Arts Umbrella is a not-for-profit arts education centre for children and youth ages 2-19. Arts Umbrella is committed to delivering the highest quality visual and performing arts education to young people, regardless of their socio-economic circumstances. Since its inception by five young artistic parents in 1979 with only 45 students, Arts Umbrella has maintained a trail-blazing, forward-looking and community-focused spirit.
I have been to this studio on multiple occasions and it has always been a pleasure to return. Both the artwork and the owner are lovely. I would highly suggest everyone interested in art to come here!Read more
Opus Art Supplies began as a small picture frame manufacturer over 35 years ago, designing its own frames and stocking framing supplies oriented towards the professional arts community. A great many of the relationships which we established early on have remained, as many of our long-term customers continue to shop with us to this day. We now stock ready-made frames, chop frames and mats, student and professional art supplies, a full range of unique arts and craft materials which we continue to expand plus a Digital Printing Service to take digital artwork and photographs from the screen to print.
Craft Council of British Columbia is a charitable arts service organization which supports all stages of artistic practice in the craft sector; creates opportunities for artists to exhibit, sell and produce art; provides a voice for artists and craft organizations and aids in the development of active communities around craft. Since 1973 we have been making craft more significant in the cultural life of British Columbians and Canadians. Through our public gallery and social enterprise shops on Granville Island,and at the Vancouver Airport Crafthouse, we exhibit and interpret contemporary objects in ceramic, glass, fiber, metal and wood that honor innovation in art, craft and design and celebrate materials and processes.
The Davie Art Shop was originally established in 1930. The current owner and manager Phillip Tran has been running the store for over 30 years. Located in the Davie Street Village, The Davie Art Shop is recognized for its high quality custom framing and friendly neighbourhood service. The store is full of original artworks from artists both local and around the globe.
Art Knapps prides itself in offering the very best in quality plant material plus an extensive selection of pottery, decorative garden and home decor, an exciting new fashion department that includes Vero Moda clothing, scarves, shoes and jewelry, a full service florist plus an exclusive seasonal Christmas store. Plus... new to the store is our very own tea shop – 'Horteaculture'. We truly have become your one stop shopping location! Wim VanderZalm and his wife Rose own the Wimco group of companies. Together they operate 2 stores. The flagship store is in Port Coquitlam and boasts over 20,000 sq.ft. of store area, 40,000 sq.ft. of outdoor covered greenhouses for a dry shopping environment in our often wet climate and 40,000 sq.ft. of outdoor nursery. Their second store is located in Downtown Vancouver on Hornby St. and offers a funky, bright and friendly downtown atmosphere.