GVSS ARTS

“The role of the artist is to ask questions, not answer them.”

― Anton Pavlovich Chekhov


Painting by Aaron Bolouri Gr 10 AVI2O

Georges Vanier Secondary School is at the forefront of art education in North York.

From our dedicated, diverse and rich course offerings, industry standard equipment and facilities, specialized art programs, to experienced and passionate educators, GVSS is a place where Art is Innovation.

Excellent Facilities and equipment

    • Centre for Innovation Skills

      • complete with laser cutter, 3-D printer, large format printers, Digital Media Studio.

    • Drama studio theatre

    • Complete recording studio

    • Photography lab and two dark rooms

    • Ceramics Studio with a large Kiln

    • Large, bright studios for painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media

    • Keyboard and Music studios

One of the recording rooms

The Guitar Studio

The Sound Booth

The Drama Studio

The Drawing and Painting Studio

Centre for Innovation Skills Facility

Universal ULS 6.60 Laser cutter

Makerbot Replicator+ 3D printer

Check out our Arts & Culture Shsm for students with a strong passion for the arts!

Arts & Culture Specialist High Skills Major

THere are many opportunities for students to get involved in the Vanier arts community

    • Monthly Coffee House performances

    • Guitar Ensemble

    • Vanier Drama Collective

    • Art club

    • Innovation Club

    • Photography Club

    • Provincial Skills Competition - Congratulations to Ethan Chin and Thurga Mahendirarajah, Gold Medalists in Digital Photography

Guitar Ensemble performing at University of Toronto Guitar Festival

Vanier's Artist in Residence Program

Georges Vanier S.S. is thrilled to be the home for the distinguished studio practice of Spencer Harrison, a practicing artist and professor in the Drawing and Painting Faculty at OCADU. Spencer is an invaluable resource and mentor for all of our students, especially those in the arts.