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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - Exhibition: A Life in Plein Air
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception & Artist Talk\nSaturday\, September 5\, 2026\n7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nFree event — no reservation required\nN.B. Artist Talk in Mandarin \nSeptember 1 – September 29\nExhibition: A Life in Plein Air\nLipont Gallery\n4211 No.3 Road\nOpen by appointment. A solo exhibition featuring the latest works of accomplished Richmond-based oil painter Junyi Ji. Through masterful technique and a deep connection to nature\, Ji captures the beauty of Vancouver’s landscapes\, inviting viewers to slow down and rediscover the poetry of the everyday world.\nAppointment Booking: calendly.com/art-lipont/60min\nWebsite: lipontgallery.ca/artists/alex-ji
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/exhibition-a-life-in-plein-air-2/
LOCATION:Lipont Gallery\, 4211 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, V6X 2C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Artist Salon or Author Event
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SUMMARY:Culture Days 2026 – Open Studios & Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Launch Event: Friday\, September 18\, 6:00-9:00pm\nCulture Days: September 18 – October 4 \nCulture Days 2026 – Open Studios & Launch Event\nRichmond Cultural Centre\n7700 Minoru Gate \nCelebrate the launch of 2026 Culture Days with an open studio event and opening ceremony hosted by Mayor Malcolm Brodie. Drop in to explore the Richmond Cultural Centre’s arts studios and creative spaces\, along with the Richmond Art Gallery\, Richmond Museum and Media Lab. Enjoy free hands-on arts activities\, workshops\, demonstrations and tours throughout the evening. \n\nOpen studios and artist-led activities offered by BC Ballet Outreach\, Gateway Theatre\, Chinese Ink and Brush Society\, Richmond Gem and Mineral Society\, Richmond Photo Club\, Richmond Potters Club\, Textile Arts Guild of Richmond\, and Richmond Weavers and Spinners Guild.\nAccess: free\, wheelchair accessible\, gender-neutral washrooms \nEvent Link: Open Studios & Launch Event | Culture Days 2026\nLearn More: richmond.ca/CultureDays or culturedays.ca/Richmond
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/culture-days-2026-open-studios-launch-event/
LOCATION:Richmond Cultural Centre\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 1R9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Artist Salon or Author Event,Auction, Craft Fair or Farmers Market,Concert,Dance,Interactive Activity,Performance,Photo Exhibition,Play
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SUMMARY:Writers For Readers 2026
DESCRIPTION:October 3\, 12pm-4pm\nWriters For Readers 2026\nBrighouse Library\n7700 Minoru Gate\nCome celebrate Canadian Library Month with us at Writers for Readers! Writers for Readers is Richmond Public Library’s annual celebration of writers and readers. Local authors will be at their own booths\, offering a chance for community readers to meet them in person\, discover their work\, and purchase signed copies of their books. Our local authors write across genres of Adult Fiction\, Nonfiction\, Children’s Fiction\, Graphic Novels\, Chinese fiction and more! We are also delighted to offer a presentation by local author Bill Arnott before the booths open!\nWebsite: yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a6bcf4bf4e5db3d00c57926
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/writers-for-readers-2026/
LOCATION:Brighouse Library\, 100-7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event
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SUMMARY:Uzume Taiko Community Players Taiko Drum Performance (Culture Days)
DESCRIPTION:October 3\, 5:30pm-6:30pm\nUzume Taiko Community Players Taiko Drum Performance (Culture Days)\nUzume Taiko Rehearsal and Production Studio\n11566 Eburne Way\nWelcome into the Uzume Taiko Studio and experience taiko drumming up close and personal! Our Studio is not a formal concert setting\, which makes this an exhilarating experience because you will feel the vibrations and power of group taiko drum playing! Sit “up close” with us while the performers play!\nWebsite: culturedays.ca/en/events/d56e7858-9e3d-4aea-982a-b7f6341b59a7
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/uzume-taiko-community-players-taiko-drum-performance-culture-days/
LOCATION:Uzume Taiko Rehearsal and Production Studio\, 11566 Eburne Way\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event,Concert,Interactive Activity,Performance
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SUMMARY:Richmond Artists Guild – Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:October 4\, 10:30am-2:30pm\nRichmond Artists Guild – Open Studio\nRichmond Cultural Centre – Theatre Under The Stairs\n7700 Minoru Gate\nRichmond Artists Guild will have artists demonstrating our “Open Studio” concept for all members and any member of the public who may be interesting in joining the Guild. We will be located in the Theatre under the Stairs at the Richmond Cultural Cente/ Library. We paint\, or draw from photos\, or still life in the Fall and Winter months to offset the lack of live outdoor Plein Air venues.\nWebsite: culturedays.ca/en/events/8994af16-d88d-485a-91dd-657542c0d714
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/richmond-artists-guild-open-studio/
LOCATION:Richmond Cultural Centre\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 1R9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Artist Salon or Author Event
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SUMMARY:Arabic Calligraphy and Geometric Pattern Demo and Studio Tour
DESCRIPTION:October 4\, 12pm-4pm\nArabic Calligraphy and Geometric Pattern Demo and Studio Tour\nRichmond Arts Village\n8628 Hazelbridge Way\nExperience the beauty of Arabic calligraphy through a live demonstration using traditional tools and ink. Meet the artist and explore the artist’s studio\, discover the creative process\, and try Arabic calligraphy and geometric pattern design in a fun\, hands-on activity for all ages. Join us for this engaging Culture Days experience.\nWebsite: culturedays.ca/en/events/5a1c465d-e5c7-4f84-ba95-4fc95498e8e2
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/arabic-calligraphy-and-geometric-pattern-demo-and-studio-tour/
LOCATION:Richmond Arts Village\, 8628 Hazelbridge Way\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Artist Salon or Author Event,Interactive Activity
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SUMMARY:Artist Salon: Jenie Gao on Business Basics and Art Ethics for Artists
DESCRIPTION:October 18\, 3:30pm-5pm\nArtist Salon: Jenie Gao on Business Basics and Art Ethics for Artists\nRichmond Cultural Centre Annex – Creativity Lab\n7660 Minoru Gate\nIn-person talk and slide presentation on “An Independent Artist’s Survival Guide: Business Basics and Art Ethics”. Are you an independent or emerging visual artist who wants to build a sustainable creative practice\, while also working towards more equity in the arts? Join artist and cultural worker Jenie Gao to learn about pricing your artwork and creative services\, business planning\, and best practices to help you build a financially viable arts profession that aligns with your values. Designed as an interactive session\, the program will include discussion\, audience questions\, and opportunities to meet and learn from other artists in attendance. Limited spaces\, RSVP requested.\nWebsite: eventbrite.ca/e/artist-salon-jenie-gao-on-business-basics-and-art-ethics-for-artists-tickets-2001398426570
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/artist-salon-jenie-gao-on-business-basics-and-art-ethics-for-artists/
LOCATION:Richmond Cultural Centre Annex\, 7660 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event
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SUMMARY:Phoenix Art Workshop Studio Opening
DESCRIPTION:October 24\, 4pm-8pm\nPhoenix Art Workshop Studio Opening\nPhoenix Art Workshop\n3891 Chatham Street\nCome for crafts\, prizes\, tasty bites\, & catch up with other artists. An exciting new chapter for our reunited store and studio space.\nWebsite: phoenixartworkshop.com/bringing-the-studio-home-returning-to-chatham-street
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/phoenix-art-workshop-studio-opening/
LOCATION:Phoenix Art Workshop\, 3891 Chatham Street\, Richmond\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T140000
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SUMMARY:TAGOR: “Sew A Story” with Jennifer Long
DESCRIPTION:October 27\, 2pm\nTAGOR: “Sew A Story” with Jennifer Long\nOnline (Zoom) and Cultural Centre Annex – Creativity Lab\n7660 Minoru Gate\nProduced by the Textile Arts Guild Of Richmond (TAGOR). Join Jennifer Long as she shares through Zoom how quilts and felt play mats can become interactive toys that encourage imagination\, storytelling\, and family connection. Through her Be A Quilts and Felt Play Mat Panels\, Jennifer will explore how thoughtful design can transform handmade projects into keepsakes that inspire creative play for children and grandchildren alike.\nTo Register: tagor.ca/2026/08/10/october-27-sew-a-story-with-jennifer-long
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/tagor-sew-a-story-with-jennifer-long/
LOCATION:Richmond Cultural Centre Annex\, 7660 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event
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