Vancouver art gallery programs

The Vancouver Art Gallery School Programs provide exhibition tours and workshops designed for elementary and secondary school groups. These programs introduce tools to foster visual literacy in students and to promote critical thinking about the world around us.

Registration will open in September. We plan to resume on-site programming in January This fall we are booking virtual School Tours for a minimum of 10 individual classes per elementary school.

Please check with your PAC to see if they can help provide funding for all classes to participate. Secondary classes can book on an individual basis. The Self-Guided Visit consists of a class navigating any open exhibition space in the gallery. Open to elementary, secondary and post-secondary school groups. Please check-in at the Admissions Desk when you arrive. Lockable bins will be provided for students' belongings at coat check.

If you are bringing several classes of 30 students, please book as many arrival times as you need. For all booking inquiries, please contact Susan Rome at srome vanartgallery. Guided tours are an excellent educational experience for post secondary students. The Gallery's rotating exhibitions of historical and contemporary art provide unique opportunities to enhance a range of studies from fashion, visual art, art history, graphic design, history, visual culture and architecture, among many others.

For all booking inquiries, please contact Stephanie Bokenfohr at sbokenfohr vanartgallery. Teacher Orientations have been postponed until further notice. The Vancouver Art Gallery's Leadership Circle is a group of generous community leaders who provide annual philanthropic support to the Gallery.

Leadership Circle donors enjoy exclusive benefits while supporting world-class exhibitions and programs. Includes all individual Membership benefits, and The Patron Program exists to recognize those individuals who make generous contributions to the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Patron Program members enjoy wonderful art experiences throughout the year to enhance their relationship with the visual arts. Benefits of membership are commensurate with the levels of giving. Visual art plays a vital role in connecting individuals, communities and cultures. To place a request or to discuss accessibility needs further, please contact Public Programs Coordinator Stephanie Bokenfohr by email at sbokenfohr vanartgallery.

For select exhibitions, the Vancouver Art Gallery offers visual description to enhance your exhibition experience and to make the artworks on display more accessible. To book a virtual Described Tour, please contact Stephanie Bokenfohr, Adult Programs Coordinator, by email at sbokenfohr vanartgallery.

Watch Now. The Vancouver Art Gallery is wheelchair accessible. Street-level access is available through the Robson Street entrances. The Hornby Street doors are currently closed due to city street construction.

Wheelchairs are available to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis, or can be reserved in advance by calling A Service Animal may accompany visitors to all public areas of the Gallery. If you require additional assistance, please let a Security Guard or volunteer in the lobby know when you arrive, and we will arrange an escort through the Annex elevator.

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The building was recognized as a historic site in , shortly after the private non-profit organization that runs the Gallery took up residence. There are rumours that the University of British Columbia, with their Robson campus right next door, might take over the space as an arts and culture education centre.

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