Need Space for Creativity? 

“BC Artscape is currently seeking expressions of interest from individual artists, arts groups, and not-for-profit arts, cultural and community organizations who see themselves as potential Tenants or Program Providers for 268 Keefer Street. We would like to understand your space needs, the scope of your operations and programming, and the ways in which you anticipate contributing to the Chinatown community.”

Deadline for Responses for 268 Keefer is December 23rd!

“BC Artscape’s first project in Vancouver is a community cultural hub in Chinatown. We are leasing approximately 48,000 square feet of vacant space at the Sun Wah Centre at 268 Keefer Street. Our plan for the space is a dynamic, multi-tenant creative hub that meets the need of artists and cultural organizations and responds to the unique neighbourhood around 268 Keefer Street.

Chinatown has a rich tangible and intangible heritage articulated in its buildings, businesses, cultural activities, artists and organizations. Chinatown and the surrounding Downtown East Side (DTES) neighbourhoods are undergoing tremendous change that threatens the existing character and sense of place. Our goal is to provide a platform for the arts that complements the existing cultural assets and organizations, and supports the evolving cultural fabric.

Join Us! We are looking for Tenants and Partners

Opening in October 2017, we’re looking for partners now to help inform the project vision, design, and operation of the space and potential tenancies.

We want to hear from partners within the local community, as well as artists, and arts,cultural and community organizations from across Vancouver’s arts community who are looking for space or to provide programs.”

For more information and applications, please visit BC Artscape’s website

-from BC Artscape newsletter and website