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.
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:
