Who We Are
VIVA (Vancouver’s Iranian Visual Arts) Alliance is a non-profit organization operating from the traditional, ancestral, and the unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwxw̱ú7mesh (Squamish), and səlíI lwətaɬ (Tsleil- Waututh) Nations. This organization is comprised of a creative group of art professionals and academics dedicated to increasing opportunity and visibility for Iranian-Canadian artists through curatorial services and support. VIVA is committed to facilitating a meaningful and inclusive inter-cultural dialogue among artists and diverse communities, especially other BIPOC Arts leaders and change makers, collectively contributing to the cultural enrichment of our society.
Vision
To engage the artists and the community in exchange of knowledge and ideas, collectively contributing to the cultural enrichment of our society.
Mission
To create a platform that facilitates accessibility of visual arts and increases the visibility of local artists.
Build a supportive network of artists and art professionals who collectively contribute to Vancouver’s cultural environment.
Collaborate with other organizations and cultural connectors to promote an inclusive inter- cultural dialogue.
