Our drop-in studio is open to everyone: professionals, students, and beginners. The atmosphere is especially sensitive to people who are using art therapeutically though we do not provide personal or group therapy. Participants are primarily self-directed with their art, though the studio is facilitated and managed by a contracted art teacher.

Each studio day sees 7 to 15 people and over the course of a year approximately 50 individuals will use the studio. Participant user fees are on a sliding scale to ensure no one is turned away for financial reasons. The user fees cover approximately 7-10% of the costs.

We invite anyone interested in pursuing a happier state of mind to join us, bring your art or just your self, and enjoy a few hours of creating art together.

Open Studio Times: 12:20 pm - 4:20 pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Please call to make an appointment for your orientation.

250-920-7227

OPEN ART SURGE for youth: 3:00 - 6:30 Mondays

Bus Route:

#22 Hillside
Stop in front of the Fernwood Inn.

#22N Downtown
Stop in front of the Belfry.

*Disability/Diversity accessible

Some supplies are available but most artists bring their own. There are easels, brushes, and pallets. We also have a small library of art books for use during studio times.