Fall 2024 Registration Continues – Download The Course Brochure

DVSA Fall 2024 – Now With AI No ChatBots or image generators – this Fall we bring you DVSA AI – Authentic Inspiration. Whether you’re looking to express yourself, challenge or heal your spirit, connect with others and/or further develop those creative skills, our Fall programs are sure to inspire art making that feels authentic, […]

DVSA’s Diploma Program In Studio Fine Art Practice & Theory

Dundas Valley School Of Art – Full-Time Program In Studio Fine Art Practice & Theory A Three-Year Studio Diploma Program 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 […]

Tickets Now on Sale for the 10th Anniversary Little Black Frame Night!

Now on Sale! Get your tickets to the 10th Anniversary Little Black Frame Mystery Art Night. Don’t wait, or they’ll be gone… Our 10th Anniversary Little Black Frame Mystery Art Night fundraiser is set for November 9th here at DVSA with a few ten year surprises and another remarkable display of artwork from this year’s participating Black […]

RSVP For Our Free 60th Anniversary Film Screening + Talk On October 23rd

In celebration of DVSA’s 60th Anniversary, join us for a public screening of: A Lasting Impression–Marion Farnan and Dundas Valley School of Art (Barrie Avenue Productions and Dahlhouse Productions). followed by a public talk: Dundas By Design–A Salute to Art, Style and the Valley Town by DVSA instructor Mark Challen There’s a reason why Dundas, […]

We’re Hiring For A Marketing Coordinator

Marketing Coordinator (Part-time, semi-remote) DVSA is posting for a part-time Marketing Coordinator, responsible for helping to grow the school’s profile and continuing to drive engagement for our visual arts programs.   If you’re energetic and looking for a challenge in a role with growth opportunities, this position may be for you. You’re the type of marketer […]

Piece x Piece Community Art Project Now Installed – Stop By To See!

Our Piece X Piece community outreach art project is now installed on the exterior of DVSA (on the elevator shaft around the back of our building). Under the guidance of DVSA instructor and mosaic artist Nancy Zboch, members from five local organizations had the opportunity to learn the processes involved in designing and creating a […]

We’re Seeking Members To Join Our Board of Governors

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 […]

Fall Artist Talks: Stephen Altena & Chris Perez

Fall Artist Talks Stephen Altena Join us on Tuesday, October 15 at 1:00 p.m. A graduate of the Independent Study Program at DVSA, Stephen is co-founder and co-curator of Hundred Dollar Gallery/The Hamilton Art Gallery with Andrew McPhail. He is also one of the founding members of the Hamilton artist-run collective, The Assembly Gallery.  Growing […]

P.A. Day Camps

NEW! P.A. Day Camps for Fall 2024 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. November 1st […]

Our “For The Petrified” Series – 4 Classes For Absolute Beginner Artists

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 […]