Culture is the Body: A Psychophysical Training Course Based on the Suzuki Method
By integrating elements like sound, rhythm, movement, and gestures—universal to diverse cultures—Mehdi Saki introduces innovative practices and choreographies that profoundly enrich the mind-body connection in performance.
Vessel Making: A Felting Workshop by Laleh Javaheri
Unleash your creativity in this intimate, hands-on felting workshop led by artist Laleh Javaheri.
Long Pose Painting Session
This 4-hour single pose study session with a live model is designed for artists of all levels to deepen their skills and explore their creative focus in a relaxed and supportive environment. These sessions offer the perfect opportunity to dive deep into the study of anatomy, form, composition, and light at your own pace.
Long Pose Painting Session
Join us for a 4-hour single pose study session with a live model designed for artists of all levels to deepen their skills and explore their creative focus. These sessions offer the perfect opportunity to dive deep into the study of anatomy, form, composition, and light at your own pace.
Long Pose Painting Session
Join us for a 4-hour single pose study session with a live model designed for artists of all levels to deepen their skills and explore their creative focus. These sessions offer the perfect opportunity to dive deep into the study of anatomy, form, composition, and light at your own pace.
Long Pose Painting Session
Join us for a 4-hour single pose study session with a live model designed for artists of all levels to deepen their skills and explore their creative focus. These sessions offer the perfect opportunity to dive deep into the study of anatomy, form, composition, and light at your own pace.
Long Pose Painting Session
We are excited for you to join us for this 4-hour single pose study session with a live model designed for artists of all levels to deepen their skills and explore their creative focus in a relaxed and supportive environment. These sessions offer the perfect opportunity to dive deep into the study of anatomy, form, composition, and light at your own pace.
Petite Creations: An Introduction to Form Making with Felt
Discover the art of felting in this hands-on workshop designed for both beginners and those looking to refine their skills.
Eastside Culture Crawl Open Studios 2024
Join us for the 2024 Eastside Culture Crawl at VIVA Alliance Studios, where local artists open their creative spaces to the public. Experience vibrant works in progress, meet the artists, and celebrate the diverse creativity of Vancouver's Eastside Arts District.
Pop-Up Art Sale
Hours:
• Opening Night Friday, October 4th: 4 PM–8 PM
• Saturday, October 5th: 11 AM–6 PM
• Sunday, October 6th: 11 AM–6 PM
Please join us for a celebration of art and community, taking place from October 4th to 6th at the VIVA Alliance Headquarters in Vancouver. This three-day event offers visitors an engaging experience with a diverse selection of artworks on display, including paintings, sculptures, photography, and more.
Curtain Rises for Abbas Kiarostami’s 𝘊𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦-𝘜𝘱
VIVA is proud to sponsor the screening of Kiarostami’s Close-Up at the Deckchair Cinema hosted by the Polygon. We are thrilled to share this acclaimed film by the celebrated Iranian director, Abbas Kiarostami, with the community. This outdoor event is scheduled for August 8 at 8:45 on the pier outside the polygon Gallery.
Curator's Tour: 2nd Annual VIVA Exhibition
Join the curators Maryam Babaei and Shadi Shadbahr on March 24th for a walk through this exhibition and further insight into the practices of the participating artists.
Artist Talk: In Conversation with Reyhan Yazdani
Join us for this upcoming virtual conversation with Reyhan Yazdan, an interdisciplinary artist, designer and educator of multilingual heritage working in a range of media including installation, works on paper, objects, social art and writing.
Artist Talk with Hajar Moradi
Join us for our upcoming virtual artist talk with Hajar Moradi, Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist and award-winning filmmaker.
In conversation with author Sareh Farmand and visual artist Nazli Ataeeyeh
In this virtual artist talk, Sareh Farmand speaks about her first book of poetry Pistachios in My Pocket. Watch Sareh’s full presentation and dialogue with VIVA’s team joined by the visual artist and illustrator Nazli Ataeeyeh.