Still Moon Arts Society inspires vibrant and connected communities by creating artistic experiences and nurturing a passion for nature.
Our belief in the power of artistic experiences to move and engage people guides us as we bring together art, environment, and community in East Vancouver, with a specific focus on the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood and Still Creek watershed.
Starting in 2004, we’ve used art to raise awareness and bring about positive change by inspiring & mobilizing the local community to restore Still Creek’s Renfrew Ravine from a neglected dumping ground to a place of natural beauty and educational opportunities.
Over the years, we’ve created dozens of community-engaged eco-art projects; hosted over 20 editions of the ‘Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival,’ an annual celebration of community, art and nature; led hundreds of accessible community art and nature workshops; and expanded our stewardship work to encompass much of the Still Creek Watershed (we are home to the Still Creek Streamkeepers).
Featured Events
Spring Blossoms & Silk Natural Dye Workshop
Create a flower-printed silk scarf with fresh flowers.
We are always excited to host a natural dye class right where our dye materials are grown! Create a scarf printed with pigments from tulips and other spring blooms. Gain knowledge and experience with natural dye techniques and take home a beautiful creation.
We will work with beautiful handwoven tussar and eri silk scarves, which are large and lightweight.
Saturday
April 19
When: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Colour Me local Dye Garden | Map
Path to Restoration: Stewardship Cleanup Event
Help us tackle large debris piles that make it hard for us to access the restoration site at Nootka & 14th! We will haul out decaying plant material that hinders our restoration efforts and remove any garbage and invasive species we can.
Join us for an afternoon of hard work, building community, and caring for our environment.
Saturday
April 12
Annual General Meeting
Join Still Moon Arts for snacks, art-making and community as we review the past year and elect new board members.
If you would like to nominate yourself for the board, apply here by April 8th to have your candidate information included in the meeting package that will be sent to members ahead of time. You can also nominate yourself at the meeting.
Thursday
April 24
When: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Where: Vancouver Public Library – Renfrew Branch | Map
Pro-D Day Camp: Art in the Garden
Join us for an exciting outdoor Pro-D day camp for kids ages 7-12!
Set in the lush natural dye garden next to Vancouver’s Renfrew Ravine, this day of outdoor fun lets kids explore nature through creative activities, including natural dyeing with flowers and needle felting. Kids will also have plenty of active time, learn about local plants and animals and connect with the natural world.
Monday
April 28
When: 9 AM – 3 PM
Where: Colour Me Local Dye Garden | Map
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Moon Festival
Learn about our signature festival: live music, dance and illuminated art along the forested banks of Still Creek.
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