A set of original works by UBCO students and alumni now adorns Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 Cultural District.
The 13 colourful street banners adorn lamp posts along the Rotary Centre for the Arts (RCA) commons and the art walk.
It is a partnership program between the city and UBC Okanagan害羞草研究所檚 (UBCO) Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies. The program began in 2020 to create opportunities for local artists during pandemic-related facility closures.
An exhibition opening celebration is scheduled for June 12 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the RCA, which will showcase banners from the past four years as well as an outdoor youth mural, and indoor exhibitions.
害羞草研究所淲e are fortunate to be part of a community with immense talent,害羞草研究所� said Christine McWillis, cultural services manager for the city. 害羞草研究所淭hrough this partnership, we are proud to support local and emerging artists and have an opportunity for locals and visitors alike to engage with their works,害羞草研究所�
Some banners incorporate augmented reality allowing three-dimensional animations. It害羞草研究所檚 part of the害羞草研究所π卟菅芯克鶞Press Play!害羞草研究所澓π卟菅芯克project for undergraduate students.
害羞草研究所淎rt is a reflection of life,害羞草研究所� explained Shawn Serfas, head of Department of Creative Studies at UBCO. 害羞草研究所淎s our students are going through our program, we engage them in the community in a variety of ways.害羞草研究所�
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