Dear students and parents, in this cherry blossom season, GAAC brings joy and pride to everyone. It’s with great excitement that we have these exciting news to announce – the 2024 admission results had all arrived and our students are doing amazing!
2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Award Winners
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in the United States announced the winners of all the awards for the year 2024 on March 29. Congratulations to the students from GAAC who received awards this year, with a total of 71 winning entries, including 16 gold keys, 21 silver keys, and 34 honourable mentions.
Science Without Borders® Art Challenge Semifinalist Announcement | We Made It Again This Year!
Congratulations to Green Apple Art Center students Rosy and Shelly! Both of their artworks have been selected as semifinalists in the 2024 Science Without Borders® Challenge, in the 11–14 age category. This year’s theme, "Hidden Wonders of the Deep," invited students to tell unseen stories of the deep sea through the power of visual art.
Latest Achievement | 2024 Byng Arts Program Admission Results Announced!
We are thrilled to share that Yeran, a student from Green Apple Art Center (GAAC), received her admission offer on February 28 to the prestigious Byng Arts Mini School Program at Lord Byng Secondary School in Vancouver. GAAC has witnessed her growth and dedication throughout the journey, and we are incredibly proud of her achievement. We hope this milestone inspires all our students to continue striving forward with determination and passion.
2024 Early Admission Offers!
2024 Winter Term Registration Opened｜New students can enjoy a 20% OFF
Break the chill on a cold winter day and create unique and imaginative works of art through the magic of brushes, paints and various media. Let us ignite the spark of creativity this winter and let the light of art warm the hearts of students. Hurry up and sign up for the winter art course and start an amazing art journey together!
2023 NYFW Success
Finally, our students have reached the most thrilling moment of their New York Fashion Week journey! On this eagerly awaited day, our students have truly managed to showcase their designs to the world, making this once-dreamed-of opportunity a reality. Let's take a look at how they are shining on the stage!
2023 NYFW Behind
New York Fashion Week is one of the most significant events in the fashion industry. This September, seven students from GAAC will participate in New York Fashion Week/Fashion Management program and will take the stage at the Mercedes-Benz Exhibition Hall in Manhattan! For fashion enthusiasts, this is a dream come true opportunity, and we look forward to our students spending a week filled with fashion shows, presentations, shopping, exhibitions, parties, and more!
August 2023 Summer Recap
Throughout the summer, GAAC's students actively engaged in various events, partnering with VHS Market and the Vancouver Visual Art Foundation for fundraising initiatives. The summer season serves as a prime opportunity for students not only to explore new programs and dedicate time to enhancing their portfolios, but also to partake in outdoor events that foster leadership, well-rounded skills, and the cultivation of relationships. The total fund raised now is above $420. Congratulations!
2023 No. 20 3X3 Illustration Award winning | Brian Yoo
Congratulation to Brian for winning the 3X3 Illustration Show Student Show Annual No.20 Distinguished Merit Award. This competition offers five levels of awards: Gold, Silver, Bronze, Distinguished Merit, Merit, and Honourable Mention. We are all incredibly proud of Brian's achievement, especially as he is the only high school student to receive an award from 3x3 this year. Competing with other top art and design university students, Brian's talent and outstanding abilities shine through. The GAAC instructors are delighted with his success.
June to July 2023 Summer Activities
Green Apple Art Center students have had an engaging summer so far! In June and July, students participated in the Vintage & Handmade Society Market and TEDxYouth@Granville Island. As the summer continues, we look forward to more artistic adventures, fostering creativity and nurturing the talents of our aspiring artists at Green Apple Art Center.
AP Exam Results Released
In the morning of July 5th, the AP official results were announced, and students could log into their accounts to check their scores. All the students from GAAC who participated in the AP Art courses brought us good news, with some achieving perfect scores, adding joy to this summer. While the students who received a score of 5 were jubilant, does it mean that the AP exam holds no significance for those who didn't score a 5? At the same time, it's important to remind younger students that if they are preparing an AP art portfolio, they should start early!
June 2023 Term Critique
May 2023 Field Trip - Jesse Mockrin's Succession Exhibition at CICA Vancouver
2023 GAAC Dream School Admissions News
2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Award Winners
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in the United States announced the winners of all the awards for the year 2023 on their official website. Congratulations to the 26 students from GAAC who received awards this year, with a total of 66 winning entries, including 14 gold keys, 19 silver keys, and 33 honourable mentions.
Congrats to Anna | Semi-Finalists of 2023 Science Without Borders® Challenge
Congratulations to our student Anna Seo for entering the semi-finalist of 2023 SCIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS® CHALLENGE, Ages 11-14. The topic of this year/s contest is “The Sixth Extinction”. The students will use art to present the beauty of endangered marine species of and inform us to take action towards these marine lives.
ASpace | GAAC Group Art Exhibition at Art Vancouver
ASpace Exhibition will take place at Vancouver Convention Centre as a part of the Art Vancouver Exhibition. It is an interactive installation art exhibition done by twelve GAAC high school students. The featured artworks investigates the meaning of space, including the exploration and discussion of personal space, metaphorical space, locations, etc.
Free Trial Session for Creative Design Challenge Program!
Sign up for GAAC's Creative Design Challenge trial session today and see how you can bring the change!
ExpTalks: Diverse Spheres of NYFW Project
In our next Exp Talks series, NYFW Program Director Javier Estebecorena and the program alumni Mika Shimmura (2019 NYFW F/W) will present a general overview of the program and how to build your own fashion brand. In addition, Mika and our Senior Admission Consultant Alison Guan will share insights on how to prepare a portfolio for a fashion major application.