Richmond Arts Coalition

Webinar: Exploring Regional Public Art Programs
2025-03-01 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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 | British Columbia
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 | British Columbia
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 | British Columbia
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 | British Columbia
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/

Artist Salon with Mary Sui Yee Wong
2025-05-28 12:00 - 13:00 | British Columbia
May 28
Artist Salon with Mary Sui Yee Wong
Online
12