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<span style="font-kerning:none"><b>34th Annual Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts Will Be Held Online</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none"><b>Who</b>: The Vernon Public Art Gallery</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none"><b>What:</b> Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none"><b>Where:</b> Online [Platform TBD]</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none"><b>When:</b> July 15, 2020</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none"><b>May 20, 2020 – Vernon, BC: </b>Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts is the social event of the season, and a key fundraiser for the Vernon Public Art Gallery. This year, to obey the health and safety regulations put in place in response
to COVID-19, the event will take place online.</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">On July 15th, 2020, show your support for the gallery by joining the VPAG in a virtual celebration of the Arts. The event will feature a live auction with artwork from artists across the province, as well as entertainment for
the guests to enjoy.<span> </span></span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">“MEA is not only a significant fundraiser for the gallery, but it is also an event that the community deeply values and looks forward to each year. Although this year has brought some challenges that we will have to maneuver,
the VPAG is working hard to make this a memorable evening, that connects our community as it does every year.” Dauna Kennedy, Executive Director</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">Check the gallery’s social media and website for more details on this year’s MEA <a href="http://www.vernonpublicartgallery.com" target="_blank">www.vernonpublicartgallery.com</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">instagram & facebook @vernonpublicartgallery</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">The 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. As 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, educational programs and annual community events.</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">Contact Info:</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">Dauna Kennedy, Executive Director</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none"><a href="mailto:dauna@vernonpublicartagallery.com" target="_blank">dauna@vernonpublicartagallery.com</a></span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">250.545.3173 / 250-307-5977</span></p>
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