Vancouver Arts Centre

The Vancouver Arts Centre is housed in the former Albany Cottage Hospital, which was built in 1887 to the design of the then Colonial Architect, George Temple Poole. This building remained a hospital until 1962. For the next 10 years, it served as a school hostel and holiday accommodation, and then fell into disuse and for eight years lay neglected and prey to vandals.

In 1980, a major refurbishment program began, and the complex was transformed to a vibrant arts and crafts centre.

The Vancouver Arts Centre (VAC) is now the focal point for arts experiences in Albany and is the only facility dedicated to the delivery of an inclusive and diverse arts program for all sectors of the community across all art forms. Its community arts program provides opportunities for full participation in cultural expression for everyone in the community.

Professional development is encouraged and supported through its community arts program, artists in residence programs, exhibitions, partnerships with other organisations, professional mentoring and emerging artists fund.

The Vancouver Arts Centre publishes a newsletter to promote the exciting range of exhibitions, concerts, workshops and professional development opportunities at the VAC each month.

To receive an email updates with information about upcoming exhibitions, workshops and events, contact the VAC to sign up for the free email service.

If you are interested in receiving a copy of the newsletter posted to you monthly along with discounts on all VAC programs and events, see below for information on becoming a member.

Download the most recent newsletter here:

If you are not a member of the Vancouver Arts Centre you may be missing out on the wonderful arts and cultural opportunities the VAC has to offer everyone in the community.

Download the membership form below to sign up today and never miss out again.

Member benefits include:

Discounts on workshops, room hire & accommodation, invitations to exhibition openings & VAC events, monthly newsletters and more.

To sign up as a member, download and complete the form below and return it with payment to the VAC.

Vancouver Arts has three rooms available for hire for your next cultural event or activity. Whether you are having a seminar, workshop, small event or meeting, we have a room for you. Download the Room Hire Brochure below for further details.

Contact us today to find out more:

The Vancouver Arts Centre

85 Vancouver Street Albany / PO Box 484 Albany WA 6331

Ph: (08) 9841 9260 / Fax: (08) 9841 4099 Email: E-mail