GVSS ARTS
“The role of the artist is to ask questions, not answer them.”
― Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
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.