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Arts Umbrella is a not-for-profit arts education centre for young people ages 2-22 with locations in
06/21/2024
For National Indigenous Peoples Day, Arts Umbrella is celebrating Indigenous culture and heritage by featuring one of our Creative Launchpad scholarship students, Taea Rattlesnake.
Taea is a theatre student of the Ermineskin Cree Nation in Maskwacis, Alberta and was gifted a Cree name by an elder, making her full name, Taea Kihew Iskwew Rattlesnake.
"Being Mixed Indigenous, I find there's a disconnect sometimes in finding a balance of both my backgrounds and I'm excited when a story connects with me, or I can see myself in it," Taea says.
Part of both the Half-Day Professional Training Program and Musical Theatre Troupe during her time at Arts Umbrella, Taea, "can't imagine [her] life without theatre, and being able to tell stories that really speak to [her]."
Currently in her first year of Musical Theatre at St. Lawrence College, Taea is excited about her future and can't wait to, "start shaping her career in musical theatre - because that's always been the dream!"
And a special shout out to our generous supporters Jeff Mooney and Suzanne Bolton who fund the Creative Launchpad Scholarships. These financial awards are made available to students, like Taea, who are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree, diploma or certificate in post-secondary studies across the spectrum of creative fields.
05/19/2024
A reminder that Arts Umbrella will be closed for Victoria Day, May 20, 2024.
Learn more about our important dates and closures here: https://www.artsumbrella.com/important-dates/
05/18/2024
Nicola Wealth Invitational to Benefit Arts Umbrella ⛳️
GET GOLF READY at Point Grey Golf & Country Club’s state-of-the-art practice facility!
With a focus on full swing, short game, and putting, the Get Golf Ready Clinic is well-suited for beginners hoping to expand their skills and knowledge of golf.
The clinic will be offered at 4:30 PM with 36 participant spots available.
The clinic is also an ideal client hosting or employee appreciation opportunity, beginning with two hours of instruction and finishing with an Après Golf Reception on the patio, inclusive of food, drinks and music.
Price: $295 per clinic participant
Group Rate: $2,500 for 10 clinic spots
Check out the participant benefits and register today: https://www.artsumbrella.com/golf/
05/16/2024
SEASON FINALE 2024 | ONE WEEK TO GO!
Season Finale is a series of performances that represents the art of dance as envisioned by some of the world’s greatest choreographers. This presentation of choreographies is a unique and extraordinary view into the world’s stage of dance.
This year, you can expect to see performances choreographed by Fernando Magadan, Crystal Pite, Mats Ek, Aszure Barton, Marco Goecke, William Forsythe, Cyril Baldy, Wen Wei Wang, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Gioconda Barbuto, Haley Heckethorn, Zenon Zubyk, Julia Cratchley, Kennedy Kraeling, Livona Ellis, James Gregg, Rebecca Margolick, and Ethan Colangelo.
Join us at the Vancouver Playhouse from May 23 to May 25 to celebrate the art of dance! Season Finale will leave you transfixed and transformed.
Purchase tickets here: https://www.artsumbrella.com/events/season-finale-2024/
Season Finale, generously supported by the Wesik Family Foundation, is part of Expressions Festival. Expressions Festival is presented by RBC.
05/15/2024
CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICES: APPLY BY MAY 23
Teens ages 15-19 interested in the Contemporary Art Practices Summer Intensive Scholarship Program are invited to submit their applications and portfolios by May 23, 2024, to be considered.
Contemporary Art Practices: August 6-23, 2024
Arts Umbrella Granville Island
Generously supported by: The Parachute Fund
In partnership with CAG
Visit our website for more information and submission guidelines: https://www.artsumbrella.com/programs/art/scholarship-programs/visual-art-summer-intensive/
For questions or inquiries email our Art & Design team at [email protected].
Photo credit: Devan Francis
05/12/2024
ARCHITECTURE SUMMER INTENSIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: APPLY BY MAY 23
Teens ages 15-19 interested in the Architecture Summer Intensive Scholarship Program are invited to submit their applications and portfolios by May 23, 2024, to be considered.
Architecture Summer Intensive: August 6-16, 2024
Arts Umbrella Granville Island
Full scholarships provided by: BTY
In partnership with Urbanarium
Visit our website for more information and submission guidelines: https://www.artsumbrella.com/programs/art/scholarship-programs/architecture-summer-teen-intensive/
For questions or inquiries email our Art & Design team at [email protected].
Photo credit: Devan Francis
05/06/2024
FREE PERIOD CARE AT ARTS UMBRELLA 🩸
Governments, workplaces, and institutions around the world are joining a movement to provide free period care within their washrooms as they do toilet paper.
