A set of original works by UBCO students and alumni now adorns Kelownasa国际传媒檚 Cultural District.

The 13 colourful street banners adorn lamp posts along the Rotary Centre for the Arts (RCA) commons and the art walk.

It is a partnership program between the city and UBC Okanagansa国际传媒檚 (UBCO) Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies. The program began in 2020 to create opportunities for local artists during pandemic-related facility closures. 

An exhibition opening celebration is scheduled for June 12 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the RCA, which will showcase banners from the past four years as well as an outdoor youth mural, and indoor exhibitions.
 
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Some banners incorporate augmented reality allowing three-dimensional animations. Itsa国际传媒檚 part of thesa国际传媒痵a国际传媒淧ress Play!sa国际传媒漵a国际传媒痯roject for undergraduate students.

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