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<b>David Doody to Speak at VPAG’s UBCO Lecture Series</b></p>
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On January 30<sup>th</sup>, 2020, UBCO professor David Doody will be presenting at The Vernon Public Art Gallery, as part of their ongoing program: UBCO Lecture Series. The event runs from 6 – 8 pm and is a great opportunity for the public to learn firsthand
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<b>January 26, 2020<span style="color:red"> </span>– Vernon, BC: </b><span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">On January 30<sup>th</sup>, 2020, David Doody: Sculptor and UBCO professor, will be speaking at the Vernon Public Art Gallery, as part of their
UBCO Lecture Series. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The VPAG has partnered with the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at the University of British Columbia Okanagan to provide an opportunity for the local arts community to experience a university-level
lecture and speak to artists directly. During his presentation, David will focus on his personal practices and the idea of collaboration. He will share about The Uptown Mural Project, an urban-art initiative he started in the community of Rutland BC. The goal
of this project was the beautification of Rutland and to encourage community involvement.
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Calibri;color:#201F1E;background:white">“Our UBCO lecture series is an opportunity for members of our community to step up their knowledge and delve deeper into how
they explore art. We are pleased to be able to tap into some of the professional expertise available to us through our close proximity to the UBC Okanagan.</span>” Dauna Kennedy, Executive Director</p>
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<span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">The UBCO Lecture Series is a great opportunity for the arts community to connect. It creates a welcoming and non-intimating environment for the public to learn and interact with each other and the artists. Its
programs like this that support the tight-knit arts community here in Vernon. </span>
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Join us at the Vernon Public Art Gallery - 3228 31<sup>st</sup> Ave, Vernon BC. </p>
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Admission by donation.<span style="color:red"></span></p>
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<b>Boilerplate: </b>The <span style="background:white">Vernon Public Art Gallery is a not-for-profit, charitable organization committed to fostering an appreciation of the visual arts for all members of the community.</span> As
<span style="background:white">the oldest art gallery in the Interior Region of British Columbia, the VPAG has been an important part of cultural tourism, and a centre for educational and cultural activities in the Okanagan for 60+ years. The VPAG is constantly
growing and is currently looking forward to its exciting transition into its larger facility at the new Cultural Centre in Vernon. We hope to consistently develop and increase our funds to allow us to promote visual arts in the broader community by presenting
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educational programs and annual community events.</p>
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<b>Contact Info:</b></p>
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<span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Dauna Kennedy, Executive Director</span></p>
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<span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">dauna@vernonpublicartagallery.com</span></p>
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<span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">250.545.3173 </span></p>
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