Spring Festival

Spring! FCCS’s spring festival of the arts (March 1 – May 1), brings a myriad of events to the UBC O campus and to the city of Kelowna. Many events are free and all are open to the public.

The Spring festival of the arts covers the spectrum of artistic adventures by students, faculty and guest artists through performances, film screenings, spoken word events, guest lectures, and art exhibitions in drawing, painting, sculpture and photography.

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Due to current conditions with the COVID-19 outbreak, we are postponing or cancelling our scheduled events. Please see the notices below.

The Public Health Agency of Canada continues to assess the public health risk associated with the virus. However, it is important to state that UBC does not currently have any confirmed cases amongst is faculty, staff and student community.

We seek to minimize transmission in the community by limiting close contact with others at this time.

Kelowna will be a hub of activity during the 2020 festival.

Come out and see what’s been germinating over the winter. It’s time to get out of the house!

Schedule of Events

Saturday, March 7 | Creative Days Workshop – Drawing with Patrick Lundeen

Creative and Critical studies Building, UBCO Campus | noon to 2 p.m.

Fun, hands on workshops for all ages in our community.

Monday, March 9 | Visiting Artist Series – Krista Belle Stewart

UNC 106, 3272 University Way, UBCO Campus | 2:00 p.m.

Krista Belle Stewart is an artist and member of the Syilx Nation, and will talk about her studio art practice.

Cancelled: Saturday, March 21 |Creative Days Workshop – Creative Writing with Nancy Holmes

Creative and Critical studies Building, UBCO Campus | 10 a.m. to noon

Fun, hands on workshops for all ages in our community.

Cancelled: Wednesday, March 25 | Okanagan Short Story Contest Winner Announcement

Okanagan Regional Library, 1380 Ellis St, Kelowna | 7:00 p.m.

Writer in Residence, John Lent, will announce the winners of this year’s short story contest, with a chance to hear readings by the winners.

Cancelled: Tuesday, April 7 | Piano Concert

University Ballroom (UNC 200) | 1:00 p.m

Internationally renowned Spanish pianist Leopoldo Erice will perform “Beethoven’s Deafness: From Silence to Creation” in a free concert at UBC Okanagan.

Postponed to Nov. 21, 2020: Friday, April 10 | Pony Cabaret

BlackBox Theatre (Kelowna Community Theatre) | 7:00 p.m.

Pony Cabaret is a fundraiser for the Living Positive Resource Centre. It features some of Kelowna’s sassiest performers.  Hosted by Miss Cookie La Whore, showcasing a variety of talent from comics, burlesque, spoken word, and music-makers.

Cancelled: Friday, April 17 | Draw By Night

Okanagan Co-Lab, 1405 St. Paul Street, Kelowna | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Draw By Night combines drawing and socializing. Come armed with your favourite drawing utensil or just bring yourself and you can use our stuff. We will provide drawing materials and long stretches of paper.

Cancelled: Saturday, April 18 |Creative Days Workshop – Tour of the BFA Student Exhibition

Creative and Critical studies Building, UBCO Campus | 10 a.m. to noon

Join visual arts instructor Andreas Rutkauskas for a tour through the BFA graduating student exhibition.

Cancelled: Thursday, April 23 | BFA Student Graduating Exhibition Opening Reception

Creative and Critical Studies Building, 1148 Research Road | 7:00 p.m.

This BFA Visual Arts graduation show includes a wide variety of artists’ works including sculpture, photography, drawing, painting, digital media and printmaking.

Note: The BFA exhibition will be available for viewing on an online platform. Stay tuned for updates.

Cancelled: Thursday, April 30 | Okanagan Student Film Festival

Innovation Centre Theatre, 460 Doyle Ave. | 7:00 p.m.

SOFF celebrates emerging student filmmakers of the Okanagan Valley.