Downtown Eastside
Arts & Crafts Society
About us
Creating Meaningful Impact
We are a newly formed registered non-profit organization operating in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. We believe in the inherent creativity of every individual and we recognize the therapeutic and healing qualities of art. Our mission is to offer complimentary arts and crafts workshops to underserved communities, fostering creativity, fostering a sense of unity, and enhancing individual well-being.
Testimonials from Participants
"It is so important to have these opportunities to feel connected to each other and build community"
"The workshops always create emotional well-being, and that goes out into the wider community"
Our Executive Team!
Meet Taylor! Our Founder and Executive Director!✨
✨Taylor has a Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology and Immunology and is currently working as a Housing Outreach Worker.
✨What does working at DTES ACS mean to you?
Arts and crafts offer profound therapeutic benefits, serving as my sanctuary during life's tumultuous moments. The Arts and Crafts Society, in my perspective, embodies the essence of creating a haven for self-care, a fundamental need for everyone. Additionally, it fosters an environment for forging friendships and nurturing a sense of community.
✨Fun fact!
I love painting and one of my paintings is in Vancouver General Hospital🏥🏞
