Studio Program

Studio programming is open weekdays after school, 3:30 pm until 7:30 pm, and 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm in July and August. Facilitated by Art City staff, program assistants and volunteers, art media and themes change from week to week and feature frequent collaborations with guest artists based on their respective art practices.

September - June
Monday - Friday
3:30 pm - 7:30 pm

July - August
Tuesday- Thursday
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Art City Outside

Art City Outside is open weekdays between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm in July and August. Facilitated by Art City staff, program assistants and volunteers, art media and themes change from week to week and feature frequent collaborations with guest artists based on their respective art practices. This program takes place in the park on Young Street, past the BNC skatepark and Splash Pad.

July - August
Monday - Friday
10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Healthy Meal Program

Each evening, Art City serves a healthy, home cooked meal enjoyed by programming participants. Planned and prepared by Art City Food Services Coordinator Cato Cormier. In July and August, our Healthy Meal Program expands to include breakfast and lunch.

Every Day!

Indigenous Art Program

Indigenous Art Program is scheduled Saturdays, 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm, September to June and Fridays, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm in July and August. Led by instructor Kiana Fontaine, Indigenous Art Program features traditional and contemporary art programming and collaborations with guest artists and knowledge keepers.

September - June
Saturday
3:30pm - 7:30 pm

July - August
Friday
10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Film Photography

Film Photography is scheduled Mondays, 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm September to June and 10:30 am to 2:30 pm in July and August. Led by instructor Natalie Baird, participants learn how to use film cameras and work with darkroom chemistry and equipment to develop film and create black and white prints. Seasonal projects include pinhole cameras and cyanotype.

September - June
Mondays
3:30 pm - 7:30 pm

July - August
Mondays
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Digital Art

Digital Art is scheduled TBD and TBD, 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm, year round. Led by instructor Ron Perez, participants learn to use a wide variety of digital media equipment and programs to create artwork, including visual art, music, animation and 3D printed sculptures.

September - June
Mondays and Wednesdays
3:30 pm - 7:30 pm

July - August
Mondays and Wednesdays
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Ceramics

Ceramics is scheduled Tuesdays and Fridays, 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm, year round. Led by instructor Margaret Glavina, participants learn to hand build, throw on the wheel, and glaze their work so it is ready to fire in our kiln.

September - June

Tuesdays and Fridays
3:30 pm - 7:30 pm

June - July
Tuesdays and Fridays
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Drawing Club

Art City Drawing Club (ACDC) is scheduled Thursdays, 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm, year round. Led by instructor Margaret Glavina, participants learn the fundamentals of drawing and build their skills.

September - June

Thursdays
3:30 pm - 7:30 pm

July - August
Mondays
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm

ARTsquad is a registration-based visual arts program for youth between the ages of 12-15. This program is designed to engage participants in fun, meaningful experiences, build friendships, and develop leadership skills. ARTSquad members will earn a small honorarium at the end of the program based on their participation.

This program is free, all materials are included and a healthy meal is provided every session.

Applications for Summer are CLOSED!

The next session will accept applications in the fall.

Become a Guest Artist

Applications are currently closed for our 2025/26 Guest Artist Residency Series.