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%…
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Because Art Makes Us Better Humans.
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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.
LinkedIn followers
10,698
People associated on LinkedIn
165
Reported office locations
1409 Johnston St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3R9, CA
Park Place Central Surrey 102 - 13678 100 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia V3T 1H9, CA
Business categories
Performing Arts
Education
Non Profit
Education Support & Training Services
Other recorded names
Arts Umbrella
Specialties
Dance Classes
New Media Classes
Theatre Classes
Visual Arts Classes
Animation Classes
Architecture Classes
Singing Classes
Music Classes
Art Classes
Early Learning Classes
Cartooning classes
Photography Classes
Drawing Classes
Non-profit
and Post-secondary Dance
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
7,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Industry
Recreational Facilities
Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia
Organization type
Nonprofit
Year founded
1979
Specialties
Dance ClassesNew Media ClassesTheatre ClassesVisual Arts ClassesAnimation ClassesArchitecture ClassesSinging ClassesMusic ClassesArt ClassesEarly Learning Classes
Arts Umbrella has 3 open jobs in Canada as of November 6, 2026. Top locations: Vancouver.
Candidates need hand and machine sewing skills, basic tailoring and quick alterations. They should be well organized, detail-oriented, communicative and team-minded, with a background in fashion design, dance or theatre production, or dance or theatre wardrobe work.
Candidates need education in visual arts, design, interactive arts, creative technology, electronics or STEM/STEAM, or equivalent professional experience in creative electronics or maker practices. They also need experience working with children and youth and an understanding of Arts Umbrella's mission and Standards for Instruction.
Candidates need a strong understanding of Arts Umbrella's vision and mission, the ability to apply its Standards for Instruction, professional experience in art or design, and experience working with children.