Creative & Art Groups in Vancouver
16 art groups and collectives — sketch meetups, drink-and-draws, neurodivergent spaces, and community studios.
16 listed · 2 free · updated July 2026 · get new ones by email
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Feature it · from $39/mo →Draw Around Vancouver
FreeDrawing circles, creative flow workshops, still life sessions, art therapy. Slow, tea + community, alcohol-free options
drawaroundvancouver.com →#Creative Pulse
Volunteer-run org for Vancouver creatives. Summer socials, industry events
creativepulse.co →#Neurodivergent Artist Collective
For neurodivergent artists, run by the Community Arts Council of Vancouver
cacv.ca →#Urban Sketchers Vancouver
Outdoor sketching meetups around the city. "We show the world, one drawing at a time"
meetup.com →#Cozy Art Meetup
Relaxed sketching/drawing in cafes downtown. No pressure, chitchat, make friends
aniasalmina.com →#Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival
Festival for artists facing social exclusion. 40+ visual artists, performances, workshops
voaf.ca →#Atelier
Community for working on side projects together. Embroidery, coding, music, building — anything goes
lu.ma →#AI Film Club
Monthly screenings exploring AI in film and VFX. Creative tech intersection, community-driven
lu.ma →#The Artist's Way Vancouver
Discussion group for creative people. Supportive, encouraging, inspiring conversations
meetup.com →#YVR Art Photography Workshops
Studio and location photo sessions with models. Develop your artistic vision, non-judgmental
meetup.com →#Venues & Spaces
The Arts Factory Society
Multidisciplinary arts facility — workshops, studio spaces, offices
artsfactorysociety.ca →#