Place des Arts is an established not-for-profit arts education centre in Coquitlam. With a mission to inspire the artist in everyone, we offer quality classes and lessons in dance, music, theatre, and visual and literary arts, for all ages and skill levels.
We also support local and emerging artists through our Artisan Shop and three exhibition spaces. Our events and performances make us a cultural hub, drawing diverse members of the community together to experience the arts.
Visit placedesarts.ca for more information about our programs, events, exhibitions and more!
Coquitlam, BC – Place des Arts is seeking original, high-quality, hand-crafted items from Lower Mainland artisans for our annual Holiday Artisan Shop, running from Friday, November 14 to Thursday, December 18, 2025. We are looking for unique, well-executed pieces such as mouth-blown glass drinking vessels, 100% beeswax candles, functional and beautifully crafted ceramics, and other locally made goods. Items do Read more...
Our 2025/2026 Program Guide is here! Get ready to take part in the arts from September 2025 to June 2026. Whether you’re into music, dance, theatre, or visual and literary arts, we’ve got something for every age and skill level. Explore group classes, private lessons, events, exhibitions, scholarships, and more — all in one place! Programs run throughout the school Read more...
Before European settlers arrived in Canada, women were a significant part of Indigenous communities and governments, holding matriarchal roles of power and influence. As settlers sought to control Indigenous peoples, they started destroying women, which shattered Indigenous systems and communities. Our Stories, Our Voices curated by First Nations artist and educator Christine Mackenzie, honours Indigenous and Metis women by strengthening and Read more...
Saturday, September 27, 2024 7:30–8:30 PM Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3K 1G2 Enjoy superb live music featuring violinist Domagoj Ivanovic and pianist Noel McRobbie as they explore the rich musical traditions of the Iberian Peninsula. The program includes works by de Falla, Turina, Granados, and Waxman’s dazzling Fantasy on Themes from Bizet’s Carmen. Read more...
Online: November 21 to December 18, 2025 Opening Reception: November 14 • 7 – 9 pm • more info Various mediums in the Atrium Place des Arts seeks local artists, based in Metro Vancouver, who create things small and unique for the 36th Positively Petite: Annual Miniature Exhibition. View the exhibition guidelines and complete the application form. Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Read more...
