Saturday, March 22
11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
On Martin Street
FREE TO ATTEND

The Penticton Art Gallery and Aurora Matheson Fine Art Gallery are once again presenting The Sculpture Day event on March 22nd, 2025 during the inaugural Ignite the Arts Festival, a nine-day celebration of art and culture. Sculpture Day will be located at Aurora Matheson Fine Art Gallery, 221 Martin Street and on the City Centre Gym Parking lot, adjacent to the Gallery. 

This event will take part in conjunction with the Spring Art Walk which showcases art throughout greater Penticton. The official time for both of these events will be from 11:00-4:00 P.M.


Live Painting

Similar to a mini-art market, artists will be displaying their work as well as selling paintings,  cards, and commissions. Meet, greet, and connect with local artists as they craft right before your eyes.


Sculpture Exhibition & Demo

Check out the outdoor sculpture exhibition as artists showcase their pieces. You will also have the opportunity to watch as local sculptors build magnificent works, inviting you to engage with the Sculptors through Q&A.

Live Music

Indulge your senses with the soulful melodies of Yanti & Friends, a rhythm & blues jazz band set to grace Sculpture Day with their enchanting performances. Join us for an unforgettable musical journey filled with rhythm, harmony, and dancing, reminiscent of last year's lively celebrations.


Family Sculpture Contest

Create, experience, and delve into the world of sculpture with our family friendly sculpture contest. As part of Sculpture Day, we invite family and friends, young and old, to come and participate in creating imaginative pieces with your dream team– a maximum of six people. You will get to work with your chosen team to produce an artistic creation or interpretation of your desires. Sculptures will be assembled from found objects ranging from cardboard to concrete, making use of any material your team finds to have creative potential. 

At 3:00 the teams will be judged esteemed local sculpture professionals. If you are interested in participating in this fun event, you must pre-register for the competition. This event is free to attend and we encourage early registration to make sure you get your allocated area to construct your work. Pre construction at home is encouraged and some assembly can take place prior to the event however significant assembly must take place on site. See below the link to our registration form for more information and details about the guidelines and rules of this contest.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a day of artistic exploration and community engagement at Sculpture Day, part of the Ignite the Arts Festival. Mark your calendars for March 23rd, and join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of creativity that defines our vibrant community.

For more information contact Renèe Matheson by email
auroradawnarts@gmail.com 
call (250) 488-4999