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OACS HISTORY"Artists Helping Artists" since 1945
The 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 
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A Brief Overview of 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.
2017 "Okanagan Artists of Canada" renamed "Okanagan Artists of Canada Society" and is a registered society 2010 "Okanagan Artist League" renamed "Okanagan Artists of Canada" 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 1975 "Vernon Artist Association" was renamed "Vernon Resident Artist League" 1945-1979 The "Vernon Artist Association" was registered in 1968 under the Societies Act and received many grants |
OACS history now part of the Vernon Museum
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Membership Samples
Okanagan Artists of Canada Society:
2023-2024 = 85 members
2018-2022 = 75 members
Okanagan Artist League:
2007-2008 = 35 members
2004-2005 = 54 members
1986-1987 = 105 members
1981-1982 = 108 members
2023-2024 = 85 members
2018-2022 = 75 members
Okanagan Artist League:
2007-2008 = 35 members
2004-2005 = 54 members
1986-1987 = 105 members
1981-1982 = 108 members
Club Symbol Development 1991 to 2021
Palette and brush, tools of the artist, appear frequently in historical documents of the “Okanagan Artist’s League.” Based on that history, in 2021 OACS member Wendy Hart Penner developed a contemporary logo to be used with respect to the clubs’ roots.
1945 - 1979 Background of the "Vernon Artists Association":
1972 - 1981 Short History of the "Okanagan Artists League":
1978-2007 OACS Articles, Photos and Show Posters:
1980's Artist Paint Outs:
