
Natya Yoga: The Dance of Breath and Being
This workshop blends yoga, music, and gentle elements of dance, offering a soft yet powerful way to awaken inner stillness. The practice concludes with a guided meditation to leave participants feeling centered, grounded, and refreshed.
Sessions will be guided in Farsi.

The Seafaring Soul: A Performance by KAMAKAN November 8, 2025
VIVA Alliance proudly presents The Seafaring Soul, a captivating performance by KAMAKAN, inspired by the book The Prophet by Gibran Khalil Gibran.
طوفان روح
اجرایی از کماکان
برگفته از کتاب پیامبر و دیوانه اثر جبران خلیل جبران

44th Vancouver International Film Festival ( 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 )
Writer-director Brishkay Ahmed’s visually stunning, informative, and deeply personal exploration of cultural identity and resilience. Told from Ahmed’s perspective as an Afghan expat, the film traces her journey from rejecting her heritage — once linked to victimhood — to embracing it in a celebration of the heroism of Afghan women.

44th Vancouver International Film Festival ( 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 )
Winner of Sundance’s World Cinema Documentary Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at Visions du Réel — a vérité feat by Sara Khaki & Mohammadreza Eyni, filmed over seven years with patient, razor-sharp clarity.

Creative Continuum: Dance Practice Lab
A weekly movement lab rooted in embodied exploration and intercultural dialogue.
We draw from Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, and contemporary dance practices, blending ritual, rhythm, and improvisation.

Culture is the Body: A Psychophysical Training Course
The Suzuki Method positions the body as the foundation of expressive storytelling—using physicality as a bridge between internal intention and external action.

Speplól Tanya Zilinski facilitated by curator Maryam Babaei | July 26 at 1:00PM
Join us for an intimate conversation with Artist Speplól Tanya Zilinski facilitated by curator Maryam Babaei | Sat. July 26 at 1:00PM

Deckchair Cinema: Universal Language
You are invited to enjoy classic films under the stars on Cates Deck in front of Polygon.

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.

Virtual Artist Talk with Reyhan Yazdani
Join us virtually for an artist talk with Of Wounds And Songs artist Reyhan Yazdani.

A Creative Lab in Bharatanatyam, Kathakali & Modern Dance
This is a learning lab—a space to test ideas, reflect, and explore dance as a creative mode of expression. Through the lens of three powerful traditions—Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, and Modern dance—you’ll be introduced to new methods of storytelling.
Artist Talk with Hangama Amiri | April 19 at Medias Res Gallery
Watch Recorded Event
Join us for an intimate conversation with artist Hangama Amiri
Facilitated by curator Maryam Babaei | April 19 at 3:00PM

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.

The Seafaring Soul: A Performance by KAMAKAN
VIVA Alliance proudly presents The Seafaring Soul, a captivating performance by KAMAKAN, inspired by the book The Prophet by Gibran Khalil Gibran.
طوفان روح
اجرایی از کماکان
برگفته از کتاب پیامبر و دیوانه اثر جبران خلیل جبران

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.

Psychophysical Training Course-L1C2
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.

Resonances: An Interdisciplinary Exhibition by Heydoo Hedayati
Resonances is an interdisciplinary exhibition by Heydoo Hedayati that reflects on his personal exploration of pure presence, where there is no urge to become, only to be.
This event happens on three consecutive days and is offered on Farsi.
Sponsored by 5urati

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
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.

Vessel Making: A Felting Workshop by Laleh Javaheri
Unleash your creativity in this intimate, hands-on felting workshop led by artist Laleh Javaheri.

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.

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.