Our Team
Whitehorse Art & Design Center, founded by Mr. Ma and Ms. Xie, is Greater Vancouver’s only art school led by graduates of the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts with advanced degrees from Germany and Canada. With extensive teaching experience, they integrate global art concepts to help students succeed in applying to top art schools in the US, Canada, and Europe. Their tailored portfolio and interview preparation ensure students stand out. Choose Whitehorse for international expertise and top-tier art education.
Small studio, big feelings
Art stems from sincerity and flourishes in freedom. Here, we reject formulaic commercial teaching and firmly uphold our principles, never employing name-only mentors.
Ma Mingze (M.F.A)
Teaching Director
Environmental art design/animation design
(Emma) Jie Xie (M.F.A)
Teaching Director
Graphic Design/Product Designer
Christina (B.F.A)
Teaching Assistant
Advertising Design/Animation Design
Kevin (B.F.A)
Teaching Assistant
3d animator/special effects rendering
Spring (Dual Degree)
Teaching Assistant
Creative Writing/Painting
Aerin (B.F.A)
Teaching Assistant
Visual Designer/Video Editor