Spring 2026 Registration Is Now Open – Download Our Course Brochure
DVSA Spring 2026 – Registration Is Now On Spring at DVSA is all about fresh starts – the perfect season for a creative adventure and trying something bold. Wherever you are on your artistic journey, we’re here to help you flourish. There’s over 190 courses and workshops for adults and children, including 29 brand-new […]
Summer Registration Also Open – Download the Course Brochure
Plan your summer escape – registration is now on for our 2026 Summer Art Camps and Adult Courses. Summer Art Camps for Children & Teens Embark with your family on an imaginative summer adventure that for many children is the highlight of the season. Our Summer Art Camps are taught by experienced artists […]
Applications Being Accepted For Our Diploma Program – Fall 2026
Studio Fine Art Practice & Theory A Full-Time, Three-Year Studio Diploma Program Applications will be accepted in Winter 2026 for the Fall 2026 session. 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 […]
Our Annual Art Auction Begins April 6 – Live Auction Tickets Now On Sale
It’s almost here – time to find your piece for 2026! Our 55th DVSA Annual Art Auction is set to run April 6–12 with over 1,400 original works on display in all mediums – paintings, pastels, drawings, prints, photography, sculpture, pottery, glass, fibre art, jewellery and more. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to add […]
Limited Spaces Remain For Children & Teen March Break Art Camps
March Break Art Camps for Children and Teens March 16–20, 2026 Our March Break Art Camps for children and teens offer the perfect daily escape. Led by professional, practicing artists, each program is designed to spark originality, build creative confidence and develop essential art skills in a fun and welcoming studio environment. What […]
Diploma Student Show 2026 – Opening May 7 at Two Locations
Diploma Student Show 2026 On view at two locations All–Years Show DVSA Galleries (21 Ogilvie St.) May 7 – June 14 Graduate Show: Held Together, Briefly Piques & Valleys (136 King St. W) May 7 – 29 Opening Reception: Thursday, May 7 6:30–8:00pm Both Locations About The Diploma Student Show features work by students […]
Our Next P.A. Day Art Camp Is June 5 & 25
P.A. Day Camps for 2026 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
Friday Night Art Workshops – A great way to kick-start the weekend!
KICK-START YOUR WEEKEND with DVSA FRIDAY NIGHTS Unwind, enjoy an adult libation or two, create, and have a blast with your partner or BFF. Or, fly solo and make new friends! There are workshop options in drawing, painting, pottery, collage and pastels. All levels are welcome, and all materials are provided. Just show up ready […]
Drawing at the Museum Student Exhibition Jan 17 – Apr 14
Show Dates: Jan. 17 – Apr. 14, 2026 Opening Reception: Saturday, Jan. 17, 1:30–3:30pm Dundas Museum & Archives 139 Park St. W, Dundas, ON About the Exhibition An exhibition of drawings and paintings at the Dundas Museum & Archives, created by DVSA students in Katherine MacDonald’s “Drawing at the Museum” class. Over the course […]
Our “For The Petrified” Series – 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 […]