Support China Cloud Studios

China Cloud Studios is a multimedia community arts space in Vancouver BC. Over the years this space has grown to be a valuable asset to the Vancouver Arts Community. Whether it’s bringing laughter, music, dance, education, opportunities to create or to fundraise for other worthy causes, the cornerstone of China Cloud Studios has always been community and creation; bringing people together through art. All of this aside, the safety of our communities comes first and therefore we have had to put a halt on production as we knew it.

The global pandemic has had far reaching effects on us all, seeming to pull the rug out from under, and challenge the foundations upon which we had organized ourselves. We know we are not alone in our quest to navigate these strange times. A large part of the sustaining force for China Cloud Studios was and, now to a smaller degree, is community rentals. We have always tried to keep rental costs reasonable so as to keep barriers low for those looking for a place to create and showcase their art. Now, in the absence of community events, just like so many small businesses, we have found ourselves struggling to keep up.

The overwhelming love and support for China Cloud Studios over the years has kept us committed to maintaining its legacy. It has been an honour to literally ‘hold space’ for so many unique people and projects. We sincerely hope that we can continue to keep the doors open and welcome back friends and family with open arms. We have never in the history of China Cloud Studios had to illicit financial support, as brilliant creative projects amid our community have always kept things buzzing and thriving. However, In order to get through to the other side of this pandemic and open up widely again, we are asking for a little help.

We have set our fundraising goal at $20,000. A contribution toward this goal will help us to pay off retroactive rent fees, standard operating bills, and building maintenance costs accrued. This will allow us to settle accounts, get back to ones and reorganize to effectively create and manage a new framework. We have already begun allowing safely distanced live streaming events to film at China Cloud Studios, as well as a few other select small scale music, photo & film rentals. We have plans to amp up this endeavour so we can continue to support creative individuals and industries amid a challenging year. 

If you have been to China Cloud Studios - If you have laughed your head off at a comedy show, been moved by live music, learned something, made a new friend or been inspired to try something new - we encourage you to donate whatever denomination you are able to give. As a result, we can emerge from this well equipped to give back in all of the culturally rich ways we know how.