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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T133000
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SUMMARY:Transform You through Writing: A Writing Workshop with Brandon Reid
DESCRIPTION:Transform You through Writing: A Writing Workshop with Brandon Reid \nSaturday\, June 8\, 1:30-3:00pm \nRichmond Public Library – Brighouse\nPractice and share your own writing in this workshop with local author Brandon Reid. Participants will learn practical tips for long-form writing suitable for novels and practice transforming real-life experiences into fiction. Free workshop for adult participants.
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/transform-you-through-writing-a-writing-workshop-with-brandon-reid/
LOCATION:Brighouse Library\, 100-7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event,Interactive Activity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTSTAMP:20260406T160450
CREATED:20240605T022808Z
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SUMMARY:Cedar - Tree of Life Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Cedar – Tree of Life Workshop\nSaturday\, June 8 and Sunday\, June 9\, various times\nRichmond Museum – Richmond Cultural Centre Annex\nJoin Musqueam weaver Vivian Mearns Notaro for a hands-on cedar weaving workshop where participants can create a twined cedar bark bracelet. Free workshop for participants ages 6 to 12 years.\nhttps://richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/nationalindigenouspeoplesday.htm
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/cedar-tree-of-life-workshop/
LOCATION:Richmond Cultural Centre Annex\, 7660 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240609
DTSTAMP:20260406T160450
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SUMMARY:Spot Prawn Day
DESCRIPTION:June 8\nSpot Prawn Day\nSteveston\nJoin us for our biggest day of the Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration! Enjoy activities for all ages happening between the Fisherman’s Wharf and The Gulf of Georgia Cannery. You’ll find a full menu of live music (keep your ears open for sea shanties). Roving street performers from Circus West will also be delighting the crowds. And local businesses Athiana Acres and Organic Ocean will be on-hand to talk about regenerative farming and organic fishing practices. Children will also find plenty to do on the day with a cool Kids Zone featuring face-painting\, live performances\, a bouncy inflatable boat and a chance to try gyotaku\, the traditional Japanese method of fish printing.\nWebsite: https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/steveston-spot-prawn-seafood-celebration/spot-prawn-day/
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/spot-prawn-day/
LOCATION:Gulf of Georgia Cannery\, 12138 4th Ave\, Richmond\, BC\, V7E 3J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event,Auction, Craft Fair or Farmers Market,Concert,Dance,Interactive Activity,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240606T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160450
CREATED:20240518T022940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T022940Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Gender-Affirming Strategies in Arts\, Culture\, & Heritage
DESCRIPTION:June 6\nWebinar: Gender-Affirming Strategies in Arts\, Culture\, & Heritage\nOnline\n10:30am-12pm\nUnderstanding of gender diversity is growing day by day. At the same time\, transgender\, non-binary\, and other gender diverse people still experience many challenges\, including barriers to safe workplaces\, artistic spaces\, educational experiences\, and community spaces. In this workshop\, Ambit will introduce frameworks for understanding gender diversity beyond the binary\, work through nuanced scenarios\, offer examples of gender-affirming practices and explore strategies for applying these learnings on a personal\, relational\, and systemic level.\nWebsite: https://www.gvpta.ca/programs/professional-development
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/webinar-gender-affirming-strategies-in-arts-culture-heritage/
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160450
CREATED:20240321T063700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T063727Z
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SUMMARY:Lulu Series: Art in the City – Charo Neville and Lindi Nolte
DESCRIPTION:May 30\nLulu Series: Art in the City – Charo Neville and Lindi Nolte\nRichmond City Hall – Council Chambers\n6911 No. 3 Road\n7pm\nPreceded by a performance by Lindi Nolte. Expanding the White Cube: The Kamloops Art Gallery’s outdoor video projection biennale! The curator of the Kamloops Art Gallery will discuss Luminocity\, a week-long exhibition that showcases video projects by local\, national and international artists in unexpected public spaces throughout the downtown core of Kamloops. As an off-site Gallery initiative\, the project brings recent video projects typically presented in gallery settings into the outdoors.\nWebsite: http://www.richmond.ca/luluseries
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/lulu-series-art-in-the-city-charo-neville-and-lindi-nolte/
LOCATION:Richmond City Hall\, 6911 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 2C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160450
