This fall, the Rotary Centre for the Arts welcomes a new wave of creativity to our galleries. This exhibition highlights artistic groups from our local community, providing an opportunity to celebrate the immense talent that Kelowna has to offer. Through a wide range of media and subject matter, this exhibition invites viewers to explore what makes each work distinctive. Discover the featured creators who call the Okanagan home, artists who continue to enrich the vibrant arts scene across the Interior of BC.

We celebrated the launch of this exhibition at our recent Gallery Reception, where artists, patrons, and community members gathered to support our local arts network. We extend our gratitude to everyone who attended, including Sandhill Urban Winery, for providing delicious wine throughout the evening.

Exhibits on View

Alex Fong Galleria

UBCO Students: Students of 2026

Representing a collection of students from UBCO Visual Arts’ student body, this exhibit showcases an array of artwork that experiments across media, from printmaking to painting. A visually stunning diversity of perspectives, each piece of art in this exhibit captures the unique voices of emerging young artists.

South Atrium

Ryan Quentin: Got Em’, Got Em’, Need Em’

As a former player and avid fan of the sport, Quentin takes inspiration from the fast-paced and competitive sport of hockey. His work fuses traditional technique with contemporary flair, celebrating Canada’s game through a playful and eye-catching lens.

First Floor Studio Hallway

Barbara Bell, Kel Taylor & Paula Charter: Alternator Studio III – A Creative Journey

These three exceptional artists bring together decades of experience and artistic exploration.

Barbara Bell delves into the limitless world of inks. Capturing the ever-evolving nature of life, her work displays the intersection of life and art’s unpredictability.

Paula Charter invites the viewer to pause and explore the intricacies of the human experience through her abstract artistic style.

Kel Taylor utilises visual art as an avenue for storytelling, working with acrylic and mixed media on cradled wood panels.

Mezzanine

Shelly Lamb: Beeswax: Ode to a Honeybee

Rooted in her respect for Indigenous land, ecological consciousness, and the beauty of the Kootenays, Lamb’s work serves as an ethical meditation on humans’ relationship with our environment. She seeks to push the boundaries of conventional painting through the use of multi-media and unique artistic techniques.

Bringing Community to the Okanagan

All exhibits are free to view and available for purchase at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. As an art-focused organization, we are dedicated to bringing accessible art to the Culture District in Kelowna. We hold these gallery exhibitions to support local artists in our community, strengthening the Okanagan arts scene and providing a venue to bring together artists and art enthusiasts alike. Proceeds from arts sales support both the artists and the RCA, helping to fund programs, events, and future art exhibitions.

All Kelowna Visual Performing Arts Centre Society (KVPACS) members can enjoy exclusive invitations to gallery receptions, where art, conversation, food, and connection come together. If you wish to receive benefits like this, and more, consider becoming a KVPACS member today.