At The Old School House, art is for everyone, and everyone belongs.
The Old School House welcomes art-lovers, artists, looky-loos, dilly-dalliers, and everyone in between. Art is alive in this house, and its energy pulses in every nook and cranny.
Drawing people from every corner of our region and beyond, we welcome and cultivate curious minds of all interests and abilities.
With constantly changing exhibitions, classes, and community events, we serve and champion emerging and established creatives alike.
We invite you to come inside, wander the halls, or try your hand at something new, because in this house, we bend the rules, party on school nights, and question everything.
JOIN US FOR a Fundraiser:
TEA BY THE SEA
An afternoon of elegance and charm - A fundraising event for Old School House Arts Centre
Join us for Tea by the Sea at Qualicum Beach Rotary Park, hosted by the Old School House Arts Center! Indulge in freshly brewed tea, scrumptious strawberry shortcake, and delightful company. Your ticket includes all of these treats, plus 1 raffle ticket and a complimentary keepsake teacup and saucer. Feel the ocean breeze on your best summer hat and show your best dressed outfits.
Current Exhibitions:
Workshops & Classes
ART IS IN SESSION
From printmaking and life drawing, to watercolours, mixed media, and youth programming, our classes are welcoming and diverse. With innovative, multi-dimensional course offerings and high-calibre instruction, there’s something for everyone, and everyone belongs.
the 31st Grand Prix
Enter our annual Summer Painting Race - the Grand Prix D’art!
Help Keep Art in Session!
Art is essential to a vibrant community, and it takes resources to sustain the vision we’re committed to. As a registered non-profit charity, we rely on the generosity of our donors; people who understand the value of art, and its capacity for good. The artists, teachers, students, musicians, and volunteers who belong to this house bring limitless potential to our region, and your support ensures that art has a permanent place here in Qualicum Beach.
There are many ways to give, and all of them are deeply appreciated.
The Sue Clark Community Space
The Community Space offers members affordable hourly rates from $15.00, a day rate at $80.00, and extended packages for your convenience. It's perfect for quick meetings, pop-up events, and club gatherings, accommodating various activities like book clubs, meditation groups, art exhibitions, rehearsals, and photoshoots. This versatile space is ready to meet your creative and community needs.
TOSH Mini Gallery
The TOSH Mini Gallery is a tribute to our wonderful TOSH volunteers, past and present. All artists are welcome to submit their small-scale artworks. Special thanks to volunteers Lois and Richard Goodnough for creating this beautiful public art space. Explore the current exhibition or learn about submissions below.
Our Mission
The mandate of The Old School House Arts Centre is to foster a vibrant arts centre that promotes and encourages the development of multi-dimensional artists and musicians for the enjoyment of all ages, residents and visitors alike, in Qualicum Beach and throughout central Vancouver Island.
Our vibrant community is open to all - regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religious affiliation, financial status, age, sexual orientation, political belief, or physical limitation.