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Creative. Professional. Downtown.

Host your events in a creative, professional space in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

ArtStarts offers three distinct spaces for meetings, staff retreats, brainstorming, fundraising events, board meetings, workshops and more.

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

  • Capacity: Up to 100 people
  • Dimensions: 20 x 41 feet
  • Area: 820 sq ft
  • Minimum 4 hour rental

Regular Rates
  • Weekdays 9am-5pm: $75/hr
  • Weekdays 5pm-10pm: $100/hr
  • Weekends 9am-10pm: $100/hr
Non-Profit Rates (proof of non-profit status required)
  • Weekdays 9am-5pm: $60/hr
  • Weekdays 5pm-10pm: $85/hr
  • Weekends 9am-10pm: $85/hr
ArtStarts Lab

ArtStarts Lab

Ideal for ideation sessions, workshops, lectures and presentations

  • Capacity: 40-60 people
  • Dimensions: 20 x 34 feet
  • Area: 680 sq ft
  • Minimum 4 hour rental

Regular Rates
  • Weekdays 9am-5pm: $50/hr
  • Weekdays 5pm-10pm: $75/hr
  • Weekends 9am-10pm: $75/hr
Non-Profit Rates (proof of non-profit status required)
  • Weekdays 9am-5pm: $40/hr
  • Weekdays 5pm-10pm: $65/hr
  • Weekends 9am-10pm: $65/hr
Cherniavsky Boardroom

Cherniavsky Boardroom

Ideal for meetings, conference calls and brainstorming sessions

  • Capacity: 10-12 people
  • Dimensions: 10 x 20 feet
  • Area: 200 sq ft

Regular Rates
  • Weekdays 9am-5pm: $30/hr
  • Weekdays 5pm-10pm: $55/hr
  • Weekends 9am-10pm: $55/hr
Non-Profit Rates (proof of non-profit status required)
  • Weekdays 9am-5pm: $25/hr
  • Weekdays 5pm-10pm: $50/hr
  • Weekends 9am-10pm: $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

The ArtStarts Gallery and Resource Centre is wheelchair-accessible. An elevator is available for access to the Mezzanine level. The Cherniavsky Boardroom, ArtStarts Lab and washrooms are located on the Mezzanine level.

Wheelchair access:
  • Front door: 3 feet width (single), 6 feet full width
  • Elevator: 3 feet width, 46" depth, single person use
  • 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.
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