Richmond Arts Coalition

Pride Rocks! Hosted by the Teen Ambassadors
2024-07-29 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | Brighouse Library – Launchpad Classroom, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
July 29
Pride Rocks! Hosted by the Teen Ambassadors
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
4pm-5:30pm
Come to the library to celebrate Pride and join us to create your own painted pride rock art! This program is hosted by the Teen Ambassadors and they will help everyone paint some rocks with everything rainbow! Take the painted rocks home or leave them all over the City to help Pride Up Richmond! This program is drop-in, no registration required. Please come to the Launch Pad area of the Brighouse branch.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6669e5bd90b60b330045269f

Pop-up Artists Exhibition – John B. Beatty and Betsy Randel
2024-08-01 - 2024-08-31 | Steveston Museum, 3811 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
Ongoing – August 31
Pop-up Artists Exhibition – John B. Beatty and Betsy Randel
Steveston Museum and Post Office
3811 Moncton Street
John B. Beatty is a West Coast artist who started his painting career in 1960. He has now completed over 1000 acrylic and oil paintings inspired primarily from life on the West Coast and while traveling. John is an active member of the https://meninhats.art/artist/john-beatty/ art group as well as the Richmond Artists Guild, participating in Plein Air and studio outings throughout the year. Betsy Randel is a local Steveston artist and writer for many years who enjoys celebrating the simplicity and beauty of nature in watercolour. She paints florals, landscapes (many of her local gardens and Steveston surroundings), and still life. Having a certificate in Fine Arts from Emily Carr University and having taken classes through the Riverside Arts Circle and Richmond Artist Guild, she is also self taught.
Website: https://historicsteveston.ca/society-news/

Dream Mechanism – 2024 Summer Group Exhibition
2024-08-08 - 2024-08-29 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
August 8 – August 29
Dream Mechanism – 2024 Summer Group Exhibition
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
Opening August 8, 2024 7-9pm at Lipont Gallery
Nine Metro Vancouver-based artists explore the “new normal” in the post-epidemic era. The progress of artificial intelligence and synthetic biology, human cell regeneration, and virtual reality and augmented reality will soon be integrated into human life. Humans are facing an era of new and old productivity and may experience changes in ethics and the reshaping of moral norms soon. The artists lead us to think deeply, and in the dreamlike “reality”, they can achieve “nostalgia” or foresight through their works of art. The exhibition features painting, drawing, sculpture, assemblage, fibre art, ceramic, and digital prints by Daniil Alikov, Sally Clark, Mallory Donen, Anyuta Gusakova, Sofiya Mukhachova, Maude Ren, Sabine Simons, Grace Tao, and Guo Yan.
Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/exhibitions/dream-mechanism/

No. 3 Road Art Columns Exhibition - Maria Coletsis, Ranu Chakraborty and Shirley Vuong
2024-08-08 - 2025-01-31 | Canada Line Skytrain Line
August 8 2024 – January 31, 2025
No. 3 Road Art Columns Exhibition – Maria Coletsis, Ranu Chakraborty and Shirley Vuong
Commuters walking along the pedestrian concourse underneath the Canada Line can enjoy a new art exhibition at the Aberdeen and Lansdowne Canada Line stations. Maria Coletsis’ photographs at Aberdeen Station imagine vast landscapes that have emerged from Richmond’s driftwood. Ranu Chakraborty’s watercolour paintings at Lansdowne Station recollect her memories of the Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival in Steveston, including the beautiful pink blooms of the Akebono cherry trees in Garry Point Park. Shirley Vuong’s digital illustrations, also at Lansdowne Station, celebrate the abundance and diversity of foods in Richmond.
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/city-hall/news/2024/artcolumns8aug2024.htm
Richmond News: https://www.richmond-news.com/local-arts/no-3-road-art-columns-showcased-richmonds-community-9339375

