ANVIL CENTRE COVID-19 Guest Information Update June 25, 2020 COVID19 Cultural Services Guest Information Cultural Services Re-Opening Information
Anvil Centre is home to vibrant community and international programs, including dance, music, theatrical performances, arts and crafts programs for all ages, artist’s talks, film screenings, gallery tours and openings, and cultural festivals.
Anvil Centre is a vibrant gathering space and boutique conference centre conveniently located in the heart of the City of New Westminster. This community destination hosts a wide range of events, arts and cultural activities and programs.
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Cultural Services at Anvil Centre Reopens to limited in-person visits & programs this September.
Read about the new safety measures in place to protect our participants, guests, and staff.
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Each year, the world takes a day to celebrate museums. On May 18, join a virtual tour and get a special behind-the-scenes look at our collections and see our favourite artefacts up-close and personal! Check out our social media channels @newwestmuseum in the weeks leading up to International Museums Day to discover our staff’s favourite artefact or photograph.
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New Westminster is often shown from a small number of vantage points. Join Registrar Allan Blair for some different views of the City, both intentional and a few that are accidental. For the last 23 years, Allan has digitized and conserved roughly 40,000 archival images.
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(16+)
Further your understanding of the medium through instructor led demonstrations and critiques. For intermediate or advanced painters looking to improve their skills. Please bring a sketchbook and all your watercolour supplies to the first class; a suggested supply list is available. Supplies not included.
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In March 2020, the global Covid-19 pandemic brought regular life in New Westminster to a halt. Amid the chaos of businesses shutting their doors and schools and workplaces closing, a small group of Victoria Hill neighbours had an idea to write a book - one digital line at a time. Join the authors of Alice as they discuss how they were able to grow closer together during a time of social isolation, when all British Columbians were asked to keep physically distanced to “flatten the curve”.
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(5 to 6y 11mos)
Little musicians test out new ways to make music, learn the basics of rhythm & pitch and participate in a variety of musically inspired craft activities. No previous musical experience required. For safety, emphasis will be placed on playing string and percussion instruments as opposed to singing. All supplies included.
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(7 to 11y 11mos)
Little musicians test out new ways to make music, learn the basics of rhythm & pitch and participate in a variety of musically inspired craft activities. No previous musical experience required. For safety, emphasis will be placed on playing string and percussion instruments as opposed to singing. All supplies included.
Learn MoreAnvil Centre’s cultural studios are top-of-the-line professional studio spaces that offer quality settings for visual, performing, applied, sound and new media arts.
They are available for workshops, lectures, screenings and rehearsals.
Anvil Centre also offers a professionally outfitted, acoustically insulated music practice room. All cultural studios and the music practice room can be rented at affordable prices.
For more information or to request a booking, please contact studiobookings@anvilcentre.ca or call 604.527.4640.