The Caetani Centre is heading straight into Culture Days by hosting several free and by-donation events that celebrate the creativity and innovation of artists, makers, and creators in the Okanagan.

”We’re pleased to be able to offer such a diversity of events showcasing different artistic and cultural mediums: a multi-media exhibition, an Okanagan-produced documentary, and the launch of a new book of powerful poetry,” says Laisha Rosnau, Caetani Centre Executive Director.  

“We invite he community to join us for one or all of these events. Sveva Caetani was a champion of the role of arts and culture in the life of a community, and we believe she’d be happy her former home is now host to such a variety of cultural experiences.”

Starting Sept. 27, the Centre will once again waive the fee for self-guided tours and offer them by donation inside the historic home of Italian duke Leone Caetani, his partner Ofelia Fabiani and their daughter, the renowned artist Sveva Caetani. 

Visitors can learn the fascinating story of the Caetanis and see select displays of treasured family artifacts in the 130-year-old heritage home. Self-guided tours will be offered on Fridays and Saturdays from Sept. 27 to Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary.

While at the Centre, visitors can also check out the new exhibition, Reflections on Belonging, an immersive exhibition in the Caetani Gallery, presented in collaboration with the Vernon and District Immigrant and Community Services Society (VDICSS). 

Supported by the Government of Canada's Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program, the exhibition invites visitors to explore themes of identity, community, and belonging through dynamic storytelling, immersive art installations, and interactive experiences. Also on display is a selection of Sveva Caetani’s works from her renowned Recapitulation Series.

Reflections on Belonging is open to the general public Fridays and Saturdays from Sept. 27 to Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information about Sveva Caetani and the Caetani Centre, please visit www.caetani.org