Vernon Public Art Gallery reopens

The Vernon Public Art Gallery has reopened to the public with modified hours and new safety procedures to protect the health of their staff and visitors.

As of Monday (June 15), the gallery will be open from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the first hour, from 10-11 a.m., set aside for seniors and those with health concerns .

To maintain a safe environment, the gallery will require visitors to follow sanitization and distancing protocols, limit the number of guests in the gift shop and galleries, and has installed Plexiglas dividers where necessary.

“We are very excited to welcome the community back to the gallery, said Dauna Kennedy, executive director. “We recognize our position as a gathering place for the community to connect and engage with the arts and are eager to resume that role. Although it seems like we can see some light at the end of the tunnel, we ask that our visitors continue to follow the necessary health and safety precautions while visiting the gallery to ensure we can remain open to the public.”