Live Auction Night Tickets are now on Sale for our 55th Annual Art Auction.
ποΈ Visit dvsa.ca/art-auction to purchase your tickets.
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Championing creativity & inspired art. Dundas Valley School of Art (DVSA) is an independent art school in Hamilton, ON, providing high-quality and accessible visual arts education. dvsa.ca #HamOnt
Live Auction Night Tickets are now on Sale for our 55th Annual Art Auction.
ποΈ Visit dvsa.ca/art-auction to purchase your tickets.
The Early Bird Registration deadline for Spring 2026 is this Friday! Sign up before 4:00 pm on March 13 and you could win your Spring class or workshop for FREE.
Register now at (π) dvsa.ca/classes > Spring 2026 or call (π) 905-628-6357 #1 πΈ
Today is International Women's Day and weβre honouring DVSAβs founders Marion Farnan and Emily Dutton, as well as the creative women who continue their legacy.
Uplift the next generation of women artists with a donation to the Creative Vision Fund.
Donate at dvsa.ca/donate
π We invite all 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 14-19 to join artist Matthew Bailey at Dundas Valley School of Art for an introduction to ceramics.
π₯£ Perfect for beginners but all skill levels are welcome. Clay and tools provided .
Call 905-628-6357, ext. 1 to register.
π21 Ogilvie Street, Dundas, ON
Join us for an Artist Talk with Jacqui Oakley on Thursday, Apr. 23 from 1β2pm.
Hamilton-based artist Jacqui explores memory, identity and belonging through intricate ink-work and bold collaged landscapes.
π Reserve your spot at dvsa.ca
It's our 55th Annual Art Auction, coming April 6-12 with over 1,400 original works! Paintings, drawings, prints, photography, sculpture, pottery, glass, fibre art, jewellery and more. Online bidding with in-person art previews available. Details at dvsa.ca/art-auction.
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March Break is coming up soon and limited spaces remain! With over 95% of spots already filled, nowβs the time to secure yours and give your young artist the perfect daily escape.
Register at (π) dvsa.ca/classes/ > March Break Art Camp 2026 or call us at π 905-628-6357 #1
Sunday, March 8 is International Women's Day and weβre honouring DVSAβs founders Marion Farnan and Emily Dutton, as well as the creative women who continue their legacy.
Uplift the next generation of women artists with a donation to the Creative Vision Fund.
Donate at dvsa.ca/donate
If you missed the Artist Talk by R. Ward Shipman β The Hidden Photographer here at DVSA, then settle in for another good watch β the talk is now posted to YouTube at youtu.be/10JOqvLIitE.
Ward unveils a selection of his photographs β many being shown publicly for the very first time.
#HamOnt
Get the jump on summer with our special pre-art camps, Studio Starters! Designed for ages 4-6 and 7+, this is a great option for children who wrap their school year early.
Learn more and register now at (π) dvsa.ca/classes > Spring 2026 or call us at (π) 905-628-6357 #1 βοΈ
DVSA 50/50 Raffle at The Art Auction
π
Get your tickets online at dvsa.ca/50-50 or in-person at
the front desk.
Purchasers must be 18 years of age or older. For full rules & regulations, visit dvsa.ca/50-50
. Problem gaming information: Connex Ontario 1-866-531-
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The Winter Term may be winding down, but there is still time to join one of our upcoming one-day workshops. These concentrated classes are a great option for enhancing skills in a flexible format.
Register at (π) dvsa.ca/classes > Winter 2026 or call us at (π) 905-628-6357 ext. 1 β¨
Join us for the inaugural talk in the Arthur Greenblatt Artist Talk Series with multidisciplinary artist Sandra Brewster on Friday, May 15 at 7:00pm.
Free.
ποΈ Reserve your spot at dvsa.ca
In our new partnership with Centre[3], DVSA is excited to announce the summer camp Create & Connect for ages 14β16.
Learn more and register at (π) dvsa.ca/classes > Summer Art Camp 2026 or call us at (π) 905-628-6357 ext. 1 β¨
Join us Thur. May 7 from 6:30β8:00pm for the Opening Receptions of the Diploma Student Show 2026
This year the show extends across two locations: the DVSA Galleries will have work from all 3 years of the diploma program, while Piques & Valleys will host an off-site show by the graduating class.
Last call for this Fridayβs P.A. Day Art Camps! Secure your spot with one of our three fabulous instructors and explore camp options for ages 4-6 and 7+.
Learn more and register at (π) dvsa.ca/pa-day-artcamps/ or call us at (π) 905-628-6357 #1 π¨β¨
This March Break, dive into the world of puppetry and performance in Puppets & Masks with Nancy Benoy! π
Learn more and register at (π) dvsa.ca/classes/ > March Break Art Camp 2026 or call us at π 905-628-6357 #1
If thereβs a weekend workshop youβve been eyeing, nowβs the time to secure your spot! Join us for next weekβs three-day botanical art intensive, or try your hand at one of our exciting one-day classes.
Register at (π) dvsa.ca/classes > Winter 2026 or call us at (π) 905-628-6357 ext. 1 β¨
Our next P.A. Day Art Camp is Friday, March 6! We have three engaging options to explore, with sessions for ages 4-6 and 7+.
Learn more and register today at (π) dvsa.ca/pa-day-artcamps/ or call us at (π) 905-628-6357 #1 π¨β¨
Attention art lovers and collectors! Our Live Auction Night returns Friday, April 10 featuring a selection of marquee artworks by Canadian icons and leading regional artists.
π Tickets go on sale March 10 at dvsa.ca
π For full event details, visit dvsa.ca
DVSA 50/50 Raffle at The Art Auction
π
Get your tickets online at dvsa.ca/50-50 or in-person at
the front desk.
Purchasers must be 18 years of age or older. For full rules & regulations, visit dvsa.ca/50-50
. Problem gaming information: Connex Ontario 1-866-531-
2600 | connexontario.ca
In collaboration with Centre[3], DVSA is thrilled to announce two offsite spring classes for ages 14β17.
Learn more and register at (π) dvsa.ca/classes > Spring 2026 or call us at (π) 905-628-6357 ext. 1 β¨
Looking for Friday night plans? You wonβt want to miss this weekβs workshop: Drawing Self Portraits with Ward Shipman.
Learn more and register at (π) https://reg137.imperisoft.com/dvsa/ProgramDetail/3539343238/Registration.aspx
Join us for an Artist Talk with Jacqui Oakley on Thursday, Apr. 23 from 1β2pm.
Hamilton-based artist Jacqui explores memory, identity and belonging through intricate ink-work and bold collaged landscapes.
π Reserve your spot at dvsa.ca
Last call for March Break Art Camps! Camps are already over 90% full.
Led by professional artists, each program is designed to develop essential art skills in a welcoming studio environment.
To register, visit (π) dvsa.ca/classes/ > March Break Art Camp 2026 or call us at π 905-628-6357 #1
π We invite all 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 14-19 to join artist Matthew Bailey at Dundas Valley School of Art for an introduction to ceramics.
π₯£ Perfect for beginners but all skill levels are welcome. Clay and tools provided .
Call 905-628-6357, ext. 1 to register.
π21 Ogilvie Street, Dundas, ON
Thank you to R. Ward Shipman (@shipmanr.ward) for joining us on Friday, February 20 for an evening Artist Talk at DVSA.
If you couldnβt attend, the full talk will be available soon on our YouTube channel. We have more exciting Artist Talks lined up for 2026βvisit π dvsa.ca/upcoming-artist-talks/