If you have an emerging artist in your family, don’t miss Family Tours at the Vancouver Art Gallery! Every Sunday at 2pm, the Gallery hosts kid-friendly tours for ages 5-12. The Making Place is open from 11am-4pm for families to get creative and make your own work of art based
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Looking for something creative to do with the family? Curious about programs at Place des Arts? Join us for an art-filled afternoon with fun activities for all ages led by our skilled teachers. At this free event, explore our current exhibitions, experiment with art materials and discover the performing arts.
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My daughter loves art, and neither my husband nor I has a single artistic bone in our body, which means we are often looking elsewhere to support and encourage her love of painting and drawing. There are only so many craft kits and supplies I can stock the house with
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My kids love to craft and fortunately, I’ve amassed quite the collection of odds and ends through teaching and from my days working in daycare centres. But nothing compares to the incredible selection and excitement of Urban Source. If you’re looking for a unique and imaginative shopping destination that will
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Amsterdam-based artist digestor—aka Peter Orsag—along with a collection of his most recent original works- is making a stop at The Drive Canteen. In addition to the original pop art paintings on display, there will be a Simpson’s-theme photo installation on site, Simpson’s-themed activities for all ages, door prizes and free gifts
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As part of our year-long celebration to mark our 50th Anniversary, this exhibition reflects our season mission to celebrate Place des Arts voices through creative connection, storytelling and joy. The work on display was created over the past 50 years by current and former Place des Arts students, teachers, volunteers,
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First Saturday Open Studios is an opportunity to visit artists at work in their studios located throughout the lower mainland. The goal is to build connections between artists and the public. First Saturday Open Studios When: June 3, 2023 Time: 12 – 5pm Where: Eastside Atelier Studios Address: 1310 William
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Head down to Granville Island Kids Market to make a spooky lollipop ghost. Admission is FREE! Lollipop Ghosts When: Sunday, October 9, 2022 Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm Where: Granville Island Kids Market Address: 1496 Cartwright Street, Vancouver Website: www.kidsmarket.ca

In this FREE workshop, participants will learn how to express themselves through art, create fun fall-themed crafts, and play various group games together as a family. This workshop is built around play and working with various natural art materials (materials from the outside world: flowers, leaves, pinecones, etc.) while introducing
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Weaving Stories Together is hosting a community-engaged art project in celebration of Place des Arts’ 50th anniversary. The project, facilitated by Mariana Frochtengarten, will embody their 50th-anniversary mission to celebrate Place des Arts voices through creative connection, storytelling and joy. Contribute to this art project by taking part in a
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