US" style="background:white">
The Art After Dark photobooth is always popular for social media users. All of the current exhibitions will be open for guests to peruse as well.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family:
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Suggested attire for Art After Dark is cocktail party chic. </span></span></p>
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Art After Dark Next Event Date Friday, September 28, 2018 7:30 pm-11:00 pm at The Vernon Public Art Gallery. Art After Dark is a soiree style party designed to cultivate the creative community in Vernon by offering a venue of art, food, drinks, music, hands-on
art activities, local tastings, and current exhibitions all in one evening at Vernon Public Art Gallery.</div>
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<b>Hashtags</b>: #AAD #ArtAfterDark #VPAG #voteyesforculture<o:p></o:p></span>
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EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Art After Dark, February 2017<b><br>
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Executive Director, 250.545.3173, <a href="mailto:dauna@vernonpublicartgallery.com" id="LPlnk958511" class="OWAAutoLink" previewremoved="true">
dauna@vernonpublicartgallery.com</a> <br>
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Kelly MacIntosh</span> Marketing & Programming Coordinator, 250.545.3173, laura@vernonpublicargallery.com </span></p>
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