Furthering the Arts For Pan-African Youth in Vancouver
Black Arts Vancouver is a registered Non-Profit Society established to bring together members of Vancouver’s Black community through workshops, teaching opportunities and exhibitions for the benefit of the Black community of Vancouver at no cost to youth and young families. Established in 2018, we aim to provide intentional long-term education, arts, and expression opportunities for Pan-African youth in British Columbia.
Workshop
Dedicated spaces for visual arts, crafts, and hands-on learning
Gathering
Room for performances, presentations, and community events
Exhibition
Display space for work by community artists and youth participants
Resources
Books, materials, and equipment for creative work
What We Do
Artist Directory
We are building a directory for folks to discover Black artists, makers, and cultural workers across British Columbia. If you are an artist that is interested in being featured in the directory, please fill out the form on our signup page. Otherwise, stay tuned!
Contact Us
Want to collaborate? Interested in using our space? We’d love to hear from you! Visit our contact page and reach out – we look forward to exploring new possibilities with you.
Our New Space
Visit our creative home at the Duncan Building. Explore collaborative workspace, rental options, and learn about our vision for a permanent multi-use facility.
Fundraising
We are working hard to expand our space, deliver programming, provide resources, and continue to promote Black art in Vancouver. Check out our Fundraising efforts.
Our Mission
Black Arts Vancouver is a registered non-profit society bringing together members of Vancouver’s Black community through hands-on workshops, teaching opportunities, and exhibitions. We provide intentional long-term education, arts, and expression opportunities for Pan-African youth, inter-racial adoptees, and emerging artists across British Columbia. Our programming is community-led, youth-centered, and rooted in respect, care, and shared responsibility.