Arts & Theatres

The City of New Westminster offers opportunities for artists, performers, musicians, craftspeople, community members, residents and visitors to experience a diversity of arts and culture activities across New Westminster. Whether through public art installations, contemporary art exhibitions, theatre presentations, seasonal programming, or special events, our goal is to nurture the growing arts and culture community of New Westminster.

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The City of New Westminster offers opportunities for artists, performers, musicians, craftspeople, community members, residents and visitors to experience a diversity of arts and culture activities across New Westminster. Whether through public art installations, contemporary art exhibitions, theatre presentations, seasonal programming, or special events, our goal is to nurture the growing arts and culture community of New Westminster.

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Current Projects

The City of New Westminster is advancing a variety of arts and culture projects across New Westminster. See the projects below to learn more.

Arts Resources

New Westminster Cultural Map

This is your go-to site for information about New Westminster's vibrant cultural community. You can use the map to search out and connect with people, places, businesses, and organizations that bring culture to New Westminster everyday.

Inventory of Municipal and Private Arts and Culture Indoor and Outdoor Spaces

Not sure where your arts activities can take place? Download a spreadsheet of Bookable Arts and Culture Spaces - this inventory includes spaces that are bookable and suitable for arts and culture purposes, both City owned and privately owned spaces.

Strategies and Plans

Public Art Plan 2026-2036 (PDF)

The Public Art Plan establishes a clear vision and direction for the City of New Westminster’s Public Art Program for the next 10 years.

Public Art Policy (PDF)

The Public Art Policy provides a structure through which the City of New Westminster acquires and integrates public art. The Policy guides staff in the development, management and stewardship of public art throughout New Westminster

Theatre Strategy 2019-2024 (PDF)

The City of New Westminster, as owner of three theatres, will create an overall portfolio that differentiates each theatre’s role, based on their competitive advantage and relative market niche.

Arts Strategy 2019-2024 (PDF)

The Arts Strategy is where goals are driven by vision and values. The goals translate the needs and requirements of the arts into a tool for implementing objectives and actions.

Studio and Facilities Rentals

The Anvil Centre has a number of quality and professional community studios and a purpose built music room available to rent. These quality venues are excellent for visual, performing, applied, and media arts. In addition, our studios can host workshops, lectures, screenings, rehearsals, and drop-in services.

Wanting to have your arts activity at a City facility? Learn more about Hosting a Community Event

Need funding support for your Arts activity? Learn more about the New Westminster Community Grants program

For booking and rental details at Anvil Centre, call 604-527-4640 or email studiobookings@newwestcity.ca