Who We Are

Founded in 1994, Button Factory Arts is a non-profit, charitable organization offering a diverse range of arts programming through exhibitions, classes and sales of unique work by local artists & artisans.

Button Factory Arts is a well respected and thriving Community Art Centre in Waterloo. We have a history of commitment toward our students and our artists. We are dedicated to producing programming that will bring the artist out in our students through classes and community projects within the visual arts. 

We offer classes and workshops for all ages and experience levels in group settings at our Uptown location, as well as other organizations throughout the region through outreach and community partnerships. Special events and personalized programs are also available upon request.

Please get in touch today to learn more about Waterloo's inclusive arts hub!

What we believe

Vision

To enliven Waterloo Region as an inclusive hub that inspires

and facilitates artistic exploration & creativity 

Mission

To offer arts education and promote engagement

within the arts in our community.

Values

Inclusiveness:  We believe that arts should be accessible to everyone

Experimentation: We believe in artistic exploration without barriers 

Development: We believe in helping people grow as artists and art lovers
Cultural Enrichment: We believe that art improves the lives of individuals within our community

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