Richmond Arts Coalition

Weaving and spinning demonstration and participation (Culture Days)
2024-10-02 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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 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

"Cultural Harmony" Cantonese Opera Matinee 粵劇午間欣賞會 (Culture Days)
2024-10-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
October 6
“Cultural Harmony” Cantonese Opera Matinee 粵劇午間欣賞會 (Culture Days)
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
2pm-3:30pm
Vancouver Cantonese Opera, in collaboration with the Richmond Public Library, is hosting four Cantonese Opera workshops showcasing the most famous works of Tong Dik Sang. September 22 (Sunday) – The Peony Pavilion. Workshop Highlights: Exploring the origins and comparisons of Tong’s plays with ancient scripts, in-depth character analysis of the different roles in each play, interactive sessions with guest participants, and discussions on theatrical tidbits and interesting anecdotes.
Website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/05401453-3732-428d-b5fd-d104bf294b23

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

Open Art Studio by Marion Webber (Culture Days)
2024-10-11 - 2024-10-13 | Brown Road Studios, 3699 Sexsmith Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
October 11 – October 13
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

Online Artist Salon with Cherry Archer on Sustainable Art Practices
2024-10-23 19:00 - 20:00 | BC
October 23
Online Artist Salon with Cherry Archer on Sustainable Art Practices
Online (Zoom)
7pm-8pm
Local artist Cherry Archer will speak about her creative journey and her commitment to addressing ecological sustainability within her art practice. She will discuss her latest public art installation that is on display at Aberdeen Station from April 2024 – March 15, 2025 and share insights into getting her artwork into the public sphere. This event will include time for Q+A with live-stream participants.
To Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/artist-salon-archer

Diversity Symposium
2024-10-29 08:30 - 12:30 | Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Canada
October 29
Diversity Symposium
Richmond City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road
8:30am-12:30pm
The City of Richmond Diversity Symposium is a free conference for professionals, volunteers and community members interested in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in their communities. Learn about creating accessible and inclusive programs through this workshop led by Aspire Richmond, Richmond Public Library, and artist Keely O’Brien. Through Richmond Public Art’s 2024 Engaging Artists in Community Program, the Express Yourself! art series engaged neurodiverse teens in exploring personal identities through creative self-expression.
To Register: www.richmond.ca/diversity

Quilts As To War with Joanna Dermenjian
2024-10-29 15:00 - 16:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
October 29
Quilts As To War with Joanna Dermenjian
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex + Online (Zoom)
7660 Minoru Gate
3pm
Presented by TAGOR (Textile Arts Guild of Richmond). Free. Our presenter will be seen on Zoom. You may join us to socialize or see this presentation on Zoom from your home. Canadian women made hundreds of thousands quilts for people who had been devastated by World War II across the UK and other parts of Europe. How did so many quilts get done in a short time? Who were these women? Join us to see some of these surviving quilts and find out more about the women involved in this huge charitable effort.
To Register: https://tagor.ca/registration-for-fall-2024-tagor-presentations/

Collage Party: Printmaking & Collage with Marlene Yuen
2024-11-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
November 16
Collage Party: Printmaking & Collage with Marlene Yuen
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
1pm-4pm
Drop in to the gallery for our free social hands-on art-making party for adults. It’s the perfect opportunity to get together with friends and make some art! This session features exhibiting artist Marlene Yuen who will demonstrate some basic printmaking techniques to create your own patterned papers for use in collage. Participants are invited to experiment with simple art materials while you chat, listen to music, and meet other artists. All materials provided, open to ages 16+ of all artistic skill levels. Registration required.
To Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/cp-yuen

Amuse-Bouche – Richmond Art Gallery Association’s Annual Fundraiser
2024-11-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
November 23
Amuse-Bouche – Richmond Art Gallery Association’s Annual Fundraiser
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
3pm-6pm
With a performance by drag superstar Kara Juku. Join us for Amuse-Bouche, an afternoon event, fundraiser, and silent art auction celebrating the incredible outreach and education efforts of the Richmond Art Gallery Association. Let us whet your appetite with snacks and beverages from Richmond’s diverse culinary community. Tickets: $25-$45.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/amuse-bouche-tickets-1003741557017