Arts Umbrella is proud to join this movement. We now offer open-unit dispensers, liners, pads, and tampons, in every washroom in our Granville Island and Surrey Centre locations.
We’ve partnered with joni to provide free biodegradable organic bamboo pads and liners, and cotton tampons, that are free from petroleum-based plastic and chemicals.
Learn more about this initiative on our website here: https://www.artsumbrella.com/free-period-care/
04/30/2024
Nicola Wealth Invitational to Benefit Arts Umbrella | Foursomes ⛳️
Don’t miss your chance to golf at one of the most prestigious and picturesque courses in the Lower Mainland, while helping to ensure young people have access to an arts education.
Price: $2,500 per foursome
Tee times will be staggered between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM, in ten-minute intervals. Foursome purchasers will receive an email a month prior to the tournament date to register for their tee time.
On-course activities include access to Point Grey's practice facility, welcome cocktails and food, a curated auction, golf games, a prize draw, a flowing après reception following the round, and more.
For more information and to register, head to our website: https://www.artsumbrella.com/golf/
04/28/2024
ARTS UMBRELLA DANCE | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM OPEN HOUSE
On Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 10 AM to 12 PM, Arts Umbrella Dance welcomes dancers and families to attend our Professional Training Program Open House at our Granville Island location.
The morning will include taking a ballet class with our Apprentice Company, watching Company Rehearsal, and a Q+A with Artistic Director, Artemis Gordon.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend the whole morning. No registration is required.
Consideration for the 2024/2025 program starting in September is still available.
Visit our website to learn more about our unique Professional Training Program: https://www.artsumbrella.com/programs/dance/advanced-programs/
Questions? Email our Admissions Specialist, Sam Tawaststjerna, at [email protected].
Photo by Michael Slobodian
04/26/2024
Happy opening night to the cast and crew of Anne of Green Gables and Goldilocks and the Three Bears!
Join us for this year's Expressions Festival at Arts Umbrella Granville Island in our Jack and Darlene Poole Theatre.
Theatre Troupe students are performing in Anne of Green Gables and Goldilocks and the Three Bears April 26-27. General admission is $25 and student admission is $15.
Grab your tickets and check out the rest of the festival at https://www.artsumbrella.com/expressions-theatre-festival/
Expressions Festival presented by
Photos by Devan Francis
04/24/2024
CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICES | INFORMATION SESSION
Saturday, May 4, 2024
10 AM-11 AM
Arts Umbrella Granville Island, Cassils | Henriquez Exhibition Gallery
Students interested in the upcoming Contemporary Art Practices Summer Intensive are invited to attend our information session hosted by program instructor Kit Liu and the Audain School of Art & Design team.
This session will cover the application process and what students can expect to learn in the program. It will also allow families to ask any questions they might have.
Learn more about the Contemporary Art Practices Summer Intensive here: https://www.artsumbrella.com/programs/art/scholarship-programs/visual-art-summer-intensive/
No registration is required. We hope to see you there!
04/23/2024
SEASON FINALE 2024 | ONE MONTH TO GO!
Season Finale is a series of performances that represents the art of dance as envisioned by some of the world’s greatest choreographers. This presentation of choreographies is a unique and extraordinary view into the world’s stage of dance.
This year, you can expect to see performances choreographed by Fernando Magadan, Crystal Pite, Mats Ek, Aszure Barton, Marco Goecke, William Forsythe, Cyril Baldy, Wen Wei Wang, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Gioconda Barbuto, Haley Heckethorn, Zenon Zubyk, Julia Cratchley, Kennedy Kraeling, Livona Ellis, James Gregg, Rebecca Margolick, and Ethan Colangelo.
Join us at the Vancouver Playhouse from May 23 to May 25 to celebrate the art of dance! Season Finale will leave you transfixed and transformed.
Purchase tickets here: https://www.artsumbrella.com/events/season-finale-2024/
Season Finale, generously supported by the Wesik Family Foundation, is part of Expressions Festival. Expressions Festival is presented by RBC.
04/21/2024
FROM STUDENT TO MENTOR: OLIVIA TSOI
Olivia Tsoi is an Arts Umbrella student in the Advanced Program at the School of Robert M. Ledingham Theatre, Music & Film, performing with the Musical Theatre Troupe. Her journey at Arts Umbrella began six years ago and since then, she has participated in programs such as Acting, Film Acting, Musical Theatre, Musical Theatre Intensive, Sketch Comedy & Improv Spring Break and Summer Intensive, and Stagecraft!
Olivia is also a Teaching Assistant at Arts Umbrella. We sat down with Olivia to learn more about her journey from student to mentor, and how her experience as a faculty member inspires her student performances.
