RENTALS
Space on Granville Island for group exhibitions, workshops, classes and meetings.
The Federation of Canadian Artists rents three spaces. The Federation Gallery at 1241 Cartwright Street hosts group exhibitions. The 768 square foot flex space at 1310 Johnston Street suits workshops, classes, meetings and events of up to 40 people. The Federation Studio building at 1243 Cartwright Street has eleven studios rented by the month and a classroom rented by the day.
Gallery Rental
Please note: as a member-driven organization, the Federation of Canadian Artists does not rent exhibition space for solo exhibitions.
We are a great rental location for group exhibitions, and exhibitions by other visual arts organizations looking for a dynamic new venue to boost the exposure of their members.
Interested groups and organizations should email [email protected] with the following information:
- Name of Group or Organization
- Title of Exhibition
- Exhibition Objectives
- Number of Participating Artists
- Proposed Number of Artworks
Location
1241 Cartwright Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 4B7
Gallery Hours
May to August: Monday to Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
September to April: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
The gallery closes on installation days, usually Mondays, and closes at 3 PM on deinstallation days, usually Sundays.
Event rental brochure (2016, PDF) →
For private events such as receptions and meetings. Exhibition rentals are by application, as above. The brochure’s prices date from 2016, so the office confirms current rates.
Flex Space Rental
The Federation of Canadian Artists offers a versatile 768 square foot flex space on Granville Island, ideal for art workshops, creative classes, meetings, small exhibitions, photo shoots and events of up to 40 people (depending on how the room is set up). If you can envision your idea in this space, it’s available for you! Available for rental seven days a week, the space comes equipped with tables, chairs, easels, flip-chart stands, and a projection screen at no additional cost. Kitchen amenities including a fridge, microwave, kettle, and coffee maker are also included. Audiovisual equipment or a projector can be added for a small fee.
Location
1310 Johnston Street
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3R9
Pricing and Terms
Rate sheet
Terms and conditions
Contact
Min Xu, Education Coordinator
[email protected]
604-681-8534
Studio Rental
The Federation Studio building at 1243 Cartwright Street is home to 11 studios available on an affordable monthly rental basis, with natural light and wooden beams. Rates for the studios and the classroom are set out below. To ask about availability, email [email protected].
Documents
Studio rate card (2023)
Studio brochure (2023)
Classroom application form
Booking the classroom starts with the application form. Send it to [email protected] before you plan around a date.
Studio and classroom rates
Lower Studios
Public access- D1Arthur Lismer$415
- D1AFlorence McGillivray$400
- D2Lawren Harris$325
- D2ADaphne Odjig$325
- D3A.Y. Jackson$415
Monthly, plus applicable tax.
Upper Studios
Without public access- U1Jean-Paul Riopelle$290
- U2Andre Bieler$310
- U3Mark Kearley$310
- U4Emily Carr$470
- U5Jack Shadbolt$380
- U6Bill Reid$380
Monthly, plus applicable tax.
Classroom
1,200 sq ft- Daily rate$300 + 5% GST
- Deposit, due on booking$100 / day
- Balance due14 days prior
The deposit is non-refundable. Booking the classroom starts with an application form, so write to [email protected] before you plan around a date.
Rates are confirmed by the office at the time of booking.