Our Space
Arts Umbrella Building Tour
Located in the heart of Granville Island, our 70,000 square foot space is a hub of creativity for students arcoss disciplines, featuring state of the art studios and performance spaces.
Studios specific to each discipline allow instructors to teach and students to train to their fullest potential. Unique to Arts Umbrella is the offering of so many artistic disciplines in the same space.
Our building includes purpose-built facilities, which allow our students to reach their creative potential, including:
Jack and Darlene Poole Theatre
152-seat theatre for live performances and student showcases.
Lindsay Mearns School of Dance Studios
6 bright and spacious dance studios.
Andrew Mahon Foundation Green Room
18-seat dressing tables with lit vanities for preshow preparation.
Moffat Media Arts Hub
Digital media studio for exploration in Cartooning, Animation, and Illustration
John Van Burek Scene & Design Shop
Various power and hand tools for construction in multiple program areas including prop and set design.
Cassils | Henriquez Gallery
Spacious and beautifully lit exhibition space to showcase student work.