Winter 2025 Registration Now Open – Download The Course Brochure

DVSA Winter 2025 – Registration Now On! This Winter it’s about self discovery – begin your artist journey anew, return to making art after a hiatus or keep forging ahead with your work in fresh creative direction. Whatever stage you’re at, we’re ready to help you find your way with over 200+ art options for […]

Registration Now Open for Children & Teen March Break Art Camps

Join us for one action-packed art making week, March 10 – 14, 2025! Our March Break Art Camps for Children and Teens offer restorative daily getaways in a fun and supportive studio environment. Choose from a variety of camps in Drawing, Painting, Pottery, Cartooning, Anime & Manga, Jewellery and Fabric Art and more. Taught by […]

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 On Sale for Our 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 […]

Fall 2024 Registration Continues with Short Courses and Workshops

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, […]

Now On In The DVSA Gallery – The Juried Student Show

Now showing in the DVSA Galleries, it’s our 2024 Juried Student Art Show featuring 51 artworks, highlighting the artistry of our students in a range of mediums and styles. Opening Reception:  Thursday, October 24 6:00–8:00pm Remarks at 6:30pm Light refreshments  Show runs from October 24 – November 24, 2024 Open to all adult students enrolled […]

We’re Hiring Art Auction Assistants For March-April

March 11th – April 19th (6 weeks) DVSA’s Annual Art Auction is the region’s premiere art event and the school’s largest fundraiser, featuring over 1,400 artworks by new and established artists. Bidding is online with in-person art previews available during the week-long event. There’s also a Live Auction evening. We require the support of two […]

P.A. Day Camps and Winter Break Camps

NEW! P.A. Day Camps and Winter Break Camps for 2025   P.A. Day Camps  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, […]

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 […]

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 […]