December 5 — First Friday Celebration of Literary Talent
Join us at the Caetani Centre for the next First Friday Art Trail on December 5!
Celebrate our First Friday Celebration of Literary Talent with an inspiring afternoon and evening of art, books, and live readings.
Explore & Discover (12–4 PM)
Tour the Caetani Museum and visit our open studios.
Meet resident dollmaker and textile artist Cher Mark, along with other Caetani artists (TBA) working onsite.
Browse the all-new Rose Moon Books pop-up shop—Vernon’s indie bookshop on wheels—featuring a beautifully curated selection of (mostly) Canadian titles for readers of all ages, including bestsellers, classics, Indigenous and French-language books, and more.
Visit the Caetani Gift Shop for unique holiday gifts.
Evening Literary Readings (6–8 PM)
Drop into the Caetani Gallery for readings by our visiting writers-in-residence and local poets/authors Natalie Appleton, Hannah Calder, Michelle Doege, Kerry Gilbert, John Lent, Laisha Rosnau, Sharon Thesen, Alessandra Woodward, and others. Enjoy a vibrant mix of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and more.
All are welcome!
The bookmobile will also remain on site during the evening event.
Admission
Entry to the evening readings is by donation, and refreshments will be available.
Come celebrate community, creativity, and literary talent at the Caetani Centre!