Coquitlam Place des Arts Society
The Coquitlam Place des Arts Society is a Canadian nonprofit teaching arts centre and music school operating under business registration number 118875756RR0001. Founded in 1972, the organization is located in Coquitlam, British Columbia’s historic Maillardville neighbourhood, which has strong francophone heritage[3][5].

Mission and Programs
The society aims to "inspire the artist in everyone" through arts education and cultural programming[2]. It offers classes and workshops in visual arts, music, drama, dance, creative writing, and literary arts for all ages and skill levels[3][5]. Instruction is led by working professional artists, with a focus on maintaining low student-to-teacher ratios[2].

Facilities and Community Impact
The centre includes 14 music studios alongside specialized spaces for pottery, fibre arts, dance, drama, and visual arts[3]. Three exhibition galleries provide rotating monthly displays for emerging local artists[3][5]. Annual programming includes faculty performances, a Salon Speaker Series, student recitals, and free community events like Family Days[3]. The society awards scholarships and bursaries to support arts education accessibility[3].

Operational Scope
With approximately 80 instructors and over 1,500 students annually, the organization engages 20 staff members and 200 volunteers[3]. It serves 90,000 visitors yearly through classes, exhibitions, and performances[3]. Programs include specialized offerings for school groups and home learners[3].

[1] https://placedesarts.ca [2] https://placedesarts.ca/about/ [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Place_des_Arts_(Coquitlam) [4] https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g181718-d3821116-Reviews-Place_des_Arts-Coquitlam_British_Columbia.html [5] https://vancouversbestplaces.com/metro-vancouver/coquitlam/place-des-arts/