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OACS HISTORYThe 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 & Archives to view the collection.
Photo: Bill Davis, Jean MacKerrell, Merve Boe 1906 |
A brief overview of the OACS history
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This treasure trove of history has been kept in the club's library and thankfully, cherished and passed on over the years. In April 2019 the entire collection was donated to The Vernon Museum.
1945-1979 The "Vernon Artist Association" was registered in 1968 under the Societies Act and received many grants 1975 "Vernon Artist Association" was renamed "Vernon Resident Artist League" 1980 "Vernon Resident Artist League" renamed "Okanagan Artist League" and expanded outside of Vernon Motto: "Artists Helping Artists" We still have this motto in 2022 2010 "Okanagan Artist League" renamed "Okanagan Artists of Canada" 2017 "Okanagan Artists of Canada" renamed "Okanagan Artists of Canada Society" and is a registered society |
OACS history now part of the Vernon Museum
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Membership Samples
Okanagan Artist League:
1981-1982 = 108 members
1986-1987 = 105 members
2004-2005 = 54 members
2007-2008 = 35 members
Okanagan Artists of Canada Society:
2018-2022 = 75 members, currently 27 on wait list
1981-1982 = 108 members
1986-1987 = 105 members
2004-2005 = 54 members
2007-2008 = 35 members
Okanagan Artists of Canada Society:
2018-2022 = 75 members, currently 27 on wait list
1945 - 1979
1972 - 1981
Misc paper articles and photos:
Artist Paint Outs, 1980's:
