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<p style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Tickets are now on sale for the Vernon Public Art Gallery’s annual fundraiser, Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts. This year, the gallery will
host its annual event in an online format to accommodate current health and safety precautions put in place for COVID-19. On July 15th, 2020 from 7-9 pm join the VPAG and Greater Vernon community for a night of supporting the Arts!</b></span></p>
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<p style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif"><b>June 24, 2020 – Vernon, BC:</b> Although this year has introduced various changes to Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts, the VPAG will be delivering
another fantastic event with a variety of artworks for sale. Guests are encouraged to dress up, have a few friends over for dinner, and enjoy the entertainment from the comfort of their own living room.</span></p>
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<p style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif">Participants will be able to bid on items live through an online platform, and enjoy a vibrant evening of art and celebration. This year’s
event will feature dinner provided by Gumtree Catering and Uprooted Kitchen & Catering, live painting and music, and many incredible donations!</span></p>
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<p style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif">“Each year our community comes together to show us their support through Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts. This iconic Greater Vernon event not
only provides the VPAG with the funding we require to bring quality exhibitions and programming to our area, but it provides an event for the arts community to come together and connect. These are times where we need each other more than ever, so the gallery
wants to continue this loved event providing the opportunity for the public to come together in a safe way in their homes and celebrate art.” Dauna Kennedy, Executive Director</span></p>
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<p style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif">Click here to purchase tickets, view this year’s auction items, and for more details on this year’s event: <a href="http://trellis.org/midsummer-eve-of-the-arts/" target="_blank">trellis.org/midsummer-eve-of-the-arts/</a></span></p>
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<p style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif">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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<p style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif">Dauna Kennedy, Executive Director</span></p>
<p style="font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif"><a href="mailto:dauna@vernonpublicartagallery.com" target="_blank">dauna@vernonpublicartagallery.com</a></span></p>
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