Richmond Arts Coalition

TAGOR Workshop: Save Our Stories with Sandy Simmelink
2025-11-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
November 25, 2pm
TAGOR Workshop: Save Our Stories with Sandy Simmelink
Creativity Lab, Richmond Cultural Centre Annex (7660 Minoru Gate) and on Zoom
We all have stories that we want to preserve – whether it’s from a vacation, journalling on the go, or family history. In this lecture, Sandy will talk about ideas and what design tools are needed to preserve special memories in projects such as dedicating a quilt to honour a family member, and how to incorporate different textures and photographs to tell the story. Words are fleeting, a picture is worth only a thousand words … but a quilt is worth 1000 pictures.
Website: https://tagor.ca/2025/08/09/nov-25-save-our-stories-with-sandy-simmelink/

Meet the Artist - Cycles of Being: Art by Yuri Elperin
2025-11-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
November 15 – December 4
Cycles of Being: Art by Yuri Elperin
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
November 15, 5pm-9pm: Opening
November 26, 3pm-5pm: Meet the Artist
Lipont Gallery is proud to present Cycles of Being, a compelling exhibition by established Vancouver-based artist Yuri Elperin, opening on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Known for his intricate sculpture/paintings and mixed media works, Elperin invites viewers into a meditative journey through history, spirituality, and the natural world. Spanning over five decades of artistic inquiry, Yuri Elperin’s practice bridges cultures, philosophies, and spiritual traditions. His latest works blur the boundaries between painting and sculpture—transforming layered materials such as gold leaf, rice paper, roots, and wood into multidimensional visual spaces.
Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/artists/yuri-elperin/
Opening Reception: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/opening-reception-cycles-of-being-art-by-yuri-elperin-tickets-1910050244699
Meet the Artist: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/meet-the-artist-a-casual-coffee-with-yuri-elperin-tickets-1936560186649

Artist Salon Webinar: Cat Hart on Artist Residencies
2025-11-26 19:00 - 20:00 | British Columbia
November 26, 7pm-8pm
Artist Salon Webinar: Cat Hart on Artist Residencies
Webinar
Cat Hart shares their experiences with various artist residencies and how to work within their differing expectations, locations, and budgets. There are many art residencies out there, but how do you choose one that fits your practice and goals? Cat will share considerations around place, funding and costs, resources and equipment, and community connections. They will also share some examples of the work they created during the different residencies. This free online session will be hosted on the Zoom Webinar platform. Pre-registration is required to join.
To Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/salon-hart

Meet the Author: Amanda Sung
2025-11-29 14:00 - 15:00 | British Columbia
November 29, 2pm-3pm
Meet the Author: Amanda Sung
Fresh Press Coffee
6386 Number 3 Road
Be the envy—catch Amanda Sung at Richmond’s pride and joy: Fresh Press Coffee, loved by our local community. RSVP today and see you there! Think Sex and the City—if Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha were Asian Canadian immigrants navigating not just love and career, but the complexities of intergenerational baggage, cultural curveballs, and all the gendered nonsense the world throws at them. isn’t a sob story. It’s the sisterhood and sass you love, with a sharper edge and a deeper heart. In the wild and wonderful world of women’s fiction, stories by and about Asian women are, let’s be honest, a bit like spotting a phoenix. That’s why your support means for the world—to me and to every future storyteller who needs proof that our voices matter!
Website: https://www.instagram.com/freshpresscoffeebar

Islamic Art Experience 2025
2025-11-30 12:00 - 16:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
November 30, 12pm-4pm
Islamic Art Experience 2025
Richmond Cultural Centre – Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
The Islamic Art Experience is focused on sharing the beauty of Islamic art from around the globe, fostering cross-cultural exchange among all faiths and cultures, and providing an opportunity for artists and performers from the local Muslim community in BC and Canada. The event will bring together both visual and performing Islamic art, including: • a juried art exhibition on the community art walls in the library • live traditional Middle Eastern dance • Sufi traditional music • hands-on activities and demonstrations such as Arabic calligraphy, Palestinian embroidery, Ebru Turkish art, tapestry, and geometrics patterns.
Website: https://islamicartofbritishcolumbia.com/islamic-art-experience

