Support the sparking of someone’s creativity today! Not only are you supporting the Arts, you can enjoy some great perks as well!
Must be over 18 for VAM Member’s Open Studio.




VAM FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
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Enjoy all the same benefits as an Individual Membership: Extended to include 2 adults and up to 3 children.
Kids’ Classes
- $15 off full sessions (8–10 weeks)
- $8 off half sessions (5–7 weeks)
Adult Classes
- $15 off full sessions (8–10 weeks)
- $8 off half sessions (5–7 weeks)
Artsy Party
- Enjoy 15% off 1 artsy party booking
*VAM Family Member discount applies to Adult and Kids/Teen courses 5-10 weeks in length. Does not apply to workshops or Camps.
Member Benefits:
BE APPRECIATED – At least five times per year, members enjoy exclusive events and demos both at VAM and in the community.
SAVE MONEY – Receive a $15 discount on every Adult Course 8-10 weeks in length and receive a $8 discount on Adult Courses 5-7 weeks in length.
10% off at The Japanese Paper Place, Gwartzman’s Art Supplies and Above Ground Stores**.
EXHIBIT YOUR WORK– Enter your art works in our Annual Member Show & Sale, Annual Juried Show, and Group Theme Shows.***
BE INSPIRED – Come and work on your own projects in one of VAM’s studios overlooking the beautiful Riverwood forest. Open Studio times are only available to VAM Members for $5+HST. ****
SHARE YOUR VOICE – There are lots of opportunities to join our vibrant community. You can volunteer, join a committee, attend our Annual General Meeting and enjoy voting privileges.
BE PART OF A GROUP – Find your place in the art community by joining our member’s group!
* Art Supply Store Discount Conditions
10% off every regularly priced purchase. Valid VAM membership card must be shown at time of purchase. Discounts cannot be combined with any other sale or offer, and apply to regularly priced merchandise only. Discounts cannot be combined with any other sale, special offers, custom orders, discontinued items and select specialty items. Discounts will not be applied on transactions where the ID card is not present. Discounts are non-transferrable, and only valid for member named on card. Misuse of discount may result in revoking of discount privileges. Discount is valid IN-STORE only, not valid for on-line shopping or applicable retroactively to previous purchases.
**VAM Member Discount Conditions
VAM Member discount applies to Adult courses 5-10 weeks in length. Does not apply to workshops, Children’s or Teen’s Courses or Camps.
**VAM Members’ Show Free Fall Submission
Fall Members show limited to 40 pieces of work. Members must submit using the appropriate forms within the deadline provided.
****Open Studio Access
Open Studio will be located in one of the studios in VAM’s building or MacEwan Cottage, subject to availability and safety requirements at VAM’s discretion. Minimum two artists are required to access MacEwan studio.
SIGN UP FOR A MEMBERSHIP HERE!
After May 13th, 2025: Purhase or renew your VAM membership: on our new site
Please go to our new store platform VAM x Amilia to purchase or renew your membership