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Creative. Professional. Downtown.

Looking for a venue to rent in the heart of downtown Vancouver?

ArtStarts offers three distinct spaces for all types of events such as workshops, performances, meetings, brainstorming sessions, organizational retreats or training.

Download our information package to learn more about all three spaces, rental details and to complete our booking request form.

Let's start planning!

  • The artistic pulse of the gallery reminds participants of the value of creativity and openness to learning. Central City Foundation
  • The friendly and helpful ArtStarts coordinators are readily available to make sure all goes smoothly. Central City Foundation
  • The ArtStarts Lab was the perfect venue for us to hold our team offsite. I hope very much to use this space again in the future! Relic Entertainment
  • Not only was the service incredible and room equipped with everything we could need, but the central location is a breeze to access and close to everything from great food to transit. Relic Entertainment
ArtStarts Gallery

ArtStarts Gallery

Ideal for receptions, performances and events

820 sq ft | Capacity: Up to 100 people

What's included

  • Free Secure High-Speed Wifi
  • Speaker and Audio System
  • Multi-Purpose chairs, tables and stools
  • Optional: Full Kitchen Access
ArtStarts Gallery Rates

ArtStarts Gallery Rates

Regular Rates
  • Office Hours: $500/4 hrs or $900/8 hrs
  • After Hours: $600/4 hrs
  • Office Hours: $125/hr | After Hours: $150/hr
Non-Profit Rates (proof of non-profit status required)
  • Office Hours: $250/4 hrs or $400/8 hrs
  • After Hours: $350/4 hrs
  • Office Hours: $60/hr | After Hours: $75/hr
ArtStarts Lab

ArtStarts Lab

Ideal for ideation sessions, workshops, lectures and presentations

680 sq ft | Capacity: 40-60 people

What's included

  • Free Secure High-Speed Wifi
  • Projector - BenQ DLP technology with speakers
  • Audio System
  • Rolling Whiteboard
  • Whiteboard Walls
  • Multi-Purpose chairs, tables and stools
  • Full Kitchen Access
  • Private Space
ArtStarts Lab Rates

ArtStarts Lab Rates

Regular Rates
  • Office Hours: $500/4 hrs or $900/8 hrs
  • After Hours: $600/4 hrs
  • Office Hours: $125/hr | After Hours: $150/hr
Non-Profit Rates (proof of non-profit status required)
  • Office Hours: $250/4 hrs or $400/8 hrs
  • After Hours: $350/4 hrs
  • Office Hours: $60/hr | After Hours: $75/hr
Cherniavsky Boardroom

Cherniavsky Boardroom

Ideal for meetings, conference calls and brainstorming sessions

200 sq ft | Capacity: 10-12 people

What's included

  • Free Secure High-Speed Wifi
  • Rolling Whiteboard
  • Boardroom Chairs (Woodback, upholstered seat with casters)
  • Conference Phone - Polycom SoundStation for group communication
  • TV Screen for projection
  • Private Space
  • Optional: Full Kitchen Access
Cherniavsky Boardroom Rates

Cherniavsky Boardroom Rates

Regular Rates
  • Office Hours: $120/2 hrs
  • After Hours: $200/2 hrs
  • Office Hours: $60/hr | After Hours: $100/hr
Non-Profit Rates (proof of non-profit status required)
  • Office Hours: $60/2 hrs
  • After Hours: $110/2 hrs
  • Office Hours: $30/hr | After Hours: $50/hr

See the Spaces in Action

Here are some videos to give you a glimpse into our spaces:

Transportation & Parking

We are located walking distance from City Centre and Granville Skytrain Stations. Metered street parking is available on Richards Street and adjacent streets. A paid parking lot is located on Richards Street directly across from ArtStarts.

Accessibility

ArtStarts is wheelchair-accessible with an elevator available for access to the Mezzanine level. The Cherniavsky Boardroom, ArtStarts Lab, and gender-neutral washrooms are located on the Mezzanine level.

Wheelchair access:
  • Front door: 3 feet width (single), 6 feet full width
  • Lift: 3 feet width, 46" depth, single person use. Need to use one hand to press and hold button with key in the lock to bring lift to second floor or have someone else call lift to second floor from the outside with a key.
  • Accessible washrooms are located on second floor. The washroom door is 34.5" wide

    • Washroom info:
  • Non-gendered washrooms, wheelchair button to open
  • All wheelchair accessible washroom stalls have a handrail
  • Sanitary disposal available in all stalls
  • 6 feet clearance in front of sinks
  • Non-scented soap, sharps disposal, and changing tables in washrooms

    • Book Now!

    Download our information package to learn more about all three spaces, rental details and to complete our booking request form.

    For further details, inquiries and bookings, please contact us at [email protected] or 604-336-0626.
    ArtStarts acknowledges that we carry out our work on the lands of Indigenous nations throughout colonial British Columbia. Our office and the ArtStarts Gallery are located on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.
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