Draw Around Vancouver#
- What: Drawing circles, creative flow workshops, still life sessions, art therapy
- Vibe: Slow, tea + community, alcohol-free options
- Where: Beaumont Studios
- Find it: drawaroundvancouver.com
Van Sketch Club#
- What: Saturday afternoon social sketching
- Find it: meetup.com/vansketchclub
Sketchup (East Van Brewing)#
- What: Casual drink & draw
- When: Every other Monday, 5pm
- Where: East Van Brewing Co.
- Find it: meetup.com/the-sketchup
Vancouver Creative Collective#
- What: Space for artists and creatives from all mediums to meet and collaborate
- Find it: vancouvercreativecollective.com
Creative Pulse#
- What: Volunteer-run org for Vancouver creatives
- Vibe: Summer socials, industry events
- Find it: creativepulse.co
CreativeMornings Vancouver#
- What: Monthly morning talks
- Where: Vancouver Art Gallery
- Cost: Free
- Find it: creativemornings.com/cities/van
Community Arts Council of Vancouver#
- What: Connecting Vancouver artists to each other
- Find it: cacv.ca
Neurodivergent Artist Collective#
- What: For neurodivergent artists
- Hosted by: Community Arts Council of Vancouver
- Find it: cacv.ca/nac
Vancouver Creatives#
- What: Discussion group for creative projects
- Find it: meetup.com/meaningfuldiscussions-vancouver
Urban Sketchers Vancouver#
- What: Outdoor sketching meetups around the city
- Vibe: "We show the world, one drawing at a time"
- Find it: meetup.com/Vancouver-Urban-Sketchers
Cozy Art Meetup#
- What: Relaxed sketching/drawing in cafes downtown
- Vibe: No pressure, chitchat, make friends
- Find it: aniasalmina.com | Eventbrite
Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival#
- What: Festival for artists facing social exclusion
- Vibe: 40+ visual artists, performances, workshops
- Find it: voaf.ca | CACV page
Atelier#
- What: Community for working on side projects together
- Vibe: Embroidery, coding, music, building — anything goes
- When: Sundays 12-3pm at UBC, Tuesdays 6-9pm in Vancouver
- Find it: lu.ma/atelier.place
AI Film Club#
- What: Monthly screenings exploring AI in film and VFX
- Vibe: Creative tech intersection, community-driven
- Find it: Events via lu.ma/vancouver-ai
The Artist's Way Vancouver#
- What: Discussion group for creative people
- Size: 2,700+ members
- Vibe: Supportive, encouraging, inspiring conversations
- Find it: meetup.com/vancouver-artists-way
YVR Art Photography Workshops#
- What: Studio and location photo sessions with models
- Vibe: Develop your artistic vision, non-judgmental
- Find it: meetup.com/Fine-Art-Photography-Sessions-with-Kate-Snig
Venues & Spaces#
The Arts Factory Society#
- What: Multidisciplinary arts facility — workshops, studio spaces, offices
- Where: 281 Industrial Avenue
- Find it: artsfactorysociety.ca