Eastside Arts Society and the Audain Foundation begin three-year partnership

Foundation is the Presenting Partner of the Eastside Culture Crawl from 2025 to 2027

Eastside Arts Society (EAS) today announced a new, three-year partnership with the Audain Foundation, one of Canada’s most important and supportive charity organizations devoted to fostering greater appreciation of the visual arts in British Columbia and beyond. From 2025 to 2027, the Audain Foundation is the Presenting Partner of the Eastside Culture Crawl, the beloved, free, annual open studio event showcasing the breadth of art production in the Eastside Arts District.

“We are extremely grateful for the support of the Audain Foundation,” said EAS Artistic Director Esther Rausenberg. “The leadership and vision demonstrated in supporting artists in their creative spaces will enable greater experimentation and the creation of new works by both emerging and established Eastside Arts District artists, now and in the future.”

“We are thrilled to support this annual celebration of the visual arts,” noted Manon Gauthier, Executive Director of the Audain Foundation. “Vancouver’s Eastside Culture Crawl brings together artists and the general public in a true dialogue, raising the appreciation of the visual arts in all their expression, making art accessible to all. The Eastside Arts Society leads the way in demonstrating the role and impact of cultural districts on building strong and vibrant communities through the arts.”

Post sponsored by Eastside Arts Society.

Eastside Culture Crawl visitors viewing works by David Wilson at Parker Street Studios. Photo by Jodie Ponto

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