Creatrix Rising

Date:

Fri, Jul 24th, 2026 to Wed, Oct 7th, 2026

Time:

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Description:

An exhibition featuring works by participants in Archway Society for Domestic Peace’s arts-based Creatrix Rising program.

Archway Society for Domestic Peace supports women, children, and families across the North Okanagan to live lives of dignity and respect, free from domestic and sexual violence. Through a continuum of free support services offered in Vernon, Lumby, and Armstrong, Archway provides essential resources, advocacy, counselling, shelter, and community-based programming for survivors of violence and abuse.

Creatrix Rising is one of Archway’s transformative community programs, bringing women together in a welcoming creative space where art becomes a pathway to connection, healing, self-expression, and personal growth. Through trauma-informed workshops led by artist mentors, participants explore a variety of creative practices while building confidence, resilience, and a stronger sense of belonging.

This exhibition celebrates the creativity, courage, and unique voices of the women who have participated in the program. The works on view reflect diverse artistic approaches and personal experiences, offering powerful expressions of resilience, growth, and transformation. Creative expression can provide meaningful pathways toward healing, especially for those navigating trauma, violence, and adversity. Through making, sharing, and reflecting, participants develop artistic tools that support self-expression and reclaim agency long after the program itself has ended.

At its heart, Creatrix Rising recognizes the power of creativity to foster healing, connection, and hope. This exhibition invites viewers to witness the profound role art can play in building community, amplifying voices, and creating spaces where transformation becomes possible.

About Archway Society for Domestic Peace

Archway Society for Domestic Peace works to create a future free from domestic and sexual violence. Through 18 programs serving the North Okanagan, Archway provides free support for women, children, youth, and families, from first disclosure through ongoing care and advocacy. Their services include emergency shelter, counselling, outreach, victim services, legal resources, and prevention-based education focused on healthy relationships and violence prevention. https://archwaysociety.ca/creatrix-rising/

Venue:

Vernon Public Art Gallery

Address:
3228-31st Avenue, Vernon, V1T 2H3

Cost:

Admission by Donation

Ticketing and/or registration:

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