CREATED:20240520T110132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T110132Z
UID:29500-1716728400-1716735600@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:Multicultural Calligraphy with Professor Laifong Leung and Nikhat Qureshi
DESCRIPTION:May 26\nMulticultural Calligraphy with Professor Laifong Leung and Nikhat Qureshi\nBrighouse Library\n7700 Minoru Gate\n1pm-3pm\nRichmond Public Library is proud to present\, in celebration of Asian History Month and in cooperation with artist Nikhat Qureshi and expert calligrapher Professor Laifong Leung\, an afternoon of calligraphy where you can learn more about this diverse art style. Professor Leung has taught courses on the Evolution of Chinese Calligraphy at the University of Alberta. The event will include: Presentations on the appreciation and history of calligraphy. Demonstrations of how to practice and write. Hands on creative experience to implement what you’ve learned.\nWebsite: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6626e4255e1ddf360063764b
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/multicultural-calligraphy-with-professor-laifong-leung-and-nikhat-qureshi/
LOCATION:Brighouse Library\, 100-7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Artist Salon or Author Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160450
CREATED:20240518T030702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T030757Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Conversation with Paul Wong
DESCRIPTION:May 25\nArtist Talk: Conversation with Paul Wong\nRichmond Art Gallery\n7700 Minoru Gate\n2pm-3pm\nJoin exhibiting artist Paul Wong and guest curator Michael Dang in conversation about the early works of Wong and his involvement in Vancouver’s artist-run culture in the 1970s. Wong will screen some of his early video works\, in addition to the works seen in the Unit Bruises exhibition. Free admission. For ages 18+. RSVP to ensure a seat.\nWebsite: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/paul-wong
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/artist-talk-conversation-with-paul-wong/
LOCATION:Richmond Art Gallery\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Artist Salon or Author Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160450
CREATED:20240418T035407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T035407Z
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SUMMARY:Express Yourself! Pop-up Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:May 11\nExpress Yourself! Pop-up Art Workshop\nBrighouse Library\n7700 Minoru Gate\n1pm-3pm\nPop by the library and join artist Keely O’Brien for a fun and inclusive art workshop that honours the differences and similarities among all of us. This workshop offers a sneak peek of the Express Yourself! art series\, presented through the City’s Engaging Artists in Community program\, and will explore a number of artistic mediums including collage\, drawing\, printmaking\, storytelling and zine creation\, All materials will be provided.\nWebsite: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/65fb4db5b7ed963d009026ef
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/express-yourself-pop-up-art-workshop/
LOCATION:Brighouse Library\, 100-7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event,Interactive Activity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240512
DTSTAMP:20260406T160450
CREATED:20240418T084530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T090010Z
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SUMMARY:Interdisciplinary Conference of Art + Design
DESCRIPTION:May 10 – May 11\nInterdisciplinary Conference of Art + Design\nKPU – Wilson School of Design\n5600 Kwantlen Street\nRegistration is by donation. Big Pictures: Murals\, Billboards and Urban Interventions Conference. Join us for inspiring talks looking at the place of imagery in our built environment.\nWebsite: https://wordpress.kpu.ca/bigpictures/
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/interdisciplinary-conference-of-art-design/
LOCATION:Kwantlen Polytechnic University\, 12666 72 Avenue\, Richmond\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event,Interactive Activity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTSTAMP:20260406T160450
CREATED:20240418T080505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T080505Z
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SUMMARY:Japan’s Children’s Day
DESCRIPTION:May 3 – May 5\nJapan’s Children’s Day\nBritannia Shipyards National Historic Site\n5180 Westwater Drive\n10am-5pm. May 5th is a national holiday in Japan called “Children’s Day” or Kodomo-no-hi\, a special occasion to honour children’s happiness and well-being. Visitors can join us in a the tradition of making “kabuto” (samurai) helmets out of origami during the Children’s Day weekend. In Japan\, homes and businesses may display miniature samurai warrior doll sets (with armor\, helmet & sword)\, and children will make these paper hats to commemorate the holiday. Look for the flying carp (koi) streamer (koinobori) in front of Murakami House\, where this activity will take place.\nWebsite: https://stevestonheritage.ca/2024/04/09/childrens-day-at-britannia-shipyards/
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/japans-childrens-day/
