City of New Westminster Arts Services

City of New Westminster Arts Services City of New Westminster Art Services delivers Public Art, New Media Gallery, Theatre Services, and Public Programming across New Westminster.

🎉 Congratulations to Deb Thomas who recently won two tickets to an Anvil Theatre show after taking the Community Survey ...
09/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Deb Thomas who recently won two tickets to an Anvil Theatre show after taking the Community Survey for the Arts Strategy Update!

We extended the deadline and heard from many more residents of New Westminster—we appreciate your valuable feedback.

Whether you’re an audience member, a supporter, or someone who is interested in arts activities and performances, we thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

To learn more about the Arts Strategy Update, please visit: https://www.beheardnewwest.ca/en-CA/projects/arts-strategy

Join us this fall in a multi-medium art sampler class!Students will explore drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, a...
09/02/2026

Join us this fall in a multi-medium art sampler class!

Students will explore drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and collage while experimenting with a variety of art materials, tools, and techniques in a supportive and inspiring environment. All supplies are included. Instructor: Mona Lochan.

Wednesday, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
September 16 - October 7 (255665)
$60.00 / 3 classes
Anvil Centre

Draw live models!Each class includes 1, 2, 5, & 10 minute warm ups, three 30-minute poses and limited instruction. Open ...
08/31/2026

Draw live models!

Each class includes 1, 2, 5, & 10 minute warm ups, three 30-minute poses and limited instruction. Open to all who are interested in working from the human form. Easels, drawing boards and clips, and newsprint provided. Bring mark-making materials, paper or canvas. Only odour-free solvents in the studio. Instructor: Flavia Chan

Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
September 16 - October 7 (255650)
$86.25 / 3 classes
Anvil Centre

Join us for a free clothed model life drawing session. A life drawing resource guide will be available for all particip...
08/29/2026

Join us for a free clothed model life drawing session. A life drawing resource guide will be available for all participants and a facilitator will be on hand to time poses. Start with some quick warm-up poses then move to longer 30 minute poses. Easels, drawing boards, clips, newsprint and some basic drawing supplies will be provided. Also, enjoy our Art Station where participants can make colourful, posable figures and marionettes to take home.
(ALSO - Downtown's Living Room will run Monday nights at 5:30 PM. This is your chance to stay cool this summer. Beat the heat: come hang out, relax, make new friends and enjoy different activities on offer—everyone welcome!)

3D Printing for Animation (9 – 15 years)Delve into 3D modeling and animation. Students learn the basics of 3D Modelling ...
08/28/2026

3D Printing for Animation (9 – 15 years)

Delve into 3D modeling and animation. Students learn the basics of 3D Modelling using Tinkercad and Blender, prototype posable character models, print their models and create a short stop-motion animation with them. Instructor: Jae Lew.

Anvil Centre 604-515-3834
Saturday, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
September 5 – 26
Registration Fee: $115 /4 classes 257715

Join us in this new and energetic class where dancers build technique, rhythm, and confidence through the foundations of...
08/27/2026

Join us in this new and energetic class where dancers build technique, rhythm, and confidence through the foundations of both jazz and contemporary dance. Focus on expressive movement, coordination, and artistry across the floor and in choreography. Instructor: Lauren Tang

Sunday, 12:45 - 1:45 pm
September 13 - October 25 (255234)
$84.00 / 7 classes
Anvil Centre

DOWNTOWN'S LIVING ROOM - TONIGHTJoin New Westminster Family Place for an activities that include the whole family.Expect...
08/24/2026

DOWNTOWN'S LIVING ROOM - TONIGHT

Join New Westminster Family Place for an activities that include the whole family.

Expect an evening of craft, connection and play where we will make collaged paper lanterns to take home and light up the summer nights.

5:30pm - 8:00pm Anvil Centre Main Floor

Have you heard? We now have board games available at Anvil Centre! Every Monday night you can sign out a board game to p...
08/19/2026

Have you heard? We now have board games available at Anvil Centre!

Every Monday night you can sign out a board game to play at Anvil Centre. Just ask our friendly front desk staff for assistance!

Anvil Centre is now open Monday to Thursday until 8:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you here soon.

ADULT PROGRAMMING AT THE ART & TECHNOLOGY LABFilmmaking (18+ years)Start filming today and learn the art of directing an...
08/13/2026

ADULT PROGRAMMING AT THE ART & TECHNOLOGY LAB

Filmmaking (18+ years)

Start filming today and learn the art of directing and camera work. Get comfortable with operating a camera, blocking scenes and breaking down a script. Completed films to be screened on last day. Bring your own camera or reserve one for free. Instructor: Louise Lathey.

Anvil Centre 604-515-3834
Wednesday, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
October 7 – December 16
Registration Fee: $265.00 / 11 classes 257755

Address

Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia Street
New Westminster, BC
V3M1B6

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+16045274640

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