Squamish Arts, formerly Squamish Arts Council, has existed since the early 1970’s serving Squamish as a community arts non-profit. Through seeking funding resources, strengthening communication, and supporting local art initiatives we hope to serve the Squamish community as an advocate for the vision of a vibrant arts & culture scene in Squamish.
Squamish Arts hosts several annual programs such as Amped in the Park, Squamish Arts Festival, Art Walk, and Public Art summer camps for youth. Squamish Arts also administers the Arts and Culture Grants Program for the District of Squamish and acts as an advisor on Public Art.
Squamish Arts’ mandate is to support local artists in their pursuit of artistic development and excellence in all art forms; increase access to the arts for all local populations including enhancing art outlets for youth; pursue opportunities for a community arts space to enhance art development and learning in Squamish; cultivate community relationships to generate support and awareness for local arts; and act as a voice to local government and stakeholders that represents the collective arts community.
