We exist to connect the curious and the creative across generations and artistic mediums and bring the transformative power of art into everyday life.
For more than three decades, The Old School House Arts Centre has been an artistic hub for Central Vancouver Island; a vibrant gathering place for the community of Qualicum Beach, and a destination for visitors and wanderers who are drawn into this space. Our community has brought this house to life with their passion, wit, talent and curiosity, and our story is still unfolding.
Art is for everyone, and everyone belongs.
We believe that the broader our reach, the more vibrant our community will be, and we actively welcome all art-curious people in our region and beyond. By providing robust, high-caliber programs and services, increasing support to underrepresented creatives, increasing accessibility, and building digital connectivity, we are honouring the past, while paving a path towards the future.
Art elevates life.
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.
Help Keep Art in Session!
There are many ways to give, and all of them are deeply appreciated:
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Support the ongoing operations of The Old School House Art Centre or identify a specific program you wish to enrich. A one-time donation in any amount makes an impact and will be acknowledged with a tax receipt.
Donate online , by mail, or to direct your support to a program or explore new possibilities, contact karen@theoldschoolhouseartcentre.org
Mail-in Donations — Checks By Mail
Send a check to The Old School House our mailing address:
The Old School House Arts Centre
122 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach,
British Columbia, V9K 1T2 Canada
Phone: (250) 752-6133Gifts over $25 receive:
• A tax receipt, to the amount allowable and in accordance with regulations set, by Revenue Canada
• A thank you letter acknowledging what your gift means to the organization -
Keep Creativity Alive — Join as a Monthly Supporter!
Art connects, inspires, and transforms—and you can be part of it. For just $15 a month, less than the cost of a night out, you’ll invest $180 a year directly into vibrant exhibitions, innovative programs, and accessible creative experiences. Your support sparks curiosity, champions local artists, and keeps creativity thriving for everyone.
Want to do more? Simply choose a level that fits your generosity. Every dollar makes a difference.
Join us and help keep art in session
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Honour and remember a loved one who has passed with a gift in their name.
To donate in memory online, please add “In memory of” and your loved one’s name in the Order Notes. For more detailed information and arrangements, please contact us karen@theoldschoolhouseartcentre.org
Gifts over $25 receive:
• A tax receipt, to the amount allowable and in accordance with regulations set, by Revenue Canada
• A thank you letter acknowledging what your gift means to the organizationGifts over $2,000 also receive:
• Recognition on our website and in newsletters -
A gift in will or legacy is a significant and lasting expression of generosity that acknowledges the value of art and its capacity for good in the community, while offering your estate tax benefits. This can include a bequest in your will, a gift of securities or a life insurance policy. Please contact us if you would like to explore legacy giving opportunities. @ karen@theoldschoolhouseartcentre.org
Gifts over $25 receive:
• A tax receipt, to the amount allowable and in accordance with regulations set, by Revenue Canada
• A thank you letter acknowledging what your gift means to the organizationGifts over $2,000 also receive:
• Recognition on our website and in newsletters -
Businesses of all sizes can support the work at The Old School House Art Centre through donations or sponsorship. Power your impact in the community, benefit from this social good, and receive a tax receipt (for donations) or naming and marketing opportunities (for sponsorship). We welcome all conversations from businesses looking to make an impact in their community, or partner on exciting and mutually beneficial programming.
Gifts over $25 receive:
• A tax receipt, to the amount allowable and in accordance with regulations set, by Revenue Canada
• A thank you letter acknowledging what your gift means to the organizationGifts over $2,000 also receive:
• Recognition on our website and in newsletters