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Kelowna's 2026 Artist in Residence, Angela Hansen presents Project VASA

Over Culture Days, Angela's project will be exhibited in various locations around Kelowna. For more information, dates and locations visit the City of Kelowna's Arts & Culture website.

Named after the Latin word vasa, meaning “vessels,” Project VASA brings together youth voices, environmental storytelling, and sculptural practice to explore the local impacts of climate change in the Okanagan.

Project VASA centres on a series of seven vessel-like sculptures made from biodegradable and reclaimed materials, including beeswax, paper, fabric, plants, bioplastics, and wood. Each sculpture reflects a visible impact of climate change—such as heat domes, wildfires, and food insecurity—while the plinths beneath them are covered with writings and artwork contributed by hundreds of Okanagan youth.

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City of Kelowna, Cultural Services

Cultural Services at the City of Kelowna works with artists, cultural organizations, community partners and residents to support a vibrant, inclusive and accessible arts and culture sector across the city. Guided by the vision of a community where creativity and connection help shape our sense of place, belonging and well-being, Cultural Services invests in programs, partnerships, grants, public art, cultural spaces and community initiatives that celebrate Kelowna’s diverse stories and creative talent. Through this work, the team helps strengthen local organizations, create opportunities for artists and residents to participate in cultural life, animate public spaces, support heritage and creative expression, and ensure arts and culture continue to play an essential role in Kelowna’s quality of life, identity and future growth.

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