Born in the heart of Vancouver, Carla Sumarlidson has enjoyed
a diverse career as a professional artist and respected arts
educator. Drawing from her early studies with mentor
Gordon Smith, Sumarlidson uses iconic locations, expressive
landscapes, personal experiences and metaphorical
narratives to examine the raw truths and compelling beauty
of the world around her. Her work feels raw and immediate
and resonates with a strong emotional appeal. Sumarlidson
is a street-smart social observer of her city...

Born in the heart of Vancouver, Carla Sumarlidson has enjoyed
a diverse career as a professional artist and respected arts
educator. Drawing from her early studies with mentor
Gordon Smith, Sumarlidson uses iconic locations, expressive
landscapes, personal experiences and metaphorical
narratives to examine the raw truths and compelling beauty
of the world around her. Her work feels raw and immediate
and resonates with a strong emotional appeal. Sumarlidson
is a street-smart social observer of her city...

Born in the heart of Vancouver, Carla Sumarlidson has enjoyed
a diverse career as a professional artist and respected arts
educator. Drawing from her early studies with mentor
Gordon Smith, Sumarlidson uses iconic locations, expressive
landscapes, personal experiences and metaphorical
narratives to examine the raw truths and compelling beauty
of the world around her. Her work feels raw and immediate
and resonates with a strong emotional appeal. Sumarlidson
is a street-smart social observer of her city...

The Richmond Arts Coalition is partnering with the Community
Arts Council of Richmond and Arts BC to get the word out
about the Arts BC Arts Market, taking place at the Richmond
Cultural Centre on October 16th.

We need artists!
Please fill out the linked form for a FREE opportunity to share
and sell your artwork. Call closes on September 30th at 5pm.

On Saturday, January 29, 2022, the Richmond Arts Coalition
recorded Let’s Celebrate Together – Part 2 at the Steveston
Martial Arts Centre with the help of grants from Metro
Vancouver and the Government of Canada. Let’s Celebrate
Together – Part 2 is a unique show where local artists were
brought together from diverse backgrounds and...

On Saturday, November 13, 2021, Richmond Arts Coalition
recorded Let’s Celebrate Together – Part 1 in the
Performance Hall at the Richmond Arts Centre with the
help of grants from Metro Vancouver, the British
Columbia Arts Council, and the Government of Canada,
as well as support from the City of Richmond...