Quilting with Batiks – Jennifer Fulton
2024-11-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
November 26
Quilting with Batiks – Jennifer Fulton
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex + Online (Zoom)
7660 Minoru Gate
2pm
Free. Our presenter will be seen on Zoom. You may join us to socialize or see this presentation on Zoom from your home. As an Island Batik Ambassador for six years, Jennifer learned a lot about working with batiks! In this lecture and trunk show, she will share how batiks are made and how you can use them in your quilting. You’ll learn her tips and techniques for working with batiks, the ways in which she loves to use them the most, and some tips on mixing batiks with other fabrics.
To Register: https://tagor.ca/registration-for-fall-2024-tagor-presentations/

Gateway Theatre Behind the Scenes: Lionel Bart’s Oliver!
2024-12-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
December 1
Gateway Theatre Behind the Scenes: Lionel Bart’s Oliver!
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
3pm-4pm
Have you ever wondered what it takes to put on a play or musical? Would you like the chance to win tickets to a show? Join us for this family-friendly event! Don’t miss this opportunity for an exclusive sneak peek at Gateway Theatre’s 2024 holiday musical Oliver!, an award-winning musical adaptation of the classic Dickens novel Oliver Twist. We will be joined by Barbara Tomasic, Gateway Theatre’s Executive Artistic Director, and the show’s costume designer, Donnie Tejani, who will discuss the creation of this musical, the costume design and making for historical drama, as well as the secrets of fascinating quick changes! There will also be cast member(s) from the show to do a live reading and demonstration.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6730f91b59163a2f003031ed

Gateway Theatre Presents: Behind the Scenes of Otosan!
2025-01-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
January 26
Gateway Theatre Presents: Behind the Scenes of Otosan!
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
2pm-3pm
Have you ever wondered what it takes to put on a puppet show? Would you like the chance to win tickets to see the show? Join us for this family-friendly event! Don’t miss this opportunity for an exclusive sneak peek at Otosan, a Little Onion Puppet Co. production. With Gateway Theatre’s Community Engagement Producer Yanting Qiu, you will learn about: the story between the father and daughter, the wildlife in the North, the puppet manipulating … and more.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/677c8472f347846dfed9a0bb

Richmond Art at Work Program: Creating Budgets for Public Art Projects
2025-02-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
February 8
Richmond Art at Work Program: Creating Budgets for Public Art Projects
Richmond Cultural Centre, Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
1pm-3pm
FREE! Join artist Sara Graham in this hands-on session to learn about the unique budgeting process for public art projects and best practices in managing project finances and work flow phases. Sara Graham is an artist based in Port Moody, BC. Her work proposes alternative ways of looking at the city and its parts using the real to construct the imagined. The results range from paper, sculpture, photography to large scale public artworks.
For more information and to register:
https://www.richmondartgallery.org/aaw-public-art-budgets

Author Talk with Ruby Diaz: Searching for Serafim
2025-02-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 9
Author Talk with Ruby Diaz: Searching for Serafim
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
2pm-3pm
Richmond Public Library is inviting readers to connect with upcoming author Ruby Diaz during a presentation and Q&A in celebration of Black History Month. Her recent novel Searching for Serafim published this year by Arsenal Pulp Press is a fascinating and personal exploration of one of Vancouver’s most notable historical figures.
Please join us for an author talk, reading and Q and A with this amazing writer – note that copies of her book will be available for sale at the event, and to read the text in advance copies will be in circulation with our book club set.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/676b37268f2af5a858fc6895

Children’s Arts Festival: Creature of Nature: A Collaborative Sculpture Project
2025-02-17 10:30 - 16:30 | BC
February 17
Children’s Arts Festival: Creature of Nature: A Collaborative Sculpture Project
Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
10:30am-4:30pm
An Imagination Station with Tarcila Neves and Nickie Lewis.
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/blackhistory.htm

The Richmond Children’s Arts Festival
2025-02-17 10:30 - 17:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
February 17
The Richmond Children’s Arts Festival
Richmond Cultural Centre/Annex
7700 Minoru Gate
10:30am-5pm
Have your little ones ignite their creativity through a full-day of engaging arts programming that spans crafts, music, and more. Free performances and Imagination Station activities are open to all. Specialized Creativity Classes require pre-registration and are only $10 per session. We can’t wait to see you there!
Website: https://www.childrensartsfestival.ca/

‘Intro to Stained Glass’ with Joni Newman
2025-02-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 6340 No 4 Rd, Richmond, BC, Canada
February 22
‘Intro to Stained Glass’ with Joni Newman
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
6340 No 4 Rd
10am-4pm
In partnership with Dragonfly Quilting and Gifts. Joni has a wonderful Stained Glass technique that doesn’t involve tiny strips of bis tape. Join us to find out about this beautiful technique. Class includes the kit but not the fusible, black or border fabric. Those can be purchased at the class or online and will be delivered to the class.
More Information: https://tagor.ca/2025/01/21/intro-to-stained-glass-with-joni-newman/
To Register: https://www.dragonflyquiltingandgifts.com/module/class/581684/tagor-workshop-with-joni-newman

Memory Ware Workshop with Alex Tedlie-Stursberg
2025-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 22
Memory Ware Workshop with Alex Tedlie-Stursberg
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
2pm-4pm
Join exhibiting artist Alex Tedlie-Stursberg for a hands-on workshop where we’ll explore the art of memory ware—unique, personal keepsakes crafted from found objects and air-dry clay. In this creative session, you’ll be able to transform everyday items into lasting memories, all while learning new artistic techniques and celebrating the beauty of objects with personal significance. Limited to 24 participants. $10.00 fee includes all materials.
Website to Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/memory-ware

‘A Dozen Ways to Bind a Quilt’ with Liz Thompson
2025-02-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 25
‘A Dozen Ways to Bind a Quilt’ with Liz Thompson
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex + Online (Zoom)
7660 Minoru Gate
2pm
Free. Some people like to bind their quilts using hand stitching. Others prefer to machine sew their bindings. But …… wait …… Liz has another TEN options to show you! Join her to find out what all your options are for finishing your quilts professionally and with variety. Liz will bring a Powerpoint and a Trunk Show with demonstrations of some of the techniques.
More Information: https://tagor.ca/2025/01/21/a-dozen-ways-to-bind-a-quilt-with-liz-thompson/
To Register: https://tagor.ca/registration-for-spring-2025-tagor-presentations/

Artist Salon: Tarcila Neves on Digital Tools for Accessibility
2025-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 26
Artist Salon: Tarcila Neves on Digital Tools for Accessibility
Richmond Art Gallery and online
7700 Minoru Gate
7pm-8:30pm
Tarcila Neves’ work focuses on blending traditional ad digital art, ensuring accessibility through the use of augmented reality, animation and audio descriptions. Learn about her art practice and how artists can utilize digital tools in their own artworks or promotional materials for increased accessibility and visibility. Free event hosted in person and online.
To Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/artist-salon-neves

Webinar: Exploring Regional Public Art Programs
2025-03-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
March 1
Webinar: Exploring Regional Public Art Programs
Richmond Cultural Centre, Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
10am-11:30am
Facilitated by Biliana Velkova, City of Richmond Public Art Planner, featuring Allison Collins (Burnaby), Quyen Hoang (New Westminster), Cris Mora (Surrey) and Lori Phillips (North Vancouver).
Website to Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/aaw-public-art-programs

2025 Lulu Series: Howie Tsui and Klara Manhal - Bringing The Breath Below to Life: Howie Tsui’s Public Art at Capstan SkyTrain Station
2025-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
April 10
2025 Lulu Series: Howie Tsui and Klara Manhal – Bringing The Breath Below to Life: Howie Tsui’s Public Art at Capstan SkyTrain Station
Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
6pm
The Breath Below, by Vancouver-based contemporary artist Howie Tsui, is a landmark public artwork developed by TransLink for the new Capstan SkyTrain Station in Richmond. This first-of-its-kind commission for TransLink, led by Klara Manhal, Senior Planner of Public Art, is the largest and most immersive work in the transit authority’s public art collection to-date. In this talk, Tsui and Manhal discuss the five-year journey of the project, from its conceptual origins to its realization. The Lulu Series is an annual spring series of talks about Art in the City and its importance to establishing connections between citizens and their communities. Free with registration required.
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/lulu.htm
To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lulu-lecture-series-howie-tsui-and-klara-manhal-tickets-1261711676589

