Vancouver Arts Centre
Vancouver Arts Centre is a vibrant community arts centre, gallery and home to many local arts and craft groups. The centre is dedicated to the delivery of an inclusive and diverse arts program for all sectors of the community across all art forms
“Our key purpose is to develop the creative capacity of our region. We will focus on the practice of art making and achieve our purpose by delivering a diverse and engaging artistic program that empowers our community and the cultural sector"
Through it’s Artist in Residence Program, exhibitions, workshops, community arts projects and partnerships with other organizations, the Vancouver Arts Centre provides a vibrant and dynamic basis for arts in our community and a resource for outlying areas.
Our normal business hours are Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm. The centre is also open periodically on weekends for certain exhibitions, please see our What's On page for more information.
For more information and to stay in the loop please call us on (08) 6820 3740, email us at [email protected] to be added to our mailing list, or find us on our social pages:
Instagram @cityofalbanyartsandculture
Facebook @AlbanyArts
Find us at 85 Vancouver Street, Albany WA 6330
Art, Craft and other Groups
A number of art, craft and other groups have their homes at the Vancouver Arts Centre and meet regularly throughout the year.
Groups include:
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ALBANY ART GROUP
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Weekly drawing and painting groups, workshops, exhibitions. Group meeting on second Monday of the month.
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ALBANY POTTERY GROUP
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Over forty years old, we welcome members of all abilities to our fully equipped studio. Hand build or use the club’s wheels to throw clay. Club Day, Thursday 10am-4pm.
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ACE CAMERA CLUB INC.
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Fully equipped studio for beginners to advanced photographers. Everything photographic in a non-competitive environment. Opening times vary according to activities. Club night fourth Wednesday of the month.
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FLORAL ART GROUP
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First Friday of the month, 10am - 2:30pm.
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PORCELAIN PAINTING FRIENDS
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Meeting the 1st Thursday of the month to create original art on porcelain and glass in both modern and traditional styles. New painters always welcome.
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Contact Vancouver Arts Centre for group contact info.
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ALBANY SPINNERS INC.
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Meet together to spin and learn about all things fibre related. Thursdays, 10am - 3pm. February - mid December.
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ALBANY WEAVERS INC.
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Weaving fibres and yarns on table and floor looms to create cloth, scarves, blankets, tea towels, cushions and much more. Tuesdays, 10am - 3pm.
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ALBANY FILM SOCIETY
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Films screened for appreciation from a range of genres, second Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm.
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All groups meet regularly, run their own programs/workshops and are keen to attract new members. For more information please contact us and we will put you in touch with a representative from the group that you are interested in.
VANCOUVER ARTS CENTRE ACCESSIBILITY
Disclaimer: The Vancouver Arts Centre is a heritage listed building. Modifications have been made to allow better access to and around the building, however there are some areas of the original design that are not fully accessible. Please discuss personal needs with the centre staff to assist with accessibility.
There is a single ACROD parking bay which is located at the western side of the centre, via the driveway off Vancouver Street. The parking bay is brick paved, has uneven surfaces in places with possible trip hazards and has a slight gradient. There is a wide area of paving to traverse from the ACROD parking bay to access the front entrance. The distance is approximately 30m.
There is a set down and pick up area in front of the centre on Vancouver Street. The area consists of three turn off bays which is approximately 10m - 30m from the front entrance. The access way to the front entrance is paved and uneven in some places.
During office hours, the timber front door is open. The doorway is 96cm wide and has an airlock with an automatic double door. There is step free access into the front entrance.
The main parking area (not ACROD) is at the rear of the centre, accessible via the driveway between the centre and Mary Thomson House. The carpark is brick paved with some bitumen areas and is uneven in places. No seating or handrails are available between the carpark and the centre rear entrance.
There are two pathways to access the centre rear entrance from the carpark.
The brick paved pathway (western side) has a smooth transition from the carpark to path. The gradient is steep (greater than 1 in 3), undulating and leads to 8 timber stairs at the rear entrance. At the top is a wide landing and a single step up into the rear entrance which has automatic double doors.
The aggregate concrete pathway (eastern side) is a smooth, steep gradient (greater than 1 in 3), leading to a wide timber ramp with a timber handrail along the entire length. The surface is fitted with non-slip strips. The ramp leads to a wide landing, a single step up into the rear entrance which has automatic double doors.
The ground floor of the centre has wide hallways, is step free and is surfaced with a mix of timber and low loop pile carpet. At the eastern end of the building there is a slight level change of gradient leading to the Weavers and Art rooms. The upper level of the centre is only accessible via a wide staircase (two sets of ten steps with a small landing in between) made of timber with a balustrade on the left-hand side. The upper level contains two studio spaces.
The centre has one wheelchair for visitor use.
Trained Guide or Assistant Animals are welcome.
Image: Jenny Feast Photography