We are proud to present the history of our club....
The OACS (Okanagan Artists of Canada Society) is one of the oldest art associations in BC .
In April 2019, the club voted unanimously to donate their 'History Books' to the Vernon Museum.
PLEASE VISIT THE VERNON MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES TO VIEW.
OACS Library - History binders and scrapbooks:
This treasure trove of history has been kept in the club's Library and thankfully cherished and passed on over the years.
1945-1979 VAA (Vernon Artist Association, 1968 registered under Societies Act, recieved many grants)
1975-VAA renamed VRAL (Vernon Resident Artist League)
1980-VRAL renamed to OAL (Okanagan Artist League) expanded outsive Vernon.
Motto: 'Artists Helping Artists' , we still have this motto in 2019
2010 approx - renamed OAC (Okanagan Artists of Canada)
2017-renamed OACS (Okanagan Artists of Canada Society) registered Society
1945-1979 VAA (Vernon Artist Association, 1968 registered under Societies Act, recieved many grants)
1975-VAA renamed VRAL (Vernon Resident Artist League)
1980-VRAL renamed to OAL (Okanagan Artist League) expanded outsive Vernon.
Motto: 'Artists Helping Artists' , we still have this motto in 2019
2010 approx - renamed OAC (Okanagan Artists of Canada)
2017-renamed OACS (Okanagan Artists of Canada Society) registered Society
Membership samples:
OAL (Okanagan Artist League):
1981-82; 108 members
1986-87; 105 members
2004-05; 54 members
2007-08; 35 members
OACS (Okanagan Artists of Canada Society):
2018-19; 75 members, 22 on wait list
OAL (Okanagan Artist League):
1981-82; 108 members
1986-87; 105 members
2004-05; 54 members
2007-08; 35 members
OACS (Okanagan Artists of Canada Society):
2018-19; 75 members, 22 on wait list
1945 - 1979
VAA (Vernon Artist Association) & VRAL (Vernon Resident Artist League)
1972 - 1981
Misc paper articles and photos:
Artist Paint Outs, 1980's:
