Artists in Vancouver say they are struggling to find permanent spaces to create their art amid rising rents and increasing development.
Some local artists are questioning the future of art in Vancouver if the displacement for artists and creators continues.
The Eastside Culture Crawl Society, now known as the Eastside Arts Society, produced a report in 2019 highlighting the growing number of displaced artists. It called on the city to implement policies to protect and expand spaces for artists.
The report estimated 400,000 square feet of artist production space was lost over the previous 10 years. Since then, an additional 50,000 to 60,000 additional square feet of
