Creative & Art Groups in Vancouver

16 art groups and collectives — sketch meetups, drink-and-draws, neurodivergent spaces, and community studios.

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Draw Around Vancouver

Free

Drawing circles, creative flow workshops, still life sessions, art therapy. Slow, tea + community, alcohol-free options

📍 Beaumont Studios
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Van Sketch Club

Saturday afternoon social sketching

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Sketchup (East Van Brewing)

Casual drink & draw

📍 East Van Brewing Co.
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Creative Pulse

Volunteer-run org for Vancouver creatives. Summer socials, industry events

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CreativeMornings Vancouver

Free

Monthly morning talks

📍 Vancouver Art Gallery
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Community Arts Council of Vancouver

Connecting Vancouver artists to each other

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Neurodivergent Artist Collective

For neurodivergent artists, run by the Community Arts Council of Vancouver

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Vancouver Creatives

Discussion group for creative projects

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Urban Sketchers Vancouver

Outdoor sketching meetups around the city. "We show the world, one drawing at a time"

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Cozy Art Meetup

Relaxed sketching/drawing in cafes downtown. No pressure, chitchat, make friends

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Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival

Festival for artists facing social exclusion. 40+ visual artists, performances, workshops

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Atelier

Community for working on side projects together. Embroidery, coding, music, building — anything goes

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AI Film Club

Monthly screenings exploring AI in film and VFX. Creative tech intersection, community-driven

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The Artist's Way Vancouver

Discussion group for creative people. Supportive, encouraging, inspiring conversations

2,700+ members
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YVR Art Photography Workshops

Studio and location photo sessions with models. Develop your artistic vision, non-judgmental

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Venues & Spaces

The Arts Factory Society

Multidisciplinary arts facility — workshops, studio spaces, offices

📍 281 Industrial Avenue
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