Still Moon Arts Society

What Still Moon Arts Society does

Still Moon Arts Society is a registered Canadian charity (registration #85625 3943 RR0001) founded in 2003 by Artistic Director Carmen Rosen and headquartered at 3690 Vanness Avenue in Vancouver, BC. The organization integrates eco-arts programming with environmental stewardship for residents of the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood and the Still Creek watershed. Its program portfolio spans the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival (a co-production with Renfrew Park Community Association since 2003), the Colour-Me-Local Dye Garden (a natural-dye plant garden at Slocan Park Fieldhouse, established April 2019), eco-art workshops covering bundle, immersion, shibori, batik, mushroom, and lichen dyeing, the 2024-2026 Water Woman community-engaged giant-puppet project, a Youth Connect program for ages 15-19, and streamkeeping and urban-wetlands stewardship activities. Deliverables combine large-scale community co-creation (over 700 fabric scales contributed to the Water Woman puppet; approximately 200 volunteers annually) with specialist craft including Skwxwu7mesh cedar weaving and cob (clay-and-straw) construction completed 2023-2024.

Revenue is generated through four streams: donations and fundraising (including via the CanadaHelps platform), grants from a broad coalition of federal, provincial, regional, and municipal governments (Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage, BC Arts Council, Metro Vancouver, City of Vancouver Cultural Services, Park Board) plus 15+ private foundations (Hamber, GF, New Music Fund, Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Johansen Larsen, Averbach, Spencer, Greenest City among others), workshop and program fees offered on free or sliding-scale terms, and memberships. A private "Hire Us" workshop offering and a Square-hosted merchandise shop signal nascent earned-revenue channels. The organization markets through a Constant Contact newsletter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Eventbrite, and community-partner referrals, and delivers programming through on-site locations plus partnerships with Collingwood Neighbourhood House, local schools, Beaconsfield Out of School Care, and Connect Fest. The team is reported as 1-10 employees, supplemented by ~200 festival volunteers and a roster of contracted artists.

Name

Still Moon Arts Society

Legal name

Still Moon Arts Society

Website

https://stillmoonarts.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Still Moon Arts Society is a Vancouver-based registered charity that delivers eco-arts programs, natural-dye workshops, and environmental stewardship events for residents of the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood and the Still Creek watershed.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Arts and Environmental Stewardship Nonprofit Programs

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (71151)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Art, Arts Councils & Grantmaking Programs (BPAGAHAH), Cultural, Arts & Humanities Community Education (Museums/Arts Councils) (EDAAAFAD)

Keywords

• Community eco-art programs
• Natural dyeing workshops
• Environmental stewardship
• Community arts festivals
• Urban streamkeeping

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable organization relying heavily on donations from community members to cover festival and program costs. Accepts donations through CanadaHelps platform.
2. Government and Foundation Grants: Funding from multiple foundations and government bodies including British Columbia Arts Council, City of Vancouver, Government of Canada, Metro Vancouver, and various private foundations.
3. Workshop Fees: Eco-art workshops offered at free or sliding-scale pricing to ensure accessibility. Private group workshops available through the Hire Us program.
4. Memberships: Organization offers membership options for community involvement and support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Still Moon Arts Society is a registered Canadian charity that delivers community eco-arts programs centered on the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood and Still Creek watershed in Vancouver. Its core offerings include the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival, free and sliding-scale eco-art workshops teaching natural dyeing, the Colour-Me-Local Dye Garden, the Water Woman giant puppet community-engaged art project, the Youth Connect Program for ages 15-19, and streamkeeping, salmon-spotting, and urban wetlands stewardship activities. Programs are delivered free or at sliding-scale to ensure community accessibility.

