Weekly Family Programs
Every weekend the Gallery offers unique activities geared towards 5 to 11 year old visitors and their families. For those wishing to bring a group, we recommend a ratio of one adult for every four children. Private groups may also be arranged for a fee by phoning 604 662 4717.
Weekly Family Programs are free with Gallery admission.



November Weekly Family Programs Listings

Art Agents
Saturdays, 12pm–4pm
In the Gallery
Grownups and kids can explore the galleries with our team of bold, whimsical, funny and informed Art Agents.

Art Tracks
Saturdays, 2pm
In the Gallery
Art Tracks are child-oriented tours led by artists, educators, scientists, musicians and others offering interdisciplinary ways of looking and thinking about art.

Photo: Christopher Morris

The Making Place
Second and Fourth Sunday, 12pm–4pm
In the Gallery, 4th floor
The Making Place offers explorative, hands-on workshops featuring collaborative and independent activities for all kinds of making. Bring your own camera to capture your child’s projects. Note: cameras are allowed in The Making Place only.


Weekly Family Programs
Presented by HSBC Bank Canada

Family FUSE Weekend - Green World
November 21 & 22, 2009
10am-5pm, in the Gallery
This Family FUSE Weekend explores the Green World: from a sense of awe and wonder with nature to the human desire to shape and change our environment.


Participate in sound and animation workshops, take in film and live dance, and tour the exhibitions. This program of artists, filmmakers and performers will provide a provocative and playful look at the ways in which artists respond to the natural world.

Free for Members and Children aged 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. Regular Admission Rates apply. $19.50 Adults, $14 Senior (65+), $13 Student (with valid ID). For more information about Family FUSE Weekend, click here or call 604.662.4700

Teen Art Group
Every second Thursday, starting in September from 4pm to 6pm.
The Teen Art Group (TAG) engages young people (aged 14 to 18) with contemporary art, artists and ideas. A new series begins this Fall 2009 and includes workshops, discussion and exhibition tours.
TAG is free of charge.

Applications for Fall 2009 available through email srome@vanartgallery.bc.ca or call 604 662 4717