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The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art is a non-profit, artist-run gallery and cultural organization based in Kelowna, British Columbia. Established in 1989, it is operated by the Okanagan Artists Alternative Association and forms part of a national network of artist-run centres across Canada.

The centre is dedicated to supporting contemporary art and fostering the development of emerging and established Canadian artists through professional exhibitions, community programming, and collaborative initiatives. It features multiple gallery spaces, including curated exhibition galleries and a members’ gallery that showcases a diverse range of artistic practices.

In addition to exhibitions, the Alternator offers workshops, outreach programs, and public events that encourage dialogue, creativity, and engagement with contemporary art. Its mission emphasizes inclusion, experimentation, and community connection, aiming to increase public appreciation of art while supporting the sustainability of the creative sector.

Overall, the Alternator serves as a vital hub for artistic innovation and cultural exchange in the Okanagan region, contributing to the broader Canadian arts landscape.

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Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun Lets’lo:tseltun is one of Canada’s most outspoken and influential contemporary artists, confronting colonial suppression, environmental degradation, and the ongoing struggles for Indigenous sovereignty. Of Cowichan (Hul’q’umi’num Coast Salish) and Okanagan (Syilx) descent, his forty-year practice brings together traditional iconography, fearless critique, and biting satire to challenge and unsettle. Floor Opener presents a selection of works that are at once Read more...
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Download self-guided walking tour here Previously home to canneries, railways, shipping wharves, a sawmill, packinghouse and even a cigar factory, City planners were challenged with a now defunct industrial area. The district was once the centre of the Okanagan fruit-packing industry and with much of the land in public ownership, the sixblock area was ripe for a reimagining. Significant planning Read more...
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