
Since 1979, Arts Umbrella has been delivering high-quality arts education to children and youth in Vancouver and beyond.
Children of all ages and skill levels can discover the joy of creating and expressing themselves in a a safe and supportive environment. Innovative, inspiring and highly skilled instruction, together with small class size and high-quality supplies, create the Arts Umbrella magic.
For teens, Pre-professional and Professional programs are also available, and offer students an enriched artistic practice, with class work focusing on concept development, experimentation, presentation, collaborative projects and portfolio development. Students will have the opportunity to engage in group critiques, converse with guest artists, and visit local exhibitions and performances.
Arts Umbrella Surrey opens in 2011! Click here to find out more!
Register for Fall, Winter and Spring sessions, at the same time! Registration for General programs opens June 1, 2011, and continues all year.
Online
New and returning students can register online. Click here to register now!
Set up your online account in advance of registration opening, to avoid delays.
In Person
Visit the Student Services team at
Arts Umbrella, Granville Island:
1286 Cartwright Street, Vancouver.
Payment can be made by cheque, cash, Interac, VISA, American Express or MasterCard.
By Phone
Call the Student Services team
during business hours at:
604.681.5268 x222
Have your credit card information ready!
Please note that registering in person, by phone or fax does not immediately guarantee registration in a class. Your information will be processed as quickly as possible, but as the online registration system is real time, we cannot give preference to in-person or telephone requests.
For session dates and closures, click here.
Financial Aid
Bursaries are available for all programs, and are awarded based on financial need. Bursary applications must be submitted and approved before registering. For more information, including application forms, click here.
Dance Program
Please note that with the exception of Early Learning classes, Dance program registration is not currently available online. For more information regarding registration, auditions and the placement process, contact Marilyn Seki: mseki@artsumbrella.com, or 604-681-5268 x200.