LOCATION:Britannia Shipyards\, 5180 Westwater Drive\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, V7E 6P3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event,Interactive Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160450
CREATED:20240316T223649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T224125Z
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SUMMARY:Lulu Series: Art in the City – Sam Davidson and Alanna Quock
DESCRIPTION:April 25\nLulu Series: Art in the City – Sam Davidson and Alanna Quock\nRichmond City Hall\n6911 No. 3 Road\n7pm\nRemembering Home\, Finding Ground: Reflections on creating a practice of healing through emergent process\, direct engagement and embodied experience. Alanna Quock will ponder the essential question of what it means to dwell: in a place and in a body. In relationship with other bodies\, she will share the stories of her ancestors\, her journey\, and the projects and places she has been invited into along the way. This talk will be preceded by a musical performance by Sam Davidson.\nWebsite: http://www.richmond.ca/luluseries
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/lulu-series-art-in-the-city-sam-davidson-and-alanna-quock/
LOCATION:Richmond City Hall\, 6911 No. 3 Road\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 2C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event,Concert,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160450
CREATED:20240418T103612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T103612Z
UID:29275-1713960000-1713963600@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Centring the Visual Arts in Thriving Societies
DESCRIPTION:April 24\nWebinar: Centring the Visual Arts in Thriving Societies\nZoom\n12pm\nPresented by Business/Arts. As champions of the arts\, we recognize the immense value they hold in fostering social cohesion and driving economic growth in communities of all sizes. However\, a critical question remains: what can be done to ensure this is understood within our communities and the broader public? In this webinar\, we will turn our attention to the visual arts. Together\, we’ll explore actionable strategies for positioning the arts as indispensable components of thriving societies. We’ll discuss ways to empower audiences to become enthusiastic advocates for the arts\, and opportunities to foster a deeper appreciation and understanding of the impact of the arts.\nTo Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2717050150182/WN_BcHhsUKOQySaLEFegXDvjQ#/registration
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/webinar-centring-the-visual-arts-in-thriving-societies/
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160450
CREATED:20240130T230547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T230635Z
UID:28658-1713880800-1713886200@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:Presentation – MYTH: Quilting is an Expensive Hobby
DESCRIPTION:April 23\nPresentation – MYTH: Quilting is an Expensive Hobby\nRichmond Cultural Centre Annex or via Zoom\n7660 Minoru Gate\n2pm\nFree. In these times fabric is expensive and so many think that quilting must be an expensive hobby and are discouraged before they even start.  Melissa Marginet is a Canadian Quiltmaker\, Author\, Teacher and Quilt Pattern Designer.  She will give us all her money saving secrets as she show us quilts she has made at very little cost.\nTo Register: https://tagor.ca/2023/12/27/myth-quilting-is-an-expensive-hobby-with-melissa-marginet/
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/presentation-myth-quilting-is-an-expensive-hobby/
LOCATION:Richmond Cultural Centre Annex\, 7660 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, BC\, V6Y 1R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Salon or Author Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T160450
CREATED:20240319T084040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T084040Z
UID:28996-1712487600-1712505600@richmondartscoalition.com
SUMMARY:Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION:April 7\nRichmond Cherry Blossom Festival\nGarry Point Park\n11am-4pm\nVancouver Okinawa Taiko\, Steveston Minyo\, Nori Nori & Komori\, and more! This festival brings the community together to enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossom alongside the cultural richness of Japan. Between 11 am and 4 pm\, the Hanami Tent will offer displays and demonstrations from local artisans including calligraphy\, bonsai and origami\, as well as the opportunity to experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. In the Sakura Tent\, visitors can experience an ikebana demonstration\, and performances by taiko drummers\, folk singers and dancers. Children of all ages are invited to the Chibi-Chan Tent to learn how to fold origami creatures using special Japanese paper and techniques.\nWebsite: https://richmondcherryblossomfest.ca/
URL:https://richmondartscoalition.com/event/richmond-cherry-blossom-festival/
LOCATION:Garry Point Park\, 12011 Seventh Avenue\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, V7E 4X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Artist Salon or Author Event,Auction, Craft Fair or Farmers Market,Concert,Dance,Interactive Activity,Performance
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