The WISE Social & Community Arts Club
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The WISE Social & Community Arts Club
- Name of Space: The WISE Social and Community Arts Club
- Society Mission: “The purposes of the Society are to operate the WISE Hall and Lounge as a social, recreational and community arts centre for its members and surrounding community. To provide their community hall to members of the immediate and broader community at an affordable rate to support artistic and cultural events, recreation, and similarly minded community and educational events, including festivals, fundraisers, markets, and celebrations. To foster and facilitate cultural, artistic, and social endeavors in partnership with a diverse community in a fiscally responsible and socially respectful manner.”
- Owner - Land: Private owner
- Owner - Building / Improvements: WISE Club
- Rent/Lease/Own: Own
- Address: 1882 Adanac St, Vancouver BC, V5L 2E2
- Square Footage: 2600 sq/ft
- Year Opened: 1963
- Space/Facility Type: Community Facility, Multi-Functional
- Organizational Type: Registered Not-For Profit
- Space/Facility Use: Arts/Culture
- Programs/Services Delivered: The WISE provides a space for community meetings, fundraisers, concerts, visual artists, book launches, plays, dance and more. The WISE produces 4+ shows a month. The Lounge is a social hub for people to meet and exchange ideas in a neighbourhood pub.
- Website: www.wisehall.ca