Arts Umbrella

Arts Umbrella is a vibrant, multidisciplinary arts education centre dedicated to helping young people discover and develop their creative potential. For nearly five decades, it has served children and youth ages 2–22 across Metro Vancouver, offering high-quality training in Art & Design, Dance, Theatre, Music, and Film.

As Canada’s only not-for-profit organization of its kind, Arts Umbrella provides accessible, professional-level arts education to nearly 20,000 young people each year. Through classes, workshops, and community programs, it creates inclusive spaces where participants can build skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

By making the arts accessible to more families, Arts Umbrella helps remove barriers to participation and ensures that creativity is not limited by circumstance. Its work matters because engagement in the arts supports young people’s emotional well-being, self-expression, and personal growth—empowering them to thrive both inside and outside the studio.