THE ARTs

EFFECT

 CREATE.  PERFORM. INSPIRE.

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ARTS UMBRELLA — 1400 JOHNSTON ST, VANCOUVER, BC

NOVEMBER 23RD, 2025 — TICKETS AVAILABLE BELOW

ART GALLERY RECEPTION AT 6 PM

SHOW TIME FROM 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM

ALL AGES

THE ARTs EFFECT

 CREATE.  PERFORM. INSPIRE.

The Arts Effect: Create. Perform. Inspire. is a student-led fundraiser dedicated to making the arts accessible for youth both locally in Vancouver and globally. On November 23, young artists will come together to showcase their talents in visual art, dance, music, and performance while raising awareness and funds for two incredible organizations: Arts Umbrella and Hogar de Gina. Our mission is simple: create opportunities, perform with purpose, and inspire change through the transformative power of the arts.

Event details:  An Art Gallery will be held in The Arts Umbrella Atrium showcasing artwork made by students in the community. Later on, a performance will be held in Jack and Darlene Poole Theatre in genres such as dance, music and acting, reflecting the genres that Victoria and Danika explore. 

Concession Stand: A concession stand will be open during the reception and intermission run by Hogar de Gina. All profit will go towards Hogar de Gina. 

Tap on the link below to get tickets for The Art Effect! Priced at $15 for youth (18 and under) and $30 for adults. 

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About the Organizations

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Arts Umbrella

Arts Umbrella is a nonprofit arts education center in Vancouver that makes the arts accessible to all youth, regardless of financial means. Both Danika and Victoria have participated in programs here since they were young, exploring dance, acting, music, and visual arts, and have experienced firsthand how special this place is. We’ve seen how Arts Umbrella nurtures creativity and confidence, and we support them because every young person deserves the chance to explore their imagination, discover their potential, and grow through the arts. This fundraiser helps make those opportunities available to even more youth. 

Learn more about Arts Umbrella here: Arts Umbrella

Hogar de Gina is a girls' shelter in Peru for those from difficult pasts, providing them with a supportive, family-like environment with the help of house mothers and volunteers.

Hogar De Gina

Hogar de Gina is a girls' shelter in Peru for those from difficult pasts, providing them with a supportive, family-like environment with the help of house mothers and volunteers.

Danika has been involved with Hogar de Gina throughout high school and built a strong bond with the girls. After traveling to Peru, she saw the challenges they face, including limited resources, education, and basic necessities. Despite this, many of the girls have natural talent and a deep passion for the arts. This fundraiser helps provide supplies and creative opportunities for them to explore music, dance, acting, and visual arts.

Learn more about Hoger de Gina here: Hoger de Gina

Hogar de Gina is a home for abandoned girls in Peru that provides safety, care, and opportunities for young girls who have faced extreme hardship.

We encourage and appreciate donations towards Arts Umbrella and Hogar de Gina. You’ll also have an opportunity to make donations during the event on November 23rd. When donating to Hoger de Gina, please write a note saying “The Arts Effect and Hoger de Gina.”

donations

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO HOGAR DE GINA
CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO ARTS UMBRELLA

About the Organizers

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Danika Sung

Hi, my name is Danika Sung, and I’m a grade 11 student with a passion for the arts. Since I was little, I’ve loved dance, music, and visual arts. From the moment I took my first steps, I was dancing, and ever since, I’ve spent my time in the studio or on stage exploring a variety of styles. Around the same time I learned to speak and write, I picked up a guitar, and by age nine, I was performing and singing at a local guitar shop. In high school, I found myself drawn to the visual arts studio, spending my free time imagining new worlds and bringing them to life on canvas. Art has taught me to see the world through a different lens: one with passion, purpose, dreams, and drive. Whether I’m on the stage or in the studio, art is how I’ve come to understand myself. But more than that, it has shown me how powerful creativity can be,  and now, I want to share that experience with others. As I continue to grow and create, I hope to give others the chance to connect with who they are through art, just like I have.