Read the story in full here: https://www.artsumbrella.com/stories/from-student-to-mentor-olivia-tsoi/
Photo credit: Javier Sotres
These photos were taken at the 2022 Expressions Theatre Festival during the production of SpongeBob Squarepants: The Musical
04/20/2024
The Vancouver Sun Run takes place tomorrow, April 21, 2024.
A reminder to expect additional traffic delays between 6 AM and 12 PM due to road closures on 4th and 6th Avenues impeding access to Granville Island.
If you or your student have classes tomorrow at Arts Umbrella Granville Island, please consider alternative forms of transformation where possible.
04/19/2024
ARCHITECTURE SUMMER INTENSIVE | INFORMATION SESSION
Saturday, May 4, 2024
11 AM-12 PM
Arts Umbrella Granville Island, Cassils | Henriquez Exhibition Gallery
Students interested in the upcoming Architecture Summer Intensive are invited to attend our information session hosted by program instructor Graham and the Audain School of Art & Design team.
This session will cover the application process and what students can expect to learn in the program. It will also allow families to ask any questions they might have.
Learn more about the Architecture Summer Intensive here: https://www.artsumbrella.com/programs/art/scholarship-programs/architecture-summer-teen-intensive/
No registration is required. We hope to see you there!
04/17/2024
Nicola Wealth Invitational to Benefit Arts Umbrella ⛳️
GET GOLF READY at Point Grey Golf & Country Club’s state-of-the-art practice facility!
With a focus on full swing, short game, and putting, the Get Golf Ready Clinic is well-suited for beginners hoping to expand their skills and knowledge of golf.
The clinic will be offered at 4:30 PM with 36 participant spots available.
The clinic is also an ideal client hosting or employee appreciation opportunity, beginning with two hours of instruction and finishing with an Après Golf Reception on the patio, inclusive of food, drinks and music.
Price: $295 per clinic participant
Group Rate: $2,500 for 10 clinic spots
Check out the participant benefits register today by heading to our website: https://www.artsumbrella.com/golf/
04/15/2024
SUNDAY PERFORMANCE SERIES | #5
The fifth and final Arts Umbrella Dance Sunday Performance Series showing of 2024 is coming up on April 28 at 3:30 PM in the Jack and Darlene Poole Theatre located at Arts Umbrella's Granville Island facility.
Tickets are $15 and are available on our website: https://www.artsumbrella.com/events/sunday-performance-series-2024/
In-person and live-stream viewing options are available.
Photo by Michael Slobodian
04/14/2024
FROM STUDENT TO MENTOR: DECEMBER SHIELDS
December Shields is an Arts Umbrella student in the Advanced Program at the School of Robert M. Ledingham Theatre, Music & Film, performing with the Musical Theatre Troupe. December is also a Teaching Assistant at Arts Umbrella.
We sat down with December to learn more about her journey from student to mentor, and how her experience as an Arts Umbrella student for the past two years has helped her succeed in her role as Teaching Assistant.
Read the story in full here: https://www.artsumbrella.com/stories/from-student-to-mentor-december-shields/
Photo credit: Devan Francis
These photos were taken at the 2023 Expressions Theatre Festival during the production of The Secret Garden.
04/08/2024
SPRING SESSION STARTS TODAY! 🌸
Arts Umbrella welcomes new and returning students who are starting classes this Spring Session.
It's not too late to register! Visit our website to explore which classes still have availability: https://www.artsumbrella.com/programs/
04/07/2024
FROM STUDENT TO MENTOR: GEMMA MARTIN
Gemma Martin has been an Arts Umbrella student for over four years in the Advanced Program at the School of Robert M. Ledingham Theatre, Music & Film, performing with the Theatre Troupe. She was one of the inaugural recipients of The Stratford Prize in 2022. Gemma is also a Teaching Assistant at Arts Umbrella.
We sat down with Gemma to learn more about her journey from student to teacher, and how she wishes to inspire the next generation of budding theatre professionals.
Read the story in full here: https://www.artsumbrella.com/stories/from-student-to-mentor-gemma-martin/
04/06/2024
Nicola Wealth Invitational to Benefit Arts Umbrella | Get Golf Ready
The clinic at The Farm, Point Grey's state-of-the-art practice facility, is well suited for client hosting or an employee appreciation opportunity, beginning with two hours of instruction and finishing with an après reception on the patio, inclusive of food, drinks and music.
Price: $295 per clinic participant
Group Rate: $2,500 for 10 clinic spots
For more information and to register, head to our website: https://www.artsumbrella.com/golf/
04/03/2024
SEASON FINALE 2024 | TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
Season Finale is a series of performances that represents the art of dance as envisioned by some of the world’s greatest choreographers. This presentation of choreographies is a unique and extraordinary view into the world’s stage of dance.
