Application Intake Begins in February For Our Full-Time Diploma Program
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Studio Fine Art Practice & Theory A Full-Time, Three-Year Studio Diploma Program Application intake for Fall 2025 begins in February. Studio Fine Art Practice & Theory is a 3-year full-time studies program dedicated to the study and practice of contemporary art within a multidisciplinary environment. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your visual art studio […]
P.A. Day Art Camps – Jan. 24th & Feb 28th
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P.A. Day Camps for 2025 Banish boredom and make the most of HWDSB and HWCDSB P.A. Days by bringing your young artist(s) to DVSA for our special Art Camps. The children will explore and create at their own pace as they engage in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture/building projects and much more. Upcoming Courses
Winter Artist Talks – Karla Rivera & Heejung Shin
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Winter 2025 Artist Talks Learning from other artists is a key element in any artist’s training and enlightening for those interested in learning more about the creative process. DVSA’s Artist Talk series is available to students and the general public, providing an excellent opportunity to hear from the artists themselves as they share information on […]
Our “For The Petrified” Series – Classes For Absolute Beginner Artists
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Our “For The Petrified” series offers shorter, absolute beginner courses in three key disciplines – Painting, Drawing and Pottery. These courses are designed to offer the encouraging hand-hold you might require to get over any initial creative trepidation. You’ll receive an introduction to the discipline, a chance to explore and experiment, and ultimately a boost […]
We’re Seeking Members To Join Our Board of Governors
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DVSA is seeking members to join our volunteer Board of Governors. About us: As a registered charity and established in 1964, DVSA is a hub of creativity touching the lives of millions. From our humble beginnings with a small dedicated group of art teachers and students, we have grown into an organization known nationally for […]
Join Us! FREE Famajam Family Art Day – Sunday, Feb. 16
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Join us for Famajam! FREE Family Art Day Sunday, February 16th, 2025 1:30–4:30pm Drop-in. No registration required. Our FREE Famajam Family Art Day is all about making art and having fun with your family. Designed for beginners to advanced artists of all ages, this is a unique opportunity to create alongside one another in […]
In Loving Memory Of Arthur Greenblatt
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With profound sadness we share the news of the passing of our former Executive Director, Arthur Greenblatt. We want to express our heartfelt condolences to Arthur’s wife, Sandy, his children Cliff, Brian, Josh, Rosie and Lilly, and all their extended family. Jovial, warm and never short of a good tale, Arthur came to DVSA in […]
DVSA Memberships Provide Great Perks
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DVSA is offering an annual membership program providing great perks and advantages. 3% course tuition discount (tuition only – cannot be combined with a Seniors’ Discount) Advance registration for courses and workshops Discounts at select retailers (Mixed Media, Wyndham Art Supplies and more to come) DVSA memberships last for one full year and we’re providing […]
Art To Heart – Free Art Classes For Health Care Workers
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We are currently running our third session of Art to Heart and are looking to expand this program in the future – more information to come. As a thank you on behalf of the Hamilton community, Dundas Valley School of Art is offering free online art classes for healthcare workers. Funded through the Community Foundation of […]
School Newsletter
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DVSA Newsletter 2024 Vol. 1 Our newsletters share DVSA highlights and happenings. Read on to see what we’ve been up to. Check out our latest newsletter here. You can view previous versions of our newsletter here: ’22 In Review Newsletter Spring 2022 Spring 2019 Autumn 2018 Spring 2018