Arts Umbrella is a not-for-profit arts education centre for young people ages 2-22 with locations on Granville Island and in Surrey.
07/30/2026
FALL SESSION | REGISTER NOW
Start the school year inspired. Explore creativity through Fall Session programs in Art & Design, Dance, Theatre, Music & Film; from Digital Photography and Architecture to Film Acting, Sketch Comedy, Dance, and more!
🔗 Register now: https://www.artsumbrella.com/find-a-program/
🖊️ECU PATHWAY | MEET THE STUDENTS
Last fall, we launched an exciting new partnership with Emily Carr University of Art + Design through our Intensive Program at the Audain School of Art & Design; creating a new admissions pathway for emerging creatives looking to continue their arts education at post-secondary level.
We sat down with some of the first students in the pathway to hear about their experiences.
🔗Learn more and apply for the 2026/27 program: https://www.artsumbrella.com/emily-carr-university-of-art-design-pathway/
06/09/2026
🏌️♀️BEYOND WHISTLER ESCAPE | GOLF PRIZE DRAW
Dreaming of the ultimate Whistler getaway? Enter our 2026 Prize Draw for a chance to win an unforgettable Beyond Whistler Escape for 4, while helping expand youth access to the arts.
Prize Package Includes:
🚁 Private helicopter and Ice Cave experience for 4 with Beyond Whistler
🏨 Luxury accommodation at Fairmont Chateau Whistler
⛳ Golf for 4 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course
🍽️ Dinner for 4 at Lorette Brasserie
🎟️ Get your tickets today: https://www.artsumbrella.com/golf/
Ticket sales close on June 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM PT (or earlier if sold out). Prize Draw will take place on June 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM PT. You do not need to be participating in the Nicola Wealth Invitational to enter or win.
This package is generously sponsored by Beyond Whistler, Labatt, and Lorette Brasserie.
06/01/2026
🖍️REGISTER NOW FOR 2026/27 PROGRAMS
Our 2026/27 programs are now open for registration! Explore sessional and yearlong programs designed to inspire every stage of a young person's creative journey.
🔗Learn more: https://www.artsumbrella.com/find-a-program/
☀️SUMMER IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER
Our Summer Session invites early learners, youth, and teens of all levels to explore, grow, and express themselves, with creative programs across Art & Design, Dance, and Theatre, Music & Film. Programs start July 6!
🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.artsumbrella.com/summer-programs/
05/01/2026
CHRONOS | DANCE RECITAL
Tickets are now on sale for our 2026 Dance Recital, CHRONOS, taking to the stage of the Vancouver Playhouse from June 4–7.
Join us as Arts Umbrella General Program dancers showcase their growth over the past 10 months.
🎟️ https://www.artsumbrella.com/event/recital-2026/
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04/28/2026
COMMEDIA DELL' ART-ISH | EXPRESSIONS THEATRE FESTIVAL
Devised and performed by our Sketch Comedy and Improv Troupe, Commedia dell'Art-ish is a hilarious take on a classic art form, taking to the stage of the Jack and Darlene Poole Theatre this June as part of Expressions Theatre Festival.
🎬️Showtimes:
Friday, June 5 | 7PM | Opening Night Reception
Saturday, June 6 | 7PM
🎟️Tickets are on sale now: https://www.artsumbrella.com/event/expressions-festival-2026/
Expressions Festival is presented by RBC.
04/21/2026
🎶 AS YOU LIKE IT | EXPRESSIONS THEATRE FESTIVAL
Don't miss our Musical Theatre Troupe performing this timeless tale of love and discovery this May 23-31, as part of our Expressions Theatre Festival.
Forced from their homes, Orlando, Duke Senior, his daughter Rosalind and niece Celia escape to the Forest of Arden, a fantastical place of transformation, where all are welcomed and embraced. Lost amidst the trees, the refugees find community and acceptance under the stars. Featuring an original folk-pop score by Shaina Taub, fall under love’s spell with this magical story.
🎹Showtimes:
Saturday, May 23 | 7PM | Opening Night Reception
Thursday, May 28 | 7PM
Friday, May 29 | 7PM
Saturday, May 30 | 2PM | Pay What You Can
Saturday, May 30 | 7PM
Sunday, May 31 | 2PM
🎟️Tickets are on sale now: https://www.artsumbrella.com/event/expressions-festival-2026/
Expressions Festival is presented by RBC.
04/21/2026
MEMENTO MORI: A SEASON FINALE PERFORMANCE
Arts Umbrella Dance Company returns with Memento Mori: A Season Finale Performance, live at the Vancouver Playhouse, May 21-23.
Featuring works by 15+ of the world’s most influential choreographers including Crystal Pite, Marcos Morau, Sharon Eyal, James Kudelka, Medhi Walerski and more, this performance invites you into moments that are intimate, and unforgettable. Each work is a reminder to be fully present, to feel deeply, and to witness beauty as it passes.
Join us for a celebration of movement, memory, and meaning. Memento Mori will leave you suspended in the moment – transfixed, transformed, and aware of the precious now.
🔗Tickets on sale now: https://www.artsumbrella.com/event/season-finale-2026/
Season Finale is generously supported by RBC, as part of our annual Expressions Festival, and The Wesik Family Foundation.
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04/14/2026
🎼 HONK! JR. | EXPRESSIONS THEATRE FESTIVAL
Brought to life by our talented Musical Theatre Troupe, HONK! JR. is a heartwarming musical that celebrates what makes us unique. With sparkling humour and unforgettable musical numbers, HONK! JR. is a joyful experience for audiences of all ages.
Showtimes:
Thursday, May 14 | 7PM
Friday, May 15 | 7PM
Saturday, May 16| 2PM | Pay What You Can
Saturday, May 16 | 7PM
🎟️Tickets are on sale now: https://www.artsumbrella.com/event/expressions-festival-2026/
Expressions Festival is presented by RBC.
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 5pm |