Place des Arts (Coquitlam)
| Formation | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Type | Theatre group |
| Purpose | Teaching Arts Centre |
| Location | |
| Website | PlaceDesArts.ca |
Place des Arts is a non-profit teaching arts centre located in the Maillardville area of Coquitlam, British Columbia.
Founded in 1972, the centre offers programs in visual arts, music, drama, dance and creative writing. Approximately 80 Place des Arts instructors teach courses to more than 1500 students, while a staff of 20 and over 200 volunteers manage the facility, programs, and exhibitions. Place des Arts also features a wide number of scholarships and bursarys to help supports students in music, dance, drama and visual art. Over 63,000 members of the public visit the facility every year.[1]
Place des Arts features specialized programs for school students and home learners, and presents concerts and community cultural experiences. Three exhibition spaces offer emerging local artists an opportunity to exhibit their artwork on a monthly rotating basis. There are 14 music studios, as well as studios for pottery, fibre arts, yoga, dance, drama, music, drawing and painting.[2]
Place des Arts offers four faculty concerts throughout the year, as well as numerous recitals and presentations by students on an ongoing basis.[3]
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Coordinates: 49°14′19″N 122°51′40″W / 49.2387°N 122.8612°W