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.
Current Exhibitions:
Art in the Attic 2025
Do you have artwork you'd like to sell? Is your garage cluttered with old treasures of paintings you’re unsure what to do with? Downsizing and don’t have as many walls to decorate? Art in the Attic is the perfect opportunity to deaccession and turn those works into profit!
Here’s how to get started:
1. Submit your form
Complete our online form to kick off the process.
2. Schedule an intake appointment
After submitting your form, we’ll contact you to set up an intake appointment. Appointments are available in December and the second week of January.
3. Deliver your artwork and pay
Submit up to 5 works. The fee is $5 each for work payable when you drop off your art.
4. Earn from sales
If your work sells, you’ll receive 60% of the sale price, with the remaining 40% supporting the art center. A cheque will be mailed directly to you.
6. Unsold work pickup
If your artwork doesn’t sell, you can pick it up on March 1st between 2-3 pm.
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.
PRINT STUDIO OPEN HOUSE!
🎨Curious about printmaking? Come explore it with us at our Printmaking Open House on November 16th! 🎨
🗓 Date: November 16th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Print Studio & Sue Clark Community Space
Dive into the world of printmaking—learn the difference between a monoprint and an etching, discover how intaglio printing works, and connect with fellow printmakers in our community.
Whether you're a printmaking newbie or a seasoned artist, this is the perfect chance to see our studio in action and get inspired!
Mark your calendar and join us for a day of creativity and discovery! 🌟
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.