Product overview

Still Moon Arts Society offers a portfolio of eco-arts programs and community events centered on environmental stewardship and artistic expression in Vancouver's Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood and Still Creek watershed. The organization's offerings include the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival (featuring lantern processions and performances), Eco-Art Workshops teaching natural dyeing, the Colour-Me-Local Dye Garden (a community garden producing plant-based dyes), the Water Woman giant puppet project, Youth Connect Program, and environmental stewardship programs including streamkeeping and urban wetlands protection. These programs integrate environmental education, community art-making, and cultural celebration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival An annual celebration of the full moon, harvest abundance, and diverse cultural traditions featuring lantern processions, performances, and community activities in Renfrew Ravine, Vancouver. It is the organization's flagship public event, requiring approximately 200 volunteers annually.
• Eco-Art Workshops Hands-on workshops teaching natural dyeing techniques using plants, including bundle dye, immersion dye, shibori, batik, and dyeing with mushrooms and lichens. Offered free or at sliding-scale pricing to ensure community accessibility, with private group workshops available through the Hire Us program.
• Colour-Me-Local Dye Garden A community-engaged garden in East Vancouver's Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood that grows plants used to create natural fabric dyes (roots, stems, bark, leaves, flowers, fruits), supporting eco-art education and production. Hosts Garden Work Parties and the Dyers and Gardeners Club.
• Water Woman A community-engaged art project (2024-2026) creating a giant puppet that embodies collective community relationships with water, featuring community conversations, fabric swatches (over 700 community-contributed scales), and collaborative performance. The puppet is built primarily from water-loving plants such as willow and rushes.
• Youth Connect Program A free program for youth ages 15-19 offering skill-building activities, community engagement, and participation in festival preparations and environmental stewardship. The Youth Committee meets weekly to build giant puppets and participate in nature activities, and participants receive volunteer certificates.
• Streamkeeping and Urban Wetlands Environmental stewardship programs focused on the Still Creek watershed, including salmon-spotting, stream monitoring, and urban wetlands protection. Engages community members in ongoing restoration and monitoring activities.
• Garden Work Parties (Dyers and Gardeners Club) Free monthly gatherings at the Colour-Me-Local Dye Garden where volunteers learn about dye plants and participate in garden maintenance, planting, and harvesting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 community members contributed fabric scales to Water Woman puppet project
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vancouver Board of Parks and RecreationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey strategic partner providing access to parks, facilities, and programming support.
• Renfrew Park Community Centre AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-producer of the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival since 2003. Primary community partner for programming.
• Renfrew Park Community CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner and festival co-producer.
• Collingwood Neighbourhood HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner hosting programs and connecting with neighbourhood residents.
• Beaconsfield Out of School CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject contributor to Water Woman community art project.
• Laura Secord Elementary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner contributing to Water Woman project.
• Hopehill SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization contributor to Water Woman project.
• Collingwood Neighbourhood HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in Water Woman project.
• Connect FestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity festival partner for Water Woman project.
• Still Moon Youth Connect ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternal youth program contributing to Water Woman puppet creation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vancouver International Children's Festival: Annual community arts festival in Vancouver featuring performances, workshops, and intergenerational programming. Comparable to Still Moon's Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival in audience, delivery model, and grant-funded festival structure.
• Collingwood Neighbourhood House: Vancouver neighbourhood house providing community arts, environmental, and youth programming in Renfrew-Collingwood. Directly comparable as a place-based nonprofit in Still Moon's operating geography and a strategic partner that runs overlapping programs.
• Carnegie Community Centre: Vancouver-based community hub offering arts, cultural, and engagement programming for residents of the Downtown Eastside. Comparable as a place-based, community-arts nonprofit serving a defined Vancouver neighbourhood through workshops, events, and partnerships.
• Arts Umbrella: Vancouver-based nonprofit providing arts education for children and youth, including programming tied to community and environmental themes. Comparable to Still Moon's Youth Connect Program and community-engaged arts workshops, though at larger scale.
• Evergreen: Canadian nonprofit focused on urban environmental stewardship and community-engaged nature programming. Directly comparable to Still Moon Arts Society's eco-arts and stream/wetland stewardship model, with similar funding mix of grants, donations, and partnerships with municipal bodies.
• Streamkeepers Society of British Columbia: Provincial nonprofit supporting community-based stream stewardship, watershed monitoring, and habitat restoration. Directly comparable to Still Moon's Streamkeeping and Urban Wetlands programs in Still Creek watershed.

Broad incumbents

• PuSh International Performing Arts Festival: Vancouver-based performing arts festival and presenting organization with mixed public/private funding. Comparable to Still Moon's Moon Festival as a Vancouver arts/cultural event producer dependent on grants and municipal support.
• David Suzuki Foundation: National Canadian environmental nonprofit with strong Vancouver presence, funded by donations and grants. Comparable to Still Moon's environmental stewardship positioning, though operating at a significantly larger scale and broader geography.
• Vancouver Biennale: Nonprofit producing large-scale public art installations and community-engaged programming across Metro Vancouver. Comparable to Still Moon's public art practice (Water Woman puppet, lantern processions) and community co-creation methodology.

Others

• Kwantlen Polytechnic University Farm School / KPU Sustainability Programs: Regional post-secondary sustainability and community-engaged learning programs in Metro Vancouver. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant combining environmental education with community engagement in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDr8u7i8hbpP8fjY6YhpYSA/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/StillMoonArts
• Instagraminstagram.com/stillmoonarts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/still-moon-arts-society

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Profiles5 records

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