Speaker Series – From Canvas to Screen: My Artistic Evolution
2025-03-12 13:00 - 14:00 | BC
March 12
Speaker Series – From Canvas to Screen: My Artistic Evolution
Online
1pm-2pm
Join Alvaro Roman Rodriguez on a captivating journey through his evolution as an artist, from traditional visual artistry to the dynamic world of animation and cinema. Explore the intersection of tradition and innovation in “From Canvas to Screen: My Artistic Evolution.”
Website to Register: https://www.kpu.ca/arts/speakerseries

Lulu Speaker Series - Josée Drouin-Brisebois - Beyond the Museum’s Walls
2025-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Kwantlen Polytechnic University, 12666 72 Avenue, Richmond, BC, Canada
March 13
Lulu Speaker Series – Josée Drouin-Brisebois – Beyond the Museum’s Walls
Wilson School of Design,
Kwantlen Polytechnic University,
5600 Kwantlen St
6pm
Free with registration required.
For many people, art museums are places that are inaccessible, irrelevant and unconnected to their life experiences. The very architecture of these “temples” with their imposing façades can be intimidating for people who feel neither represented nor welcomed in these buildings; meanwhile, museums like the National Gallery of Canada have a mandate to develop, maintain and make known their collections and to promote knowledge, understanding and appreciation of art.
How do we reconcile the mission of museums and the apprehensions of considerable segments of the public? How can we share works from the national collection to make them more accessible to communities? How can we work with the communities themselves to create transformative experiences with local, national, and even international influence? These are some of the questions at the core of the museum’s renewed National Engagement initiative directed by Josée Drouin-Brisebois.
The Lulu Series is an annual spring series of talks about Art in the City and its importance to establishing connections between citizens and their communities.
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/lulu.htm
To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lulu-lecture-series-beyond-the-museums-walls-with-josee-drouin-brisebois-tickets-1254924516009

CRA Tax Workshop for Artists
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:30 | BC
March 19
CRA Tax Workshop for Artists
Online
12pm
This workshop by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) provides essential tax guidance for small businesses, self-employed individuals, and artists. It aims to help participants understand their tax obligations, identify possible deductions, and avoid common errors that could cost time and money. Participants will have the opportunity to ask tax-related questions and gain practical advice tailored to their business needs.
Website: https://form.jotform.com/250356462556258

Speaker Series – Why Poetry Now? (Because All The Important Conversations are Happening in Poems)
2025-03-20 13:00 - 14:00 | BC
March 20
Speaker Series – Why Poetry Now? (Because All The Important Conversations are Happening in Poems)
Online
1pm-2pm
In this lively and participatory talk, award-winning poet and novelist Aislinn Hunter will take some of the most urgent conversations of the day and connect them to poems being written and published now. She’ll show us why poetry matters more than ever. If you love poetry this event is for you. If you’re afraid of poetry, this event is for you.
Website to Register: https://www.kpu.ca/arts/speakerseries

Exhibition: INK & WOOD: The Art of Jordan Turner
2025-04-05 - 2025-04-26 | Capulet Art Gallery, 150-2288 No. 5 Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
April 5 – April 26
Exhibition: INK & WOOD: The Art of Jordan Turner
Capulet Art Gallery
150-2288 No. 5 Road
Opening Reception and Artist Talk: April 5, 6pm-9pm
Capulet Art Gallery is proud to present INK & WOOD: The Art of Jordan Turner, a bold and immersive solo exhibition showcasing the unique creative range of Jordan Turner—a fine artist, tattooist, and canoe craftsman. At the Opening Reception, Turner will introduce his work, discuss his inspirations, and unveil a limited-edition fine art print release exclusive to attendees.
Website: https://www.capuletart.com/

2025 Writer-in-Residence Kickoff Event
2025-04-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 5
2025 Writer-in-Residence Kickoff Event
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
7660 Minoru Gate
1pm-2pm
A free drop-in public event to meet the 2025 Writer-in-Residence, Taslim Jaffer.
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/howartworks/artists-opportunities/writerinresidence.htm
