VanArts Open House - January 10th 2026

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:

• 🎭 Acting for Film & TV
• 🚀 Character Animation (2D or 3D)
• 🎮 Game Art & Design
• 📷 Professional Photography
• 💥 Visual Effects for Film & TV
• 💻 Web Development & Digital Design

Foundation Certificates:

• 🎭 Acting Foundations (3 Months)
• 🎨 Art Foundation (6 Months)

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

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.

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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Host or Publisher Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts)