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Past Events

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.

Jun 7 - 14

Visual, Media, and Applied Arts Expressions Festival

Celebrate our visual artists’ accomplishments. After months of exploration and experimentation in classes ranging from drawing and painting, to mixed media and sculpture, to photography and animation, Arts Umbrella’s Spring session students are ready to display their works to friends, family, and the public. With such a broad range of art forms and projects, we … Continued

Jun 10

Arts Umbrella Theatre Auditions 2018

Registration for round two of Arts Umbrella’s 2018 Theatre Auditions and callbacks are now open. The auditions will take place Sunday September 9 at Arts Umbrella Granville Island. Four time slots are available – 10:00AM, 11:45AM, 2:00PM, and 3:45PM – maximum 10 auditions per time slot. Spaces fill up quickly. Pick your time slot and … Continued

Jun 7 - 10

Recital

Join us for Arts Umbrella year end dance performance, when we celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of all of our young dancers over the past 10 months. This year, Arts Umbrella Dance presents The Little Prince – a beloved story by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry about a grown-up meeting his inner child. 2018 Parent Recital Handbook … Continued

May 28 - Jun 3

Personal Public

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 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.

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

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

Mar 2 - 4

Come Together 2018

Mar 2–4, 2018 Performance Works 1218 Cartwright Street, Granville Island The Arts Umbrella Theatre and Music Department present performances by the students in the Conservatory, Pre-Professional and Intensive Theatre Programs. Performances include Guys and Dolls Jr, Previews of our Year End Shows (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Oklahoma, The Phoenician Women, Outside In, and Missing) … Continued

Feb 14

Free Drop-in Classes at Arts Umbrella

This February 14, 2018 Arts Umbrella invites you to join us for free art classes. Enjoy a creative morning featuring movement, music, and art-making. Young artists ages 2-5 can take part in Lunar New Year-themed classes and Valentine’s Day-themed classes, sparking imagination for a love for the arts. Classes are offered at both Arts Umbrella … Continued

Dec 12

Art Immersion Preview

Free Preview of Arts Umbrella’s New Art Immersion December 12, 2017 Arts Umbrella Granville Island   Looking for a preschool alternative in Vancouver for your little one? Passionate about the arts? Arts Umbrella’s new Art Immersion Program will give your child a creative kick-start to kindergarten. Every morning from Monday to Friday, little artists will … Continued

Dec 8

Mock Auditions

Free for Graduating High School Drama Students Book Now Auditioning for a post-secondary theatre program can be nerve-wracking – your big chance to impress and get into the program you want. A confident audition is crucial to your success. Arts Umbrella’s Mock Auditions is a free opportunity for Grade 12 Drama Students to experience the audition process … Continued

Nov 28

Giving Tuesday Classes

Take a class with us and you’ll contribute to our bursary fund, bringing more art to more kids this year. Sign up for a 45-minute art workshop and let your child’s imagination soar. Suggested donation is $10.