BAAY is now required to collect and remit sales tax (9% combined rate) on tuition for our programs that take place during the school year. This is a result of the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5814 (ESSB 5814), passed by the state legislature in 2025. Many arts...
BAAY by the numbers! 2025 has been another busy, joy-filled year at BAAY. Keep reading to learn the stories behind the numbers. 1 brand new stage 2 partner organizations who offered critical support during BAAY’s time of need 4 new community partnerships...
It’s with haunted hearts that we share the passing of BAAY’s annual Fear Garden fundraiser at Boundary Bay Brewery. Given Boundary’s imminent closure, we’ve decided that it’s time to retire the event. It’s been an incredible,...
Kick off the summer with your friends from BAAY! All proceeds from this all-ages fundraiser will benefit BAAY’s student scholarship fund. Let’s come together to raise “10K for BAAY” and support this vital arts education for local kids. The Summer Bash will include...
Just in time for Mother’s Day gifting, we’re delighted to partner once again with our friends at Wind Poppy Farm to offer their beautiful hanging baskets as a floral fundraiser for BAAY. It’s a win-win situation: you get beautiful locally-grown floral baskets to...
2024 has been a busy year at BAAY! Since January, we’ve produced 15 different shows, offered more than 40 skills-based classes, and served over 1,500 students at our downtown theatre, in outdoor arts summer camps, and through BAAY’s EduArts after-school...
