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Teen Art Group

A Partnership with Emily Carr University of Art + Design
An instructor guides two teens through a drawing exercise.

Teen Art Group students participate in a workshop led by artist Janet Wong at the Gallery, February 2025, Photo: Vancouver Art Gallery

Teen Art Group (TAG) is an immersive arts learning experience grounded in the cultural, educational and experimental opportunities made possible through a unique partnership between Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECUAD) and the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Designed for youth ages 15 to 18, the program alternates weekly between the two locations. At the Gallery, participants take part in interactive experiences with artworks and exhibitions and enjoy behind-the-scenes sessions with curators, artists and other cultural practitioners. The exploration of art and ideas generated at the Gallery continues into studio classrooms at ECUAD, where participants join a vibrant community of learning and gain access to university resources. Taught by professional artist educators, the studio component of the program is an opportunity for participants to experiment with materials and making, while developing their artistic expression and voice as young creatives.

Why join the Teen Art Group?

This dynamic program encourages youth to explore a wide range of topics, ideas and media. By the end of the program, participants will generate new ideas alongside their peers and produce both independent and collaborative artwork to begin building a portfolio, all while deepening their creative, critical and cultural engagement with the world through art and design.

Program Details

Duration: October 15, 2026–February 11, 2027
Date + Time: Thursdays, 4–7 PM
Who Can Join: Students aged 15–18 or entering Grades 10, 11 or 12 in fall 2026
Registration Fee: $555.90

How To Apply

Registration for fall 2026 is now open.

To apply, visit the ECUAD Continuing Education website.

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Scholarships

Financial support is available to help young artists access ECUAD’s Continuing Studies creative programs. Scholarships are open to students who identify as Indigenous or who face financial barriers to participate.

Four full-tuition scholarships are available for Teen Art Group.

Applications are now open. The deadline to apply for these scholarships is September 15, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be notified by September 30, 2026.

Questions? Contact teens@ecuad.ca.

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