vancouverCreative & Art Groups in Vancouver
17 art groups and collectives — sketch meetups, drink-and-draws, neurodivergent spaces, and community studios.
Our guide: Creative and art groups in Vancouver (draw, sketch, make friends)
17 creative & art groups
Drawing circles, creative flow workshops, still life sessions, art therapy. Slow, tea + community, alcohol-free options
#Volunteer-run org for Vancouver creatives. Summer socials, industry events
#For neurodivergent artists, run by the Community Arts Council of Vancouver
#Outdoor sketching meetups around the city. "We show the world, one drawing at a time"
#Relaxed sketching/drawing in cafes downtown. No pressure, chitchat, make friends
#Festival for artists facing social exclusion. 40+ visual artists, performances, workshops
#Community for working on side projects together. Embroidery, coding, music, building — anything goes
#Monthly screenings exploring AI in film and VFX. Creative tech intersection, community-driven
#The Artist's Way Vancouver (opens in new tab)
2,700+ membersDiscussion group for creative people. Supportive, encouraging, inspiring conversations
#Studio and location photo sessions with models. Develop your artistic vision, non-judgmental
#Creative Gatherings by Understory
A brand new meet up group for expressing human creativity in it's multi-forms. Hosting events that merge introspection, artistic practice, and connection with others. Curated for the curious and creative.
#What is under the story?
Venues & Spaces
The Arts Factory Society (opens in new tab)
(281 Industrial Avenue)Multidisciplinary arts facility — workshops, studio spaces, offices
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