Art Salon 2
2025-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
December 16, 7pm-9pm
Art Salon 2
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
Discussion on the Documentary Project by Jia Duan: Young Artists of Chinese Descent in B.C. Tickets: $10.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/art-salon-on-the-documentary-about-artists-of-chinese-descent-in-bc-tickets-1968325215706

Queers in Space: Let’s Make Linocuts!
2026-01-07 15:30 - 17:30 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
January 7, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Queers in Space: Let’s Make Linocuts!
Richmond Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
Free drop-in art sessions include patches, zines, printmaking and more. This session will focus on linocuts. It is a relief printing technique where a design is carved into a sheet of linoleum. The raised, uncarved areas are then inked and pressed onto paper or fabric to create a print. This will be the first in a series for folks to design and start carving their linocuts!
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6931d70076261f28005d734e

IDENTICI? Book Launch, Artist Talk, Workshop and Exhibition by Alice Cao
2026-01-10 - 2026-01-18 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
January 10 – January 18
IDENTICI? Book Launch, Artist Talk, Workshop and Exhibition by Alice Cao
Book Signing + Artist Talk: Sunday, Jan 11, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Free Event)
Book Illustration Workshop: Saturday, Jan 17, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ($20 Cash at door, limited to 20 participants)
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
Lipont Gallery is proud to collaborate with Vancouver-based artist Alice Cao to present a series of events celebrating her new wordless picture book, IDENTICI?. This program includes an exhibition, an artist talk, an exhibition, and a hands-on creative workshop designed for art lovers and families alike.
Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/artists/alice-cao/

Artist Reception - 4th Annual Islamic Art Experience 2025
2026-01-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada

Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life
2026-01-22 - 2026-02-26 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
January 22 – February 26 (Mon – Fri 10am-5pm or by appointment)
Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
A compelling group exhibition featuring the works of Vancouver-based artists Sichen Grace Chen, Yuan Wen, and Echo Xie. Running from January 22 to February 26, 2026, the exhibition invites the public to explore the fluid boundaries between the internal psyche, material agency, and the natural world.
Exhibition Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/artists/in-flux/
Opening Reception: Jan 31, 2pm-5pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/opening-reception-of-art-exhibition-in-flux-rhythms-of-life-tickets-1980595628842
Artist Talk with Sichen Grace Chen: Feb 7, 11am-12pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artist-talk-by-sichen-grace-chen-tickets-1980596525524
Studio Conversation with Yuan Wen: Feb 7, 1pm-3pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-plate-to-paper-a-studio-conversation-by-artist-yuan-wen-tickets-1980596942772

Exhibition: The Chromophiliacs - Opening Reception
2026-01-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
January 24 – April 4
Exhibition: The Chromophiliacs
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
January 24, 1pm-4pm: Opening Reception and Tour
This winter, Richmond Art Gallery will explode with colour with works by Diyan Achjadi, Moozhan Ahmadzadegan, Maru Aponte, Sandeep Johal, Yaimel López Zaldívar, Laura Meza Orozco, Osvaldo Ramirez Castillo, Malina Sintnicolaas, Charlene Vickers, and Jan Wade. Published at the beginning of the twenty-first century, David Batchelor’s book Chromophobia (2000) critically examined what the author termed “chromophobia”—the fear of colour. Historically marginalized and othered within European and North American culture, colour continues, even today, to be linked to notions of impurity, primitivism, and decadence. A dynamic response to his still timely thesis, The Chromophiliacs is an electrifying showcase of artists profoundly inspired by colour as well as a myriad of craft practices and cultural aesthetics. Curated by Zoë Chan.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/thechromophiliacs
Richmond Sentinel article: https://richmondsentinel.ca/article-detail/61853/richmond-art-gallerys-the-chromophiliacs-packs-a-powerful-and-artistic-antidote

