Our Impact in Action
Making the Arts Accessible to All Children and Youth
That is the reality for countless young people in our world, who do not have equal access to opportunities due to financial or social barriers. At Arts Umbrella, we are changing this for the better.
Inspiring the Next Generation
Providing access to an arts education is the cornerstone of everything we do.
We believe that financial, socio-economic, or physical barriers should never prevent anyone from participating in the arts. We are committed to making our programs accessible to as many young people as possible.
As Canada’s only not for profit, multi-disciplinary arts education centre providing high quality arts education programs across Art & Design, Dance and Theatre, Music and Film, we provide young people ages 2-22 the opportunity, and tools to unlock their creative potential – building self-confidence, creative expression, and compassion for their bright futures.
Our Impact in Numbers
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Our Impact Across Canada
Arts Umbrella’s impact is felt far and wide, from our dedicated studio spaces in Metro Vancouver to our Community Programs across Canada, allowing thousands of young people every year to access a high calibre arts education. Check out our impact map to find out more!
- Arts Umbrella Locations
Facilities on Granville Island, and at our Surrey Centre location host both tuition-based programs and no-cost Community Programs. - Community Program Partner Locations
Programs engaging children and youth experiencing vulnerability, offering a safe, supportive, and inspiring outlet to explore self-expression and creativity, made possible through generous community support. - Public Student Performances
Students from all over Metro Vancouver are able to attend performances of Mixed Nuts and Expressions Theatre Festival shows free-of charge. - Northern Arts Connection
In partnership with Connected North and TakingITGlobal, this live distance learning initiative delivers theatre programs online to schools in remote communities. - Post-Secondary Scholarships
Arts Umbrella provides full and partial scholarships to students in select programs who are keen to stretch their artistic boundaries in a mentor-based learning environment. These include: Creative Launchpad, Dancers of Today, McCall MacBain Cultural Leadership Scholarships, and RBC Auditioning Scholarships.
Looking to the Future
Our mission is far from complete. Help us to reach more young people, and keep up with the growing demand for our programs. With your support, we can continue to transform lives in incredible ways by providing a safe space for students to grow and thrive.
Together, let’s inspire the artists of tomorrow.
