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Arts and culture

Go out and explore arts and culture in Vancouver. 

Our city is alive with creativity. We have amazing: music, dance, new media, theatre, festivals, film, design, exhibitions, galleries, museums, and special events.

Public art

Explore and find out how the City and Park Board support public art by emerging and established artists in Vancouver.

Theatres and performance spaces

Get to know Vancouver's cultural and performance spaces: The Orpheum, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Playhouse, and more.

Arts and culture grants and awards

Find out if your non-profit group is eligible for grants to develop arts programs, cultural activities, theatre rentals, or advertising.

Artist opportunities

Find opportunities for local artists including calls for public art, available studio space, and more.

Artist spaces and residencies

Find out how we support artists as well as create more artist spaces.

Fieldhouse programs in parks

Explore activities at fieldhouses located in our parks. Find arts, sport, environmental, garden and local food, and social engagement programs.

Art and cultural activities

Find art and cultural activities, including classes in dance, crafts, visual arts, writing, photography, woodworking, pottery, and more.

Environmental art

Learn about how the Park Board, in collaboration with community groups, offers programs in environmental art.

Culture|Shift

Our culture plan for 2020-2029 includes the priority actions, including Making Space for Arts and Culture and the Vancouver Music Strategy.

Making space for arts and culture

We work to secure, enhance, and develop affordable and accessible spaces where artists and cultural workers can live, work, and share their work.

Vancouver Music Strategy

The Vancouver Music Strategy embraces our city's vibrant music scene and aims to support music and musicians working and living here.

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