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<b><span lang="EN-US">An Artsy Soiree at the VPAG</span></b></p>
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<span lang="EN-US">Mark your calendars! On February 28<sup>th</sup>, 2020 the Vernon Public Art Gallery will be hosting Art After Dark from 7:30-10 PM. Skip the bar and enjoy a unique night filled with art activities, appies, music, door prizes, drinks and
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Who: </span></b><span lang="EN-US">Those looking for a unique, artsy and exciting night out.<b></b></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">What: </span></b><span lang="EN-US">Art After Dark<b></b></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Where: </span></b><span lang="EN-US">@ The Vernon Public Art Gallery - 3228 31<sup>st</sup> Ave, Vernon BC</span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">When: </span></b><span lang="EN-US">February 28<sup>th</sup>, 2020 @7:30 – 10 PM</span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">February 6<sup>th</sup>, 2020<span style="color:red"> </span>
– Vernon, BC: </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Bored of doing the same thing every weekend?<b>
</b>Then join the Vernon Public Art Gallery at their signature event, Art After Dark. This event is a fun, artsy soiree, designed for the community looking for a unique night out on the town. Come and enjoy great music, delicious food, and interactive art activities,
and experience the art gallery’s current exhibitions. </span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US">“The gallery recognizes that people come to the gallery for a variety of reasons and we want to consistently provide events and programs that offer an enjoyable arts experience for everyone. Events like Art After Dark, expand both the arts
community in Vernon, and the reach of the VPAG. This event also shows that there is a strong interest in the arts in Greater Vernon, and encourages us that the programs we offer are appreciated and needed.”<span style="color:red">
</span>Dauna Kennedy, Executive Director.<b><span style="color:red"></span></b></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US">Art After Dark is the perfect way to spice up your weekend. Enjoy food, art and music all in one; Sip on your drink while creating an art activity related to the VPAG’s current exhibitions.<span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"> This
year, DJ PK will be returning to </span>provide the music<span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"> and Gumtree catering will be supplying the delicious light bites.
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<span lang="EN-US">Tickets are on sale now! $25 for non-members, $20 for members.
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<span lang="EN-US">Get them online (<span style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://www.vernonpublicartgallery.com">www.vernonpublicartgallery.com</a></span>) or at the gallery
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<span lang="EN-US">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
more quality exhibitions<span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0cm;
padding:0cm"><a href="http://www.vernonpublicartgallery.com/projects/current-exhibitions/" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext; text-underline:
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educational programs and annual community events.</span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Contact Info:</span></b></p>
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<span lang="EN-US">Dauna Kennedy, Executive Director</span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US">dauna@vernonpublicartagallery.com</span></p>
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