UBCO Indigenous art collection grows with donation from Milton and Della McClaren – Castanet
Mar 3, 2025
The Indigenous art collection at UBC Okanagan Gallery is growing.
Sixteen new artworks are joining the Public Art Collection, thanks to a donation from environmental educator Milton McClaren and his late wife, Della McClaren, who worked as a teacher in Kelowna for many years. The couple were dedicated collectors who sought to strengthen the representation of Indigenous art at UBCO.
“On behalf of UBC Okanagan Gallery, I would like to extend our gratitude to Governor General award winner Milton McClaren and the late Della McClaren for their generosity,” says gallery director Tania Willard.
The 16 works include carving and silkscreen prints spanning over half a century. The seven Indigenous artists include:
