Richmond Arts Coalition

Quilting with Batiks – Jennifer Fulton
2024-11-26 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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, 2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:30 | 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

Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival
2025-04-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Garry Point Park, 12011 Seventh Avenue, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E 4X2, Canada
April 6
Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival
Garry Point Park
11am-4pm
The Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival returns on April 6! Enjoy cherry blossoms at Garry Point Park with cultural displays like calligraphy, Taiko drummers, and more. Savour delicious Japanese dishes from local vendors and celebrate Richmond’s vibrant springtime!
Website: https://richmondcherryblossomfest.ca/

Performance by Mary Sui Yee Wong and Curatorial Tour with Zoë Chan
2025-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
April 15
Performance by Mary Sui Yee Wong and Curatorial Tour with Zoë Chan
Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
7pm-8pm
Mary Sui Yee Wong activates her most recent artwork with an intimate live performance followed by a tour of Wong’s exhibition Restless by Nature: 1990s to the present. Free admission, everyone welcome to attend. RSVP encouraged.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/performance-by-mary-sui-yee-wong-and-curatorial-tour-with-zoe-chan-tickets-1301241942679

Exhibition: A Thousand Forms, One Nature – Art by Yuan Wen
2025-04-16 - 2025-05-22 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
April 16 – May 22
Opening Reception: April 16, 6pm-8pm
Exhibition: A Thousand Forms, One Nature – Art by Yuan Wen
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
Artist Talk: April 25, 6pm-8pm
Lipont Gallery is pleased to present A Thousand Forms, One Nature, a solo exhibition featuring mixed-media works and limited-edition prints by Vancouver-based artist Yuan Wen. This compelling series continues Wen’s ongoing exploration into the dynamic interplay between material agency, ecological systems, and cultural memory. Admission is free and by appointment.
Opening Reception: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-thousand-forms-one-nature-solo-exhibition-by-yuan-wen-tickets-1311044071109
Exhibition: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/artists/yuan-wen/
Artist Talk: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artist-talk-by-yuan-wen-tickets-1311046688939

TAGOR: Inspiration by Collaboration
2025-04-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 22
TAGOR: Inspiration by Collaboration
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex and online via Zoom
7660 Minoru Gate
2pm
Produced by the Textile Arts Guild of Richmond. Collaboration means help, support and insight, either hands-on or with ideas. Share the journey through Judy’s long career as she illustrates with photos how working with groups or individuals has influenced her work and guided her journey as a textile artist.
More Info and To Register: https://tagor.ca/2025/03/01/inspiration-by-collaboration/

Artist Salon: CARFAC BC Resources & Supports for Artists
2025-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 23
Artist Salon: CARFAC BC Resources & Supports for Artists
Online
7pm-8pm
Looking for services to support and develop your art practice? Wondering how artists get paid to show their work? What are the legal and economic rights of visual artists in Canada? Where can an artist find a supportive creative community? CARFAC, or Canadian Artists’ Representation/Le Front des Artistes Canadiens is a national non-profit organization that advocates for Canada’s visual artists. Current CARFAC BC President, Trevor Van den Eijinden, will provide an overview of the many resources they offer for artists including current guidelines in contractual issues, artist fees and legal rights.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/artist-salon-carfac

Webinar: Making Public Art with Specialist Fabricators
2025-04-24 13:00 - 14:30 | BC
April 24
Webinar: Making Public Art with Specialist Fabricators
Online
1pm-2:30pm
Facilitated by Sabina Sutherland, Art Conservator, featuring 3DS Fabrication, Jock Hildebrand Foundry, and Solid Rock Steel Fabricating Co. Ltd. Part of the 2025 Art at Work series of professional development workshops for artists and arts organizations.
To Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/aaw-fabricators

Capstan Village Public Walking Tour
2025-05-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Capstan Canada Line Station
May 10
Capstan Village Public Walking Tour
Capstan Canada Line Station Entrance
10:30am-12pm
Explore public art in Capstan Village, Richmond. Learn more about the artworks and the artists who created them on a guided walking tours led by local arts professionals. All walks are free and meet at the Capstan Canada Line Station entrance.
For more info and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/2025-capstan-village-public-art-walking-tours-4161763

Lulu Series: Cultural Land Trusts
2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
May 15
Lulu Series: Cultural Land Trusts
Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
6pm
Djaka Blais from the Hogan’s Alley Society and Brian McBay of 221A will have an open discussion about the Cultural Land Trust movement as a model to preserve and grow cultural spaces in Canada. In recounting the challenges faced with their respective projects, they will consider the role of ethnocultural communities in reinforcing land rights as well as reciprocity for Indigenous Nations.
Website: http://www.richmond.ca/LuluSeries
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lulu-lecture-series-djaka-blais-and-brian-mcbay-on-cultural-land-trusts-tickets-1261715267329

Artist Talk in Mandarin: Ephemeral Echoes
2025-05-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
May 23
Artist Talk in Mandarin: Ephemeral Echoes
Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall
7700 Minoru Gate
2pm-3pm
Join the artists of Ephemeral Echoes at City Hall Galleria—Geoffrey Feng, Xiangmei Su, Lam Wong, Roger Xiao, Yiwen Xu, Roy Hoh & Wenli Yang, and June Yun–along with curatorial assistant Rebecca Wang 王晨釔 for an artist talk in Mandarin at the Performance Hall in the Richmond Cultural Centre. Each artist will give a brief presentation about their practice and the works featured in the exhibition. Together, they will also reflect on their individual and shared cultural aspirations as Chinese artists working in Vancouver.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/artist-talk-ephemeral-echoes

Electric Wild – Art Exhibition & Live Artist Interview with Taka Sudo
2025-05-24 - 2025-06-21 | Capulet Art Gallery, 150-2288 No. 5 Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
May 24 – June 21
Electric Wild – Art Exhibition & Live Artist Interview with Taka Sudo
Capulet Art Gallery
150-2288 No. 5 Road
Opening Reception: May 24, 2pm-5pm
Capulet Art Gallery proudly presents Electric Wild, a bold new solo exhibition by Japanese-Canadian street-pop artist Taka Sudo. Running from May 24 to June 21, 2025, the exhibition transforms the gallery into an electrified realm of instinct, identity, and modern chaos — with animals, symbols, and urban textures colliding in technicolor form. What sets this exhibition apart is its live artist interview and opening reception on Saturday, May 24. At 3:00 PM, Sigrid Gong, art advisor and founder of SLG Design Agency, will host a talk-show-style conversation with Taka Sudo, diving into the artist’s influences, symbolism, process, and personal philosophy. The interview will be filmed in front of a live audience.
Reception: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/taka-sudo-electric-wild-opening-reception-at-capulet-art-gallery-tickets-1366717080579
Website: https://www.capuletart.com/
