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Arts Umbrella is Canada's leading not-for-profit arts education organization for children and youth with locations on Granville Island and in Surrey Centre. Through programs in Art & Design, Dance, and Theatre, Music & Film, we deliver nationally and internationally recognized programs that inspire young people ages 2–22 to live creative, authentic, and courageous lives.
Each year, we serve more than 20,000 young people across Metro Vancouver and beyond, with nearly 80% participating at no cost thanks to donor-supported programs, scholarships, and bursaries.
Our impact extends across 135 Community Program partner locations, including schools, community centres, neighbourhood houses, healthcare facilities, and remote Northern communities. Together with our partners, we create meaningful opportunities for young people to build confidence, discover their voice, and realize their creative potential.
This commitment to access ensures that financial circumstances are never a barrier to experiencing the transformative power of high-quality arts education. Because Art Makes Us Better Humans.
Arts Umbrella is a registered charity. Charity Registration Number: 118852300RR0001.
Established in 1986 as a resource centre for dance professionals and the public in British Columbia, The Dance Centre is a multifaceted organization offering a range of activities unparalleled in Canadian dance.
Our goal is to support the development of a vibrant dance scene in BC and increase the profile of dance, by providing resources and services for the dance profession; presenting public performances and events; operating one of Canada’s flagship dance facilities; and promoting BC dance.
The Dance Centre is a non-profit organization and a registered charity.