Button Factory Arts is closed until further notice
Due to province wide lockdown, our building is closed to the public. Please note, class registration for Winter 2021 and the Online Gift Shop remain open. Staff continue to work behind the scenes. Please email us if you need to connect.
About us
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.
Button Factory Arts respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the traditional territory of the Attawandaron (Neutral), Anishnaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. The Haldimand Tract, land promised to Six Nations, includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.
Onsite, Outdoors and Online. There are many options to get involved with creative programming this winter. Featured image: portrait by artist Grazyna Adamska-Jareka
Plants & Other Insurance Policies
February 19 - March 10, 2021
Crystal Bradford & Liam Kijewski
Attend the opening here Feb 19, 7-8pm
(via Twitch, you do not need the app to join)
Home to the work of many talented local artists and artisans offering one of a kind art, pottery, jewellery, natural beauty products, knitted goods, cards, and more! Featured Image: Card by John Hofstetter.
Button Factory Arts is Waterloo Region's inclusive arts hub! Along with our own programming, we are also home to several other arts groups in the community including Theatre on the Edge, The Baden Storytellers and Kundalini with Kasia. Does your arts group need a home? Find out how to can rent the space. We also book private events, performances, concerts, recitals and more!
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Make a donation or become a member
We offer a safe and inclusive space for all members of our community to create, connect, and explore. Without our community support, we would not be able to continue to do the work we do. Please donate in ways that you can. At this time, during COVID-19 closures, donations are more crucial than ever.
Joining as a member helps us to continue to meet the important goals of our organization, and can also help us financially during this time. Click "Join Now" to sign up, and learn about our member benefits.
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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
Contact Us
Heather Franklin, Executive Director:
Allie Brenner, Program Director:
Erin Stamoulos, Head of Operations:
For general inquiries,
please use the contact form.
25 Regina St. South
Waterloo, ON N2J 1R8
(During facility closure we are
not monitoring our phone system)
For general inquiries,
please use the contact form below
Please view the full Health & Safety Guidelines
before visiting the art centre.
The Health and Safety of our employees and visitors is our top priority.
We have implemented specific protocol to make sure that you have a safe and fun experience.