10/20/2026
Hi Neighbours & friends!
Today’s before-and-after features a special space Meg has been cleaning for many years (so long we’ve almost lost track!). After a couple years away, it’s been a total pleasure to be back helping maintain such an iconic East Vancouver venue.
China Cloud Studios has been a cornerstone of Vancouver’s Eastside arts scene since 2010. Welcoming everything from comedy nights, live music, recording sessions, art exhibitions, and many more unforgettable gatherings. There’s something pretty special about getting to do the behind-the-scenes work that keeps such a beloved community like this running.
Honestly, it almost felt a little bittersweet erasing these marks. Each scuff serving as a tiny reminder of audience members, performers, and stories that have passed through, over recent years.
Colin Cowan, owner of the venue, shared that these scuff marks come from layers of shoes pressing against the walls (we are also assuming much heavy music equipment traveling up & down). All that creative energy, gear, and people, leaving their mark.
Slide through to see a before & after of the long staircase walls! 🧼✨
A little cleaning + love really goes a long way. We reckon every independent arts space deserves to save a dollar wherever it can ✨ And sometimes, all it takes is a Magic Eraser and a soapy bucket of water to completely refresh tired walls, saving the cost of a full repaint.
How You Can Support China Cloud Studios:
Catch a Live Show: Head down to check out one of their awesome comedy nights! Tonight is 'Comedy World' — Tickets only $5 - $10. Doors @ 7pm
Donate: Support independent arts in Vancouver by contributing to their GoFundMe page:
gofundme.com/f/support-china-cloud-studios-after-15-years
Or stay in the loop through Instagram China Cloud Studios