Arts On Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows

🌞 Summer Camps spotlight: Imaginative Play (ages 5–8)

A week of storytelling, movement, music, and interactive games designed to spark creativity and connection.

Children work together through collaborative play while building confidence, communication skills, empathy, and teamwork in a safe, supportive environment. Activities are inclusive and meet children where they’re at, encouraging self-expression and positive social interaction.

Families are invited to a showcase during the final session.

📍 July 6 – August 28 at Riverside Centre
🔗 https://arts-on.org/summer-camps

Arts On Summer Camps run July 6 – August 28 at Riverside Centre for a range of elementary-aged groups, with many creative options available each week.

Here are two featured camps for ages 5–8:

🎭 Imaginative Play (5–8Y)
A collaborative camp focused on storytelling, movement, music, and interactive games. Children build teamwork, confidence, empathy, and communication skills in a safe, supportive environment. Activities are inclusive and adapted to each child’s comfort level. Families are invited to a showcase at the final session.

🎨 Creative Arts (5–8Y)
Children explore drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture while developing imagination and personal expression. Each day features a new hands-on project in a different medium, with artwork to take home. All materials provided.

👉 Many more camps are available for different ages and interests.
🔗 https://arts-on.org/summer-camps

🎓 Congratulations to the 2026 Excellence in Arts Scholarship recipients!

Arts On / The Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council has awarded $10,000 in scholarships to four graduating SD42 students, recognizing their artistic achievement and supporting their next steps in post-secondary education.

Congratulations to this year's recipients:
🎨 Bailey Davis
🎬 Joshua Moore
🎨 Claire Nyhold
🖌️ Crystal Shi

Learn more about the recipients and the Excellence in Arts Scholarship program:
https://arts-on.org/scholarships-and-bursaries

🎨 Reminder: Arts Partner Grant applications close tomorrow

If your organization has an artistic project or activity that benefits the community, Arts Partner Grants can help support future initiatives in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.

Funding is available to registered charities with CRA charitable status and is intended for upcoming projects only—not past work or general operating costs.

📅 Deadline to apply: tomorrow (May 31)
🔗 Apply: https://arts-on.org/community-arts-partner-program

🌞 Summer Camp Volunteers Wanted

Arts On is looking for youth and adult volunteers to help support our summer art camps for elementary-aged children.

Volunteers work alongside teaching artists in busy, creative week-long camps, helping with activities, organization, and creating a positive experience for campers.

It’s a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys working with children and wants to be part of a collaborative arts environment this summer.

📩 Interested in volunteering? Reach out to learn more: https://arts-on.org/volunteering

🎹 Piano Bar is tomorrow!

A limited number of tickets are still available for an evening at The Loft at Meadow Gardens with Kerry O'Donovan, singer & pianist on the keys.

If you haven’t been before, this is a great chance to get to know Kerry and the way he approaches Piano Bar—reading the room, taking requests, and building the music in real time from what people want to hear. Come ready with a few songs and see where the evening goes.

🎟️ Tickets $12 (incl. fees)
👉 https://arts-on.org/tickets