Upcoming Events - Arts Umbrella

Jan 19

In some ways, food can be considered one of the earliest art forms. Cooking is a form of expression. It requires skill, attention, and intention. It’s thoughtful. Not only can you imagine the plate as your canvas and food as your medium, cooking is a cultural experience. A form of artistic expression, creativity in the kitchen allows a chef to design an experience for her guests. In the same way an actor interprets the lines in a play or a painter human emotions, a chef can combine their technical skills with their own unique twist to produce delectable dishes

Dec 14 - 16

Mixed Nuts

Tradition with a Twist. Arts Umbrella Dance Company presents this modern retelling of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” at the Vancouver Playhouse.

Dec 7 - 9

Winter Shorts

Come celebrate the actor’s process with Arts Umbrella Theatre & Music this December. Students from our Troupe and Intensive programs will take to the stage to pull back the curtain on what they’ve been working on during Fall Session.

Oct 13

Splash 2018

Splash 2018 is Arts Umbrella’s annual must-attend art auction & gala. All proceeds go towards inspiring creativity among young people across Vancouver, BC.

Sep 27

BTY’s 40Forward Event, featuring Arts Umbrella

Students from our Architecture Summer Intensive will be exhibiting their work at BTY Group’s 40th anniversary celebration at Performance Works. There, students will get the opportunity to share their work with some of Vancouver’s leading architects.

Sep 8

Visual Arts Summer Intensive – Exhibition Opening

‘This Is An Illusion’ is the culminating exhibit for our 2018 Visual Art Summer Intensive scholarship students. This three-week intensive is operated in partnership with the Contemporary Art Gallery and with generous support from Lesley Stowe and Geoffrey Scott

Jul 25 - 28

Summerstage at Arts Umbrella Presents

Summerstage presents the Tony Award winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Jun 25

Nicola Wealth Management Invitational 2018

Held on June 25th at Point Grey Golf & Country Club, the Nicola Wealth Management Invitational to Benefit Arts Umbrella raised more than $240,000 in net proceeds. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our title sponsor, Nicola Wealth Management, and to the many sponsors, donors, volunteers, golfers, and committee members who … Continued

May 12 - Jun 15

Expressions Festival 2018

An annual festival celebrating the boundless creativity of young minds through performances, showcases, and exhibits.

Arts Umbrella South Surrey Teen Scholarship students present “Personal Public”. Through mentorship and exploration, students in this full scholarship program find out what it takes to succeed in the visual arts world. Participants build their portfolio for post-secondary school applications and the program concludes with this public exhibition.

May 24 - 26

AUDC Season Finale

BE MOVED. May 24-26, 2018 Vancouver Playhouse 600 Hamilton Street Arts Umbrella Dance Company’s Season Finale is the culmination of months of exploration and rehearsal of bold and innovative works created for AUDC dancers by leading International and Canadian choreographers. Expect extraordinary, cutting-edge performances. Buy Tickets: Thurs, May 24, 7:30 PM Fri, May 25, 7:30 … Continued

May 17 - 26

Expressions Theatre Festival

Join us for 5 fabulous productions that will inspire and entertain audiences of all ages, including Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Oklahoma, and more.

Apr 1 - 16

Exquis Process

Arts Umbrella photography students are on display! We’re thrilled that seven young photographers from Alex Waber’s Digital Photography class will be exhibiting at Remington Gallery as part of the Capture Photography Festival this April. In class, there was an emphasis on understanding the foundations of photography, so in the true spirit of learning and critique, … Continued

Jan 14 - Apr 15

AUDC SUNDAY PERFORMANCE SERIES 2018

Arts Umbrella Dance Company performs new and innovative works-in-progress by leading Canadian and International choreographers alongside featured special guest artists. Limited seating. Tickets: $10 Tickets available at the door. Special Guests: January 14 – TBA February 11 – TBA March 4 – TBA April 15 – TBA