Open House: Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts)

Schedule

Sat Feb 21 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts) | Vancouver, BC

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Make Art Your Life. 30 Years of Excellence. Come and see how VanArts can help you launch a career in the Visual, Media, or Performing Arts.
About this Event

Make Art Your Life

Come and see where the action is at VanArts. We've been training artists for 30 years into successful careers.

Choose your one-year diploma program:

  • ๐ŸŽญ Acting for Film & TV
  • ๐Ÿš€ Character Animation (2D or 3D)
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Game Art & Design
  • ๐Ÿ“ท Professional Photography
  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ Visual Effects for Film & TV
  • ๐Ÿ’ป Web Development & Digital Design

Foundation Certificates:

  • ๐ŸŽญ Acting Foundations (3 Months)
  • ๐ŸŽจ Art Foundation (6 Months)

...also Part-Time & Summer Courses for Animation, Games & VFX, Acting, Video Production and Photography



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Come and See:

  • the latest grad success stories
  • work created by our students
  • behind-the-scenes magic from the greatest media arts college in the world

Who Should Attend This Event?

  • Young adults and high school students (Grades 11 to 12) with a passion for the arts.
  • Those considering enrolment in a post-secondary media art school.
  • Emerging artists looking to pursue a career change or further full-time studies.
  • Developing artists searching for the field best suited to their skills and interests.



Located in the World's Largest Hub for Digital Media & Entertainment

VanArts' purpose-built campus is based in Vancouver, the #1 city for film & game production, animation, visual effects, and digital media & tech of all kinds.

The industry is fun & creative and this is the time to get trained, get out there and start working.

Our Admissions staff will be glad to show you around, so bring your questions and we look forward to meeting you.


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Where is it happening?

Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts), 700 - 333 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver, Canada

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