Activities

ART AND GALLERIES

In Downtown Kelowna you’ll find a fascinating Cultural District with numerous studios, public and private art galleries, theatres, three museums, cafés and restaurants. Kelowna was named the Cultural Capital of Canada in 2004 for cities of 50,000 – 125,000 residents.

Much of the city’s cultural activity is concentrated along a six-block stretch along the downtown waterfront known as Kelowna Cultural District.

And, of course, wonderful artwork can also be found in a many galleries located outside the Cultural District, itself. Right on the edge of town, you can enjoy the work of internationally acclaimed artist Geert Maas in his own gardens and gallery. Just a small sample of the galleries you can enjoy are:

Kelowna Art Gallery

As Kelowna’s leading public gallery, it is central to many cultural activties. Each year sees a variety of local, national and international exhibitions.

Alternator Gallery for Contemporary Art

Contemporary art gallery with exhibitions by regional and national artists.

Art Ark Gallery

The largest commercial art gallery in BC’s interior. Paintings and sculptures by established and up-and-coming Western Canadian artists. Next door, enjoy a variety of crafts from B.C. artisans.

Geert Maas Sculpture Gardens and Gallery

Geert Maas is an artist of international standing. His art is part of public, corporate, private collections and has been shown in major cities around the world. This wonderful collection of indoor and outdoor art offers over 350 artworks, sculptures, paintings, and bronze sculptures in Canada.

Hambleton Galleries

A beautiful gallery in a century-old heritage home. The oldest commercial art gallery in the interior of British Columbia. Over 65 artists are represented.