Arts & Theatre

Front wide shot of the ACT Arts Centre building

ACT Centre

An image-based window covering depicting a mother bear and her cub being silhouetted by the sunset rests on display at the Albion Community Centre.

Public Art

Panorama of mountains. On the foreground, Colleen Brown is leaning against railing. Colleen Brown is waring a brown coat with gloves. Behind Colleen Brown there is a large body of water.

Artist in Residence

A large brick museum sits above a paved walkway lined with bushes next to a traincar.

Maple Ridge Museum & Archives

A group of female performers tap dance on a red stage with the accompaniment of a live band.

Cultural Facilities Grant

Maple Ridge has a dynamic arts and theatre scene. We offer a wealth of opportunities to immerse yourself with new ideas, explore new points of view and maybe even change your outlook on life.

Experience Culture

Performing (Music, Theatre & Concerts)

Drama and artistic expression through music, dance and theatre have long been appreciated in Maple Ridge. Facilities like The ACT Centre have been thriving for over a decade and contribute to the cultural experiences in Maple Ridge.

In addition to The ACT Centre, there are numerous dance and music studios that perform at various venues year-round. We have an outdoor theatre in the country and concert bands that enlighten the crowds in the Maple Ridge parks and at our festivals. Performing in Maple Ridge is an experience to be had by all ages.

The ACT Arts Centre

11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge

The ACT Arts Centre calendar is packed year-round with theatre, dance, comedy performances and a lot of great music. Visit The ACT Arts Centre to see what's happening this month.

Cultural Facilities Grant

The Cultural Facilities Rental Grant program helps Maple Ridge based non-profit, community-based arts and cultural organizations for some of the costs (including technical and front of house labour) when using Maple Ridge civic facilities.  This funding supports community-based performance productions only.   
 

Eligible Costs 

  • Venue fees, including the services of Technicians and Front of House for the rental period, if applicable
  • Technical days and rehearsal uses, where resources permit
Cultural Facility Rental Grant requests may exceed available resources and therefore the maximum amount awarded to any individual group will be up to $3000 per year.  Civic grant funding request should be under 50% of production costs for your production. Venue Bookings must be secured prior to your application.  A copy of your rental agreement is required as part of your submission.   
 

Annual Intake 

Applications are due January 1 (for productions in April to August) and July 1 (for productions in September - December) of each year.  Contact culture@mapleridge.ca for an application form.

Public Art

Public Art can add an element of emotion to our lives. Whether we see a piece of art on our way to work, sitting in a park for lunch or just running day to day errands, art encourages thought and emotion. Visual, Urban and Public art enlightens us and can take on a variety of forms.

There are several public art installations and murals throughout the City, including A Bear's Feast by Phyllis Atkins which is featured at Telosky Stadium.

Museums, Culture & First Nations History

The Maple Ridge Museum is housed in the 1907 manager's home for the Port Haney Brick and Tile Company, which operated until 1977. After demolition of the brick works, the land and two remaining buildings were donated to the City by the Baynes family for a park. The main floor tells the story of the Katzie First Nation and the pioneer settlement period, as well as industry and displays of household goods. On the lower level of the museum is a late 1920s era model railway diorama showing the strong influence of the CPR on the area's growth plus the role of railway logging. Learn more about Maple Ridge's history.

A large brick building with a red roof and white trim houses the Maple Ridge Museum.

Maple Ridge Museum