toggle menu SUPPORT ARTS UMBRELLA Art is powerful. And its power changes the lives of kids in incredible ways. When a young person connects with the arts—their art—they find not just a capacity for appreciation, but personal expression and discipline they carry with them for life. That’s real power. Like the power-to-light-up-a-room powerful. Donors and volunteers are absolutely essential to our success. Like a fish needs water. Or a budding Rothko needs paint. You are incredible and inspiring people who share of your time and means to make a difference in the lives of thousands of children and youth, year after year. You inspire us as much as the children do. For many children, Arts Umbrella is their first experience with the world of art, but it’s one they know intuitively and well. Every child knows fun, and loves the magic of creating, and those are the foundations of what grownups call art. Our professional instructors nurture what is intuitive to children, boosting their belief in themselves and harnessing their vision. They learn discipline, teamwork, and social skills they will retain for life. And also they learn the joy of expression and creation. They never forget the things they learn here, and we never forget the people who helped make them possible. DONATE Thank you for inspiring creativity for good. We gratefully accept donations by phone, cheque, and online. BE PART OF THE NEW LIMITLESS Learn more about our new home on Granville Island and how discover how young people can seek wonder through the arts. PLANNED GIVING SPONSORSHIP Where would we be without our sponsors? It’s a great way to increase your organization’s community profile, and it feels good doing it. FUNDRAISING EVENTS Arts Umbrella celebrates the arts with some sensational events every year, where incredible people come together in support of equitable arts access for young people. OUR SUPPORTERS VOLUNTEER If you’d like to get involved or contribute your time, consider volunteering. Every hour you spend is paid back quadruple-fold in happy faces. SUPPORT ARTS UMBRELLA DANCE Parents, alumni, and others connected to Arts Umbrella Dance run a number of fundraising events and initiatives Registration You can also support us by registering for classes. We share creativity through our Visual Arts, Music, Theatre, Dance, and Media Arts programs. Join us for one of our 785 classes per year in four locations. ARTS UMBRELLA PROGRAMS Early Learning School of Art & Design School of Dance School of Theatre, Music & Film SUPPORT Donate Planned Giving Sponsorship Fundraising Events Volunteer Our Supporters ABOUT About Us News & Media Careers Contact © Copyright Arts Umbrella 2021. All rights reserved. Media Kit Privacy Policy Annual Reports Newsletter Signup