Art at Work Program: Preparing Public Art Portfolios for Artist Calls
2026-01-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
January 24, 1pm-2:30pm
Art at Work Program: Preparing Public Art Portfolios for Artist Calls
Richmond Cultural Centre, Boardroom
7700 Minoru Gate
Free! Maximum Participants = 10. In this session, participants will learn practical tools and strategies for presenting their work when applying to public art calls, with specific guidance for first-time applicants. A short presentation will be followed by hands-on exercises using current artist calls. Please bring a notebook and writing utensil. Art at Work is a series of professional development workshops designed for artists and arts organizations practicing in any artistic medium. Presented in partnership by the City of Richmond and Richmond Art Gallery, the program is intended to provide artists and arts organizations with knowledge and skills relevant to pursuing a professional practice in the field of public art, performance, visual art and community arts.
To register, contact: publicart@richmond.ca
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/learn-and-create/adults/professional-development-for-artists/art-at-work

Artist Salon: Talk & Workshop with Charlene Vickers
2026-01-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 28, 1pm-3pm
Artist Salon: Talk & Workshop with Charlene Vickers
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Join us for a relaxed artist talk and workshop where we’ll explore materials and create a small textile project while chatting, connecting, and getting to know the guest artist. This session features exhibiting artist Charlene Vickers who will share insights into her multidisciplinary art practice and the process in making her works. Following the talk, take part in a hands-on workshop that incorporates fabric collage, sewing and beading techniques.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/salon-vickers

Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life - Opening Reception
2026-01-31 14:00 - 2026-03-07 17:00 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada

Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life - Artist Talk
2026-02-07 11:00 - 2026-03-14 12:00 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
January 22 – February 26 (Mon – Fri 10am-5pm or by appointment)
Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
Artist Talk with Sichen Grace Chen: Feb 7, 11am-12pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artist-talk-by-sichen-grace-chen-tickets-1980596525524
Discover the hidden rhythms of the Pacific Northwest through the eyes of Sichen Grace Chen at her upcoming artist talk on Saturday, February 7th, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Lipont Gallery. As a centerpiece of the In Flux: Rhythms of Life exhibition, Chen will share the fascinating stories behind her fieldwork at Botanical Beach and her unique philosophy of “aquatic thinking.” Attendees will gain a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how she translates the vibrant intertidal zone into immersive canvases, using saturated colors and rich textures to bridge the gap between human life and the natural world. Whether you are an art student, a nature enthusiast, or a local resident, this free event is a unique opportunity to explore how water acts as a “vital tissue” connecting us all.
Exhibition Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/artists/in-flux/
Opening Reception: Jan 31, 2pm-5pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/opening-reception-of-art-exhibition-in-flux-rhythms-of-life-tickets-1980595628842
Studio Conversation with Yuan Wen: Feb 7, 1pm-3pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-plate-to-paper-a-studio-conversation-by-artist-yuan-wen-tickets-1980596942772

Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life - Studio Conversation
2026-02-07 13:00 - 2026-03-14 15:00 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
January 22 – February 26 (Mon – Fri 10am-5pm or by appointment)
Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
Studio Conversation with Yuan Wen: Feb 7, 1pm-3pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-plate-to-paper-a-studio-conversation-by-artist-yuan-wen-tickets-1980596942772
Join artist Yuan Wen for a relaxed two-hour conversation on traditional and contemporary printmaking methods. Wen will showcase prints from the exhibition at Lipont Gallery and discuss the techniques, background, and artistic perspectives behind them. This is an open conversation—bring your curiosity and feel free to ask questions at any time!
Exhibition Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/artists/in-flux/
Opening Reception: Jan 31, 2pm-5pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/opening-reception-of-art-exhibition-in-flux-rhythms-of-life-tickets-1980595628842
Artist Talk with Sichen Grace Chen: Feb 7, 11am-12pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artist-talk-by-sichen-grace-chen-tickets-1980596525524

