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
Nature & Arts Summer Camp
Children 7 to 12 years old can add some adventure and creativity to their summer by spending a week exploring nature and creating with natural materials. We will learn about local plants and wildlife, explore nature, and unleash our artistic side through activities such as clay sculpting, felting with wool, and dyeing with plants. This camp runs from 9 AM to 3 PM each day.
Monday Jul 21 –
Friday Jul 25
When: 9 AM – 3 PM
Where: Colour-Me-Local Dye Garden | Map
Meadow Making at Cornett Road
Help us transform a new meadow site at the corner of Cornett Road and Natal Street! We’ll remove invasive species, clear debris, and prepare the soil to seed a beautiful mix of native plants. This site is a key restoration area along Still Creek—the farthest west that chum salmon have returned! By 2025, we aim to complete this restoration, creating a vibrant meadow and gathering space to celebrate salmon, native plants, and biodiversity.
Get your hands in the soil and be part of this exciting transformation!
Saturday
April 26
Sashiko Visible Mending Workshop
Yoko Tomita will introduce you to sashiko techniques and style while you enjoy the beauty of the garden’s colours, bird song and natural surroundings. Sashiko is a traditional Japanese embroidery style that uses simple stitches to reinforce, mend, decorate and customize fabrics.
Saturday
May 17
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
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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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