Rooftop Garden Series: Cyanotypes with Michelle Sound
2024-08-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
August 10
Rooftop Garden Series: Cyanotypes with Michelle Sound
Richmond Cultural Centre Rooftop Garden
7700 Minoru Gate
1pm-3pm
Hosted by artist Michelle Sound. Learn introductory techniques in developing cyanotypes using the light of the sun to create unique artworks on paper or fabric. Cyanotypes or ‘sunprints’ are made by laying an object on paper or fabric coated with a solution of iron salts before exposing it to light and washing with water to create stunning white and Prussian blue images. Explore this camera-less technique with artist Michelle Sound in the Rooftop Garden using plants and sunlight to create your own artworks.
To Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/cyanotypes

2024 Richmond Art Walk & Coffee Walk
2024-08-17 - 2024-08-18 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
August 17 – August 18
2024 Richmond Art Walk & Coffee Walk
Various locations.
In partnership with Tourism Richmond, Lipont Gallery is excited to host the Richmond Art Walk again, inviting the public to delve into the rich art landscape of Richmond’s Golden Village neighbourhood. This 3rd edition of the celebrated event, set for August 17-18, 2024, shines a spotlight on the diverse talents of Richmond’s artists, offering a unique journey through artist studios, art spaces and Lipont Gallery. The Richmond Art Walk is a must-attend event for anyone interested in discovering and supporting local art. Admission is free, inviting all to explore the creativity and culture that flourish in Richmond.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/richmond-art-walk-2024-tickets-971655235967
Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/artwalk/

The 21st Annual Richmond Maritime Festival
2024-08-24 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-25 11:00 - 18:00 | Britannia Shipyards, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E 6P3, Canada
August 24 – August 25
The 21st Annual Richmond Maritime Festival
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
5180 Westwater Drive
11am-6pm
The annual Richmond Maritime Festival celebrates life past and present on the Steveston waterfront. Landlubbers and nautical buffs alike will find this family-friendly event awash with fun. Enjoy maritime-themed music, performances, activities, and exhibits for a magical weekend at the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site.
Website: https://richmondmaritimefestival.ca

Exhibition: Embracing Inclusion: Celebrating a Palette of Artists from Diverse Cultures
2024-08-27 - 2024-11-12 | Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Canada
August 27 – November 12
Exhibition: Embracing Inclusion: Celebrating a Palette of Artists from Diverse Cultures
Richmond City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road
Every fall, Richmond Art Gallery collaborates with Aspire Richmond to present an exhibition at the City Hall Galleria, celebrating the unique skills and talents of participants in Aspire Richmond’s Avenues Art Program. This year’s exhibition, titled Embracing Inclusion, showcases a vibrant collection of mixed-media paintings produced in 2024 that reflect the enthusiasm, dedication, and creativity of the artists involved.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/embracing-inclusion

Steveston Museum and Post Office Pop-up Artists
2024-09-01 - 2024-09-30 | Steveston Museum, 3811 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 1 – September 30
Steveston Museum and Post Office Pop-up Artists
September’s pop-up artists are Arlene Skelton, Marv Skelton, and mother and son duo Denise and Jeremy Nichol.
Learn More: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_rhiUERJc5/

Exhibition: Regrowth – Abstract Paintings and Installation by Lion Nie
2024-09-07 - 2024-09-26 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
September 7 – September 26
Exhibition: Regrowth – Abstract Paintings and Installation by Lion Nie
Lipont Gallery
4211 No.3 Road
Opening: September 7th, 2024 2-4pm
Hours: M – F 10-5, Tue 10-8.
Phone: 604-285-9975
Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/exhibitions/regrowth/

Moonlight Magic: Mid-Autumn Celebration!
2024-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
September 14
Moonlight Magic: Mid-Autumn Celebration!
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
6pm
Get ready for a magical evening at this year’s Moonlight Magic: Mid-Autumn Celebration! Families will kick off the festivities by coming together to craft beautiful lanterns by hand, then join us for a breathtaking lantern procession into Minoru Park. As the sun sets, you will be immersed in an enchanting concert featuring moonlit melodies, sung by the talented Renee Fajardo. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of creativity, community, and celestial music and experience some moonlight magic!
Tickets: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/maf-2024/

Open Art Studio by Marion Webber (Culture Days)
2024-09-20 - 2024-09-22 | Brown Road Studios, 3699 Sexsmith Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 20 – September 22
Open Art Studio by Marion Webber (Culture Days)
Brown Road Studios
101-3699 Sexsmith Road
Open at various times. Welcome to my studio where you’ll view oil paintings from over 30 years of work. Art works are of the BC landscape and many depict local parks and vistas. I also seek out unusual or unnoticed views to create interesting paintings. “Making the Ordinary, Extraordinary.”
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/5cb356e1-26a8-41cd-b163-af85c405d84b

Exhibition: Living Together (Culture Days)
2024-09-20 - 2024-09-29 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 20 – September 29
Exhibition: Living Together (Culture Days)
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
Living Together is a community art exhibition to celebrate local arts and culture. Everyone is welcome and invited to come out and enjoy. From acrylic painting to mixed media, the exhibit includes 4 series of artwork to explore nature beauty and cultural inspiration across our diverse communities: Life in seasons: a storytelling art of beautiful days and moments through 4 seasons | Sea to sky: a creative concept about blue harmony and coastal culture |Green living: environmental art and design about eco parks and wildlife | Love and hope: art making about a healthy and resilient community for all.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/5cd0b1f5-cebd-4aea-a4a8-b4a8ac60092b

Printmaking in the Garden (Culture Days)
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 21 – September 22
Printmaking in the Garden (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre – Rooftop Garden
7700 Minoru Gate
1pm-4pm
As part of Culture Days weekend launch, the Richmond Art Gallery will host free drop-in art-making workshops at the Cultural Centre Rooftop Garden* for all ages on Saturday and Sunday! These workshops are the final sessions of the Rooftop Garden Series.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/culture-days-24

Canada on the Rocks (Culture Days)
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
September 21 – September 22
Canada on the Rocks (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
10am-5pm
Rock painting is an ancient and fascinating art form cherished by many. The allure of rock painting lies in the uniqueness of each stone – from its size and shape to its surface texture and patterns, offering artists a unique blend of challenges and inspiration. Last year, the Canadian Rock Paintings Association (CRPA) held an exhibition titled “Richmond On The Rocks,” which was met with great enthusiasm. Building on the success of last year’s event, this year, CRPA is hosting another extraordinary exhibition called “Canada On The Rocks.” Artists will utilize their keen insights and distinctive perspectives, combined with their painting skills, to showcase Canada’s diverse facets on stones. From the country’s landscapes, cultural heritage, and social life to the harmonious living of various ethnic groups, all these elements will be beautifully represented in this exhibition.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/a0f8cc53-75f2-4723-a2d4-0157eb11730c

TAGOR – Collaborating: Tying A Quilt + Creating: Sock Buddies for Kids (Culture Days)
2024-09-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
September 21
TAGOR – Collaborating: Tying A Quilt + Creating: Sock Buddies for Kids (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
10am-4pm
Collaborating: Before there were sewing machines, quilting used to be done by hand and included tying knots to keep all three layers together. Come and try your hand at this historic craft while helping to create a community donation quilt.
Creating: Kids 8 to 12 — You are invited to come and create a sock buddy with your own hands! All materials and guidance provided — just bring your creativity! Learn basic hand sewing skills and how to reuse and repurpose fabric and buttons into something fun. Please note, parents must stay with their children during this activity.
Website: https://tagor.ca/
Collaborating Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/ded25e3a-28d1-41b6-9464-cfa802af781d
Creating Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/0d0f9bcb-b533-4fdf-bb65-70b214375f25

Chinese Ink and Brush Arts (Culture Days)
2024-09-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 22
Chinese Ink and Brush Arts (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
7660 Minoru Gate
12pm-4pm
Chinese calligraphy display and demonstration. Participants have hands-on practice writing Chinese calligraphy using the traditional ink and brush. Presented by the Chinese Ink & Brush Society.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/009581c1-162f-41ad-972a-d8fd795a9bd1

Exhibition – Tina Tom: Brushstrokes of Life
2024-09-24 - 2025-01-06 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 24 – January 6
Exhibition – Tina Tom: Brushstrokes of Life
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
7660 Minoru Gate
Brushstrokes of Life presents a collection of Chinese ink and brush paintings by artist Tina Tom. Focusing on flower-and-bird subjects, the works invite viewers into a world where every brushstroke conveys a sense of emotion and purpose. It highlights Tom’s profound connection to the natural world, bringing to life the intricate details and vibrant colours that define her unique style. Tom began her artistic journey in 2017 by attending watercolour painting classes at the Richmond Cultural Centre. She has since become a council member of the Chinese Artists Association of Richmond, who helps facilitate the classes where her passion for painting first blossomed.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/brushstrokes-of-life

Open Art Studio by Marion Webber (Culture Days)
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-29 | Brown Road Studios, 3699 Sexsmith Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 27 – September 29
Open Art Studio by Marion Webber (Culture Days)
Brown Road Studios
101-3699 Sexsmith Road
Open at various times. Welcome to my studio where you’ll view oil paintings from over 30 years of work. Art works are of the BC landscape and many depict local parks and vistas. I also seek out unusual or unnoticed views to create interesting paintings. “Making the Ordinary, Extraordinary.”
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/5cb356e1-26a8-41cd-b163-af85c405d84b

Battle of the Brush 44
2024-09-27 20:00 - 23:00 | BC
September 27
Battle of the Brush 44
The Pipe Shop
115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
8pm-11pm
Produced by Richmond-based Capulet Art & Framing / Golden Brush Art Events. (Disclosure: the Director of Capulet Art & Framing is on RAC’s board of directors.) A live painting competition where multiple teams of artists compete in a time-limited competition before their spontaneous collective works are displayed and voted on by local art lovers and people in attendance.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/battle-of-the-brush-44-tickets-853374876227

Art Exhibition: (Be)coming Home (Culture Days)
2024-09-28 - 2024-10-06 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
September 28 – October 6
Art Exhibition: (Be)coming Home (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre – Atrium
7700 Minoru Gate
“(Be)Coming Home” is a community-based art project at Branscombe House produced by Peisen Ding. The title of the project has dual meanings: “Becoming Home” signifies Peisen’s personal journey of finding belonging as a queer immigrant from China; “Coming Home” shows an invitation to the public to engage with the project at the Branscombe House, finding a sense of home. Throughout 2024, the artist will invite local residents to participate as collaborators to tell their definitions of home and co-create a home-like installation through various activities, aiming to build a public sense of an inclusive, shared, and caring community. This exhibition will showcase the works of individuals who have participated in this project as well as Peisen’s work. Together, it hopes to convey various meanings of home and celebrate the diverse presence of Richmond community members.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/914f0d2e-6efa-4159-ae3c-774b0d8d6244

Express Yourself! Legacy Project Celebration
2024-09-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 28
Express Yourself! Legacy Project Celebration
Richmond Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
1pm-3pm
Join Keely O’Brien and community youth in celebrating their year-long project that explored neurodiversity and emerging identities through drawing, printmaking, collage, storytelling and zine creation. All are welcome to participate in a free art activity. Drop-in event for all ages.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/66a58509cf36f57164aea8aa

Pop-up Artist Space Exhibition – Marsha Lynn Hoggan and Scott Samuels
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-31 | Steveston Museum, 3811 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC, Canada
October 1 – October 31
Pop-up Artist Space Exhibition – Marsha Lynn Hoggan and Scott Samuels
Steveston Museum and Post Office
3811 Moncton Street
We are thrilled to welcome back local potter Marsha Lynn Hoggan to the Pop Up Art space. Marsha has been making pottery since 2005. Her functional work is mainly porcelain, loving the translucency and the way it glows after glaze firing. Working with clay has also allowed her to experiment with raku as well as sculpting. Marsha’s whimsical garden and floral designs as well as her orcas designs are so worth coming in to have a look. Scott Samuels has been on an artistic journey ever since he was a young boy from creating lego structures to discovering his talent for drawing and as well as his creative abilities. Scott gave up art in his teens and then rediscovered his talent while recovering from a major injury. From portraits to landscapes, Scott continues to explore the many facets of this art.
Website: https://historicsteveston.ca/fall-into-our-pop-up-artist-space-and-discover-our-october-artists/

Weaving and spinning demonstration and participation (Culture Days)
2024-10-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Fabric Arts Studio, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, Canada
October 2
Weaving and spinning demonstration and participation (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre – Fabric Arts Studio
7700 Minoru Gate
12pm-5pm
Members of the Richmond weavers and spinners guild will be participating in weaving and spinning demonstrations. We will have a small loom available for children and adults to do some weaving . Any questions can be asked and our members would love to answer and tell you more about weaving. It is a great opportunity for people to find out about our guild and to meet our members.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/bb92f14b-a73c-4acb-972b-ab966b7e11f8

Open Art Studio by Marion Webber (Culture Days)
2024-10-04 - 2024-10-06 | Brown Road Studios, 3699 Sexsmith Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
October 4 – October 6
Open Art Studio by Marion Webber (Culture Days)
Brown Road Studios
101-3699 Sexsmith Road
Open at various times. Welcome to my studio where you’ll view oil paintings from over 30 years of work. Art works are of the BC landscape and many depict local parks and vistas. I also seek out unusual or unnoticed views to create interesting paintings. “Making the Ordinary, Extraordinary.”
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/5cb356e1-26a8-41cd-b163-af85c405d84b

Richmond Artists Guild Gestural Life Drawing (Culture Days)
2024-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
October 5
Richmond Artists Guild Gestural Life Drawing (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
10am-1pm
This will incorporate a live model posing for 1, 2, and 5 minute poses. Artists will use a variety of techniques to capture the pose quickly, using charcoal, pen, pencils, ink, paint and brush. If you wish to take part, bring pencils and paper and join in.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/9023003b-106e-4f1c-850a-9d86037153f1

Richmond Public Art Walking Tour: Capstan Village
2024-10-05 10:30 - 12:00 | 8199 Capstan Way, 8199 Capstan Way, Richmond, BC, Canada
October 5
Richmond Public Art Walking Tour: Capstan Village
Meet the tour at the “Lily Tree” public artwork at 8199 Capstan Way
10:30am-12pm
Free. Join Jas Lally from the Richmond Art Gallery Association on a FREE Culture Day’s walking tour of public artworks situated in and around Capstan Village. The tour will include recent additions to the collection. Jas Lally is a curator, art historian and arts professional with over 10 years of service to the local art community through organizations such at the Richmond Art Gallery Association, Contemporary Art Gallery, Vancouver Art Gallery and Capture Photography Festival. Her skills as a curator focus on meaningful engagement with art and public programming outreach for a wide audience.
To Register: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/0457da21-f4a2-4f71-a008-57639c3fe285

Richmond Arts Coalition's "Roots Unearthed" Youth Art Exhibition
2024-10-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
October 5
Richmond Arts Coalition’s “Roots Unearthed” Youth Art Exhibition
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
7660 Minoru Gate
11am-3pm
‘Roots Unearthed’ is a an exhibition of visual and performance art created by youth. This project is a collaboration between the Richmond Arts Coalition (RAC) and School District 38 (SD38). Prior to the exhibition, professional artists Bea Martin and Johnny MacRae will lead a series of art workshops with students around the concept of understanding where they come from (their Roots Unearthed). Youth artists will work with objects from their own or their family’s past, or an object that brings them identity and meaning, and will use that to create visual or spoken word/poetry art! The exhibition will feature the completed artworks on display, including both filmed performances and physical art creations.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/0ec09149-7778-4a62-ba0d-6e167d7a0d35
This event’s art supplies are sponsored in part thanks to Crayola Canada.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
We acknowledge the support of the City of Richmond.

Weaving and spinning demonstration and participation (Culture Days)
2024-10-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Fabric Arts Studio, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, Canada
October 9
Weaving and spinning demonstration and participation (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre – Fabric Arts Studio
7700 Minoru Gate
12pm-5pm
Members of the Richmond weavers and spinners guild will be participating in weaving and spinning demonstrations. We will have a small loom available for children and adults to do some weaving . Any questions can be asked and our members would love to answer and tell you more about weaving. It is a great opportunity for people to find out about our guild and to meet our members.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/bb92f14b-a73c-4acb-972b-ab966b7e11f8
