Arts and Culture Resources in BC


KickStart Disability Arts and Culture

604-343-9141 | kickstartdisability.ca

Kickstart Disability Arts and Culture is a multidisciplinary professional Disability Arts non-profit committed to showcasing the artistic excellence of artists working within the field of Disability Arts and Culture and supporting disabled artists in BC and across Canada.


posAbilities’ Inclusion Art Show

604-299-4001 | inclusionartshow.com

posAbilities’ Annual INCLUSION Art Show & Sale features the work of over 200 artists with diverse abilities, disabled people and those identifying as having a disability. Held during Community Inclusion month in BC, this Art Show is a springboard for connection and collaboration in the community.


Artists Helping Artists

604-438-4775 | ahaburnaby.ca

Artists Helping Artists is an art studio collective where individuals of all abilities and skill levels are encouraged to come together to make art of all kinds! We provide artists with studio space, affordable materials and the opportunity to pursue their aspirations concerning artistic expression.


Art Without Limits

604-408-9484 | www.bccerebralpalsy.com/programs/art-without-limits/

Art without limits is a program dedicated to children and youth with disabilities to provide them with the opportunity to express themselves through various therapeutic artistic mediums.


Cool Arts Society

250-899-6381 | coolarts.ca

Cool Arts is dedicated to providing fine arts opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities living in the Central Okanagan.


Realwheels Theatre

604-322-7325 | realwheels.ca

Realwheels is a professional theatre company based in Vancouver with a mission to create and produce performances that deepen understanding of the disability experience.


Pottery Works

604-555-7332 | potteryworks.ca

Pottery Works is a collection of artists overcoming their disabilities through art. Pottery Works offers special classes, workshops, and events, and provides studio space for disabled artists to work on their original works, including paintings, pottery, jewelry, and more.


VICTORY Arts Foundation

604-924-9104 | victoryartsfoundation.ca

VICTORY Arts Foundation was founded in 2009 to make dance available across age, gender and ability. VICTORY endeavors to use the power of dance as a therapeutic medium to bring joy to individuals with special needs.


Theatre Terrific

604-222-4020 | theatreterrific.ca

Theatre Terrific pioneers inclusive opportunities for artists of all abilities to develop performance skills and collaborate in the production of theatrical works. Through its work, Theatre Terrific challenges audiences to be open to the impact of thought provoking art.


ET Music Therapy

604-813-8017 | etmusictherapy.com

ET Music Therapy is based on one simple principle: Music is one of the most motivating and effective mediums for building strong connections with individuals with diverse needs.


Outsiders and Others

778-385-1122 | outsidersandothers.com

Outsiders and Others is a non-profit art Society with a focus on bringing non-traditional artists to the forefront. These artists identify as outsider, folk, self-taught, visionary, intuitive, and artists with disabilities.