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Victoria sun

Hello, my name is Victoria Sun, and I am a Grade 11 student who has always found joy and self-expression in the arts. I began ballet at the age of four, and for the past twelve years, it has been my home, a place where movement became freedom and classmates became family. Though I no longer dance competitively, ballet remains a part of me. Over time, I also discovered public speaking and theatre, where I would explore voices and characters unlike my own. Whether portraying a father’s grief in court or a girl’s first encounter with love, I learned to see life through different perspectives. The arts have taught me many lessons. They have given me a voice, and they have shaped who I am. More importantly, they have shown me that expression is not just personal, it is universal. My hope is to carry that forward, helping others find their own voice and discover the same strength and connection that the arts have given me.

Meet the Artists

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    Addison Jones

    DANCER

    Addison has been dancing since she was two years old and hopes to continue professionally both commercially and in musical theatre. She is thrilled to be part of such a special event where she can make an impact doing what she loves most.

  • Rebecca Floresco

    SINGER

    Rebecca is a 16-year old singer and actress from Vancouver, BC. She has been singing ever since she can remember and loves bringing new worlds to life through the arts. Most of her training is through Arts Umbrella’s Musical theatre program where she is currently a student in their Musical Theatre Troupe. She is delighted to be a part of such an impactful event that inspires creativity.

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    Essi Mindell

    SINGER-SONGWRITER

    Essi is a 14-year-old singer-Songwriter from Vancouver, BC. He loves writing songs and performing, and gets a lot of his inspiration from things that happen in everyday life. Essi is really exited to be part of The Arts Effect and to share his music while supporting a great cause.

  • Nina Turin

    SINGER

    Nina Turin is a young performer in Vancouver. She is a student in the Arts Umbrella Musical Theatre Troupe and the Lord Byng Secondary School Drama Program. Nina has been singing and performing for as long as she can remember, and sharing stories and music with people brings her great joy. Nina continues to find opportunities and spaces to express herself and her passion, and is very grateful to perform at this fundraiser for Arts Umbrella and Hogar de Gina. 

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    Vanessa Huang

    DANCER

    Vanessa is a dancer trained in multiple styles but her passion for Hip Hop is what drove her love for dance since the very beginning. Being a proud member of the Team Canada’s Hip Hop team, she is always looking for more opportunities to push herself as a dancer. Vanessa is thrilled to be part of the Arts Effect event and to share her love for dance wit others.

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    RACHEL JIA

    SINGER

    Rachel is a 15 year old singer and actress from Vancouver, BC. She loves performing, whether belting loud in the shower or out on stage. Rachel is delighted to be performing for The Arts Effect, and is excited to give back to the communities that helped her develop a love for the arts. 

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    Emma Sengotta

    ACTOR

    Emma Sengotta has been on stage her whole life. From dance completions to piano recitals, spoken word contests to spoken arts showcases, she has done it all. Most of her more formal training is from The Bolton Academy of Spoken Arts (BASA), where she was a student for 12 years however, she has also received her ATCL. Emma is so thrilled that she can be here tonight to showcase and share her passion for all things arts!

  • Rose Finlayson

    MUSICIAN

    Rose is a 16-year-old musician from Vancouver BC who has loved music since she was born. She. performs a soulful set of pop/indie-inspired vocal covers while playing piano or guitar. Rose is thrilled to be apart of such a meaningful cause that demostrates the power of the arts.

  • Harold Wang

    CELLIST

    Harold Wang is a cellist, pianist, and singer from Vancouver. He enjoys expressing himself through different styles of music, and he is excited to impact the community through the arts.

  • Ellington Campbell

    SINGER

  • Erin-Rose Kelly

    SINGER

  • Lily Patton

    SINGER

  • Miri Grad

    SINGER

  • Sierra Birarda

    SINGER