At The Old School House, art is for everyone, and everyone belongs.
The Old School House welcomes art-lovers, artists, looky-loos, dilly-dalliers, and everyone in between. Art is alive in this house, and its energy pulses in every nook and cranny.
Drawing people from every corner of our region and beyond, we welcome and cultivate curious minds of all interests and abilities.
With constantly changing exhibitions, classes, and community events, we serve and champion emerging and established creatives alike.
We invite you to come inside, wander the halls, or try your hand at something new, because in this house, we bend the rules, party on school nights, and question everything.
Current Exhibitions:
Workshops & Classes
ART IS IN SESSION
From printmaking and life drawing, to watercolours, mixed media, and youth programming, our classes are welcoming and diverse. With innovative, multi-dimensional course offerings and high-calibre instruction, there’s something for everyone, and everyone belongs.
CURRENT PROGRAMS:
Live Music at TOSH!
The Old School House Arts Centre is proud to present the 2026 Phil Dwyer & Friends Jazz Series — four unforgettable concerts curated by Phil Dwyer, the internationally celebrated pianist, saxophonist, composer, and Order of Canada recipient.
This exclusive series is a full season of concerts curated specifically for TOSH. Phil is bringing live music to our gallery stage with performances featuring his longtime friends and acclaimed collaborators — artists who have shaped and shared his musical journey over the years.
With only 65 seats, these concerts offer an intimate, up-close experience that can’t be replicated elsewhere. Each evening includes canapés and desserts prepared by the Qualicum Beach Café, part of the Moments Hospitality Collective, plus a special gift from Moments Hospitality Collective at every event.
World-class music. Homegrown talent. The warmth of community — only at TOSH.
A Series of Fundraisers for TOSH
The Phil Dwyer & Friends Jazz Series is a signature fundraising initiative for The Old School House Arts Centre. Proceeds from each concert directly support TOSH’s year-round exhibitions, classes, and community arts programs — helping to keep creativity thriving in Qualicum Beach.
This talk is part of our ongoing TOSH TALKS series, bringing creative thinkers, artists, and innovators to our community.
Thank you to the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for the funding support provided. It makes a significant difference in the lives of seniors in our community.
For more information, visit New Horizons for Seniors Program –Community-based projects.
Help Keep Art in Session!
Art is essential to a vibrant community, and it takes resources to sustain the vision we’re committed to. As a registered non-profit charity, we rely on the generosity of our donors; people who understand the value of art, and its capacity for good. The artists, teachers, students, musicians, and volunteers who belong to this house bring limitless potential to our region, and your support ensures that art has a permanent place here in Qualicum Beach.
There are many ways to give, and all of them are deeply appreciated.
The Sue Clark Community Space
The Community Space offers members affordable hourly rates from $19.00, a day rate at $99.00, and extended packages for your convenience. It's perfect for quick meetings, pop-up events, and club gatherings, accommodating various activities like book clubs, meditation groups, art exhibitions, rehearsals, and photoshoots. This versatile space is ready to meet your creative and community needs.
TOSH Mini Gallery
The TOSH Mini Gallery is a tribute to our wonderful TOSH volunteers, past and present. All artists are welcome to submit their small-scale artworks. Special thanks to volunteers Lois and Richard Goodnough for creating this beautiful public art space. Explore the current exhibition or learn about submissions below.
Our Mission
The mandate of The Old School House Arts Centre is to foster a vibrant arts centre that promotes and encourages the development of multi-dimensional artists and musicians for the enjoyment of all ages, residents and visitors alike, in Qualicum Beach and throughout central Vancouver Island.
Our vibrant community is open to all - regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religious affiliation, financial status, age, sexual orientation, political belief, or physical limitation.