Join us at the Vancouver Playhouse to celebrate the art of dance. Season Finale will leave you transfixed and transformed.
May 23 at 7:30 PM
May 24 at 7:30 PM
May 25 at 2:30 PM
May 25 at 7:30 PM
Purchase tickets here: https://www.artsumbrella.com/events/season-finale-2024/
Season Finale, generously supported by the Wesik Family Foundation, is part of Expressions Festival. Expressions Festival is presented by RBC.
Photo by Michael Slobodian
04/02/2024
On a NEW EPISODE of Our City Tonight (Sunday 1030am on CHEKTV), we welcome back our "Kindness Ambassador" David McCann for another "Acts of Kindness" segment. This time, it's the inspirational story of Arts Umbrella on Granville Island and the co-founder, Carol Henriquez who, along with a few girlfriends 45 years ago, had an idea of a place where young people could cultivate their interests in dance, theatre, art and design. Today, this non-profit has 3 locations. It is an amazing story.
Thanks to David and Creekhouse Industries on Granville Island for their support of these segments!
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04/01/2024
SUNDAY PERFORMANCE SERIES | #4
The fourth Arts Umbrella Dance Sunday Performance Series showing of 2024 is coming up on April 14 at 3:30 PM in the Jack and Darlene Poole Theatre located at Arts Umbrella's Granville Island facility.
Tickets are $15 and are available on our website: https://www.artsumbrella.com/events/sunday-performance-series-2024/
In-person and live-stream viewing options are available.
Photo by Michael Slobodian
03/31/2024
Today, March 31, 2024, is International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Arts Umbrella continues our commitment to raising awareness of discrimination and harassment while celebrating and honouring trans and non-gender conforming youth.
We are dedicated to breaking down barriers and creating spaces for young people where they feel welcomed, seen, heard, respected, understood, and safe to express their true selves.
Arts Umbrella is devoted to raising awareness of challenges faced by the transgender community, helping to reduce the stigma and misunderstanding of transgender youth, and celebrating the diversity within our community.
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03/30/2024
ADVANCED PROGRAM AUDITIONS 🎭️
Arts Umbrella's Robert M. Ledingham School of Theatre, Music & Film is hosting the next set of auditions for our Half Day Professional Training Programs in Performing Arts and Advanced Troupes on April 13, 2024.
Half Day Programs:
Theatre
Musical Theatre
Film
Advanced Troupe Programs:
Theatre
Musical Theatre
Film
Sketch Comedy and Improv
Visit our website for more information and to register for your audition today: https://www.artsumbrella.com/programs/theatre-music/advanced-programs/
Photo credit: Devan Francis
03/29/2024
FEATURE FRIDAY 👁️
"Reflective Eye Paintings"
Drawing & Painting
Ages 13-19
Saturdays 3:15-5:15 PM
Arts Umbrella South Surrey
Instructed by Cara and Monica
Learn more about Arts Umbrella's Audain School of Art & Design general programming by visiting our website: https://www.artsumbrella.com/programs/art/
03/28/2024
A reminder that Arts Umbrella will be closed for Easter weekend from March 29 until April 1.
Learn more about Arts Umbrella's important dates here: https://www.artsumbrella.com/important-dates/
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Our Story
Inspiring Creativity. For Good.
Arts Umbrella believes that art is powerful, that it can change a child’s life. That’s why Arts Umbrella’s programs in Dance, Theatre, and Art & Design are made accessible to all young people—through bursaries, scholarships, and donor-funded community programs. This year, Arts Umbrella will serve more than 24,000 students, with 80% participating at little to no cost. Since 1979, Arts Umbrella has been active in its communities, inspiring kids to build their creative confidence and develop the building blocks for life: critical-thinking skills, improved self-esteem, and tools for collaboration.
An incomparable faculty of more than 170 professional artists and educators share our belief that inspiring young people through arts education is important. Children and youth across Metro Vancouver come to Arts Umbrella to learn to dance, paint, sculpt, or perform, but we are also giving them the tools to live a productive and inspired life. We believe that, through arts education, a child develops self-confidence, builds skills, and discovers their ability to create—providing limitless opportunities for the future.
Our pre-professional programs attract students from across Canada and around the world. Dance, Theatre, and Art & Design graduates present internationally, promoting Vancouver’s role as a centre for the arts. Arts Umbrella’s students are leading the way in industries like film, performing arts, and digital technology. But more importantly, students have gone on to become creative and compassionate citizens in whatever path they choose.
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