PROGRAMS

The Art & Technology LAB is a teaching space located next to New Media Gallery. Public, school, and professional artist programs are offered throughout the year. Here we focus on encouraging a broad understanding of how technology can be used for creative purposes, pedagogy, critical thinking and the creation of meaning; and we have fun! All program and event descriptions are available below and registration is through The City of New Westminster booking page.
CONTACT
+1 604 515 3834
education@newmediagallery.ca

Artist in Residence

  • Ben Bogart

    Ben Bogart (they/them) is a neurodivergent non-binary agender adisciplinary artist working for 25
    years with generative computational processes (including physical modelling, chaotic equations,
    feedback systems, evolutionary algorithms, computer vision and machine learning) and has been
    inspired by knowledge in the natural sciences (quantum physics and cognitive neuroscience) in the
    service of an epistemological inquiry.

    Ben enjoys tickling various mosses, can eat a lemon slice including peel without flinching, and if they
    had to be a bird would love to be a swallow.

    Ben is a settler of Dutch and French ancestry and lives and works on the unceded traditional territories
    of the xʷməθkʷəy̍əm (Musqueam), Sk̠wx̠wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-
    Waututh) First Peoples, also known as Vancouver.

    Ben will be creating in New Media Gallery from March 15, 2026 to September 30th, 2026.

    Check back for more information

LAB & Outreach

  • FamilyLAB (All Ages)

    Visit the Art and Technology LAB for family friendly media activities. Instructors lead demo stations, and student have time to explore with LittleBits robotics. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Instructor: hope akello.

    Details

    Anvil Centre                                                      604.515.3834

    Monday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

    February 16 Registration Fee: Free

    Register Here

  • OpenLAB (Ages 12+)

    Design your own art projects by creating with different technologies. Expert technicians support you as you pursue your new media projects. Explore video, music, 3D modeling and printing, robotics, coding and animation. OpenLAB is designed for those who have some media arts experience.

    Experiment with an array of media equipment including PCs, Macs, iPads, audio interfaces, midi key boards, 3D printers, robotics, and cameras. Our more specialized equipment and consumables are reserved for a fee.

    Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

    Details

    Anvil Centre                                                      604.515.3834

    Saturday, 3:00 – 6:00 pm

    Free to attend

    5 Hours of 3D Printing: $5

    Use of Professional Computer (TouchDesigner, DaVinci Resolve, Unreal Engine, etc.) = $10

    One on One with Specialist Technician: Inquire at OpenLAB

    April 11

    Register Here

    April 18

    Register Here

    April 25

    Register Here

    May 2

    Register Here

    May 9

    Register Here

    May 16

    Register Here

    May 23

    Register Here

    May 30

    CLOSED FOR DRONE DAY

    June 6

    Register Here

    July 4

    Register Here

  • Arts & Tech PLAYlist: (7 – 9 years)

    Create with a different technology in every class. Expert instructors help students create amazing works of art and invention. Explore video, music, 3D modelling and printing, robotics, coding and animation. Instructor: Jae Lew.

    Details

    Anvil Centre                                                      604.515.3834

    Saturday, 1:00 – 2:30 pm

    April 11 – May 9

    Registration Fee: $120.00 / 5 classes                        248534

    Register Here

  • Animation Now (7 – 10 years)

    Learn about stop motion animation by bringing characters to life. Join our artist-instructors as they lead students are led through the process and complete short animated films to share. Instructor: Stéphane Bernard.

    Details

    Anvil Centre                                                      604.515.3834

    Saturday, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

    May 23 – June 27                                                       248554

    Register Here

    Registration Fee: $135.00 / 6 classes

  • Design Now: Interfaces (8 – 12 years)

    Learn the basics of User Experience (UX) design and create an interactive artwork you can view on a computer or mobile device. Explore how time based and experiential artwork can be used to ask questions, present ideas or just be silly and fun. Participants will lay out visual elements using the Figma platform, create simple animations, and clickable interactions. Instructor: Sara Korzec.

    Details

    Anvil Centre                                                      604.515.3834

    Saturday, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

    April 11- 18

    Registration Fee: $50.00 / 2 classes                          248535

    Register Here

  • Electronic Music Now (9 – 12 years)

    Learn how to make sounds using midi keyboards and tablets. Express your musical creativity with multi-instrument tracks and virtual instruments. Make audio collages and soundtracks for video or sound-based projects. Instructor: Stéphane Bernard.                                

    Program Info

    Details

    təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre   604.636.4475
    Tuesday, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
    April 14 – May 19                                                        248549
    Registration Fee: $135.00 / 6 classes

    Register Here

  • 3D Modelling & Printing: Intermediate (18+ years)

    Learn 3D modelling and printing in this intensive two-part workshop. Design models for printing your own designs, forms, or characters. Participants are led through the steps of fabricating, design logic, and printing. Recommended for artists, designers, and fabricators. Instructor: Mimi Xia.

    Details

    Anvil Centre                                                      604.515.3834

    Saturday, 1:00 – 2:30 pm

    June 20 & 27

    Registration Fee: $50.00 / 2 class                              248351

    Register Here

  • 3D Modelling & Printing: Beginners (18+ years)

    3D Modelling & Printing: Beginners (18+ years)

    Learn the basics of 3D modelling and printing. Design models using simple geometry and scanning techniques. Participants are led through the steps of modeling, troubleshooting, and printing. Recommended for those without 3D experience. Instructor: Mimi Xia.

    Details

    Anvil Centre                                                      604.515.3834

    Sunday, 1:00 – 2:30 pm

    June 6 & 13

    Registration Fee: $50.00 / 2 class                              248581

    Register Here

  • Cinematography: Intro to Directing (18+ years)

    Begin a journey into filmmaking starting with the art of directing and camera work. Learn the fundamentals of operating a camera, blocking scenes and breaking down a script. Led by a filmmaker who has shot and screened their own feature film. Bring a camera or reserve one for free. Instructor: Louise Lathey.

    Details

    Anvil Centre                                                      604.515.3834

    Sunday, 1:00 – 2:30 pm

    May 24 – June 14

    Registration Fee: $120.00 / 5 class                            248579

    Register Here

  • Drone Day: Compose Electronic Music (18+ years)

    Celebrate Drone Day! Learn how to use midi keyboards and modular synthesizers to create your own musical compositions. Create custom sounds to express your own musical works of art. The workshop will culminate in a creative jam session. Instructor: Victoria Gibson.

    Details

    Anvil Centre                                                      604.515.3834

    Saturday, 4:30 – 6:00 pm

    May 30

    Registration Fee: $20.00 / 1 class                            248584

    Register Here

  • Electronic Music: Beginners (18+ years)

    Learn the basics on how to create sound using synthesizers and a computer. Compose unique pieces of music using midi keyboards and modular synthesizers. Create custom sounds to express your own musical works of art.

    Details

    Anvil Centre                                                      604.515.3834

    Saturday, 12:30 – 2:30 pm

    May 23

    Registration Fee: $20.00 / 1 class                            249540

    Register Here

  • Photography: Beginners (18+ years)

    Enhance your photo taking and composition skills. Learn the fundamentals of operating a camera, using lenses and framing a scene. Bring a camera or reserve one for free. Instructor: Louise Lathey.

    Details

    Anvil Centre                                                      604.515.3834

    Wednesday, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

    April 29 – May 6

    Registration Fee: $50.00 / 2 class                              248555

    Register Here

School Programs

New Media Gallery Exhibition Tours are developed for a range of ages and interested; schools, universities, and special interest groups and special events as well as general public tours. Tours are led by a Curator or Curatorial Programmer and may be booked in advance.

Exhibition Tour | 30 – 60 min | Free

Creative Tech Workshops

Our workshops integrate ideas from the exhibition together with BC’s new Core Curriculum. Big Ideas inform each exciting 1.5 – 3 hour Workshop where a focus on process and inquiry-based learning are key. Encouraging and building on a vibrant & dynamic process of creativity and imagination in workshop situations is our thing; we champion individual and collective brainstorming and focused play!

For more details on our Creative Tech Workshops, view our School Programs brochure

Creative Tech Workshop | 90 – 120 min | Cost: $170 (includes tour + pre-activity)
(For young children, we may be able to offer a separate space for break time)

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