Film Screening and Storytelling with Author Richard Van Camp
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 11, 6pm-8pm
Film Screening and Storytelling with Author Richard Van Camp
Brighouse Library – Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
Please join us for an evening of movies and engaging stories from Denendeh (The Northwest Territories) with Tłįchǫ Dene author Richard Van Camp. We’ll be showing the movie, Three Feathers, based on Richard’s graphic novel with Neiva Mateus, as well as Inkwo for When the Starving Return.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69288d211b0dca3d00debbd1

Richmond Children’s Arts Festival
2026-02-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
February 16, 10am-5pm
Richmond Children’s Arts Festival
Richmond Cultural Centre/Annex
7700 Minoru Gate
On your marks, get set, the Richmond Children’s Arts Festival is back! This year’s theme is all about home and belonging, and all are welcome to enjoy a full day of arts activities and performances this Family Day — from origami, to woodcrafts, interactive storytelling, and more. All activities are free and no pre-registration is required, simply drop by and join in.
Website: https://www.childrensartsfestival.ca/

Richmond Art Gallery 國語導覽 – Exhibition Tour in Mandarin
2026-02-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 21, 2pm
Richmond Art Gallery 國語導覽 – Exhibition Tour in Mandarin
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
歡迎參加列治文美術館當前展覽的國語導覽，深入了解展覽主題，並於導覽後一同茶歇交流.
名額有限，請提前報. Exhibition Tour in Mandarin. Drop in for a tour of the current Richmond Art Gallery exhibition in Mandarin. Learn more about the themes of the exhibition through a guided visit and informal discussion over a cup of tea.
RSVP: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/mandarin_chromophilacs

TAGOR Presentation: “An IKEA Bag of Scrapes” with Cheryl Arkison
2026-02-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
February 24, 2pm
TAGOR Presentation: “An IKEA Bag of Scrapes” with Cheryl Arkison
Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
Do you think you can’t do scrappy because it looks too messy or you don’t have pretty scraps? In this lecture and trunk show Cheryl will show you all the pleasures of using your scraps. It starts with sorting and storing and moves on to the many, many ways to use every last piece of fabric.
For more information and registration: https://tagor.ca/blog/

Art at Work: Creating Budgets for Public Art Projects
2026-02-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
February 28, 1pm-2:30pm
Art at Work: Creating Budgets for Public Art Projects
Richmond Cultural Centre – Theatre Under the Stairs
7700 Minoru Gate
Join artist Michael Vandermeer of ie creative to learn about the unique budgeting process for public art projects and best practices in managing project finances and workflow phases. Free workshop, limited seating.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/aaw-publicart-budgets

Art at Work: Exploring Regional Public Art Programs
2026-03-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
March 7, 10:30am-12pm
Art at Work: Exploring Regional Public Art Programs
Richmond Cultural Centre, Theatre Under The Stairs
7700 Minoru Gate
Join us for a free workshop designed to introduce artists to the public art programs in Coquitlam, Surrey, Port Moody and Richmond. Discover the variety of programs, commissions and opportunities for artists available in these cities. Led by public art staff from each municipality, this session will provide valuable insights and detailed information about their respective programs, helping you navigate and engage with the vibrant public art landscape in the region.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/aaw-regional

TAGOR: “Beauty Is All Around” with Kathy Wylie
2026-04-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 28, 2pm
TAGOR: “Beauty Is All Around” with Kathy Wylie
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex – Creativity Lab
7660 Minoru Gate
Free. Beauty really is all around us and provides a constant source of inspiration. From wreaths to clamshells, papercut-appliqué snowflakes to medallions, you’ll see it all! This lecture focuses on designs that are circular or radiating in nature. Looking at Kathy’s quilts from the past 30 years, you will discover her ongoing fascination working with shapes that are round.
Website: https://tagor.ca/2026/01/01/beauty-is-all-around-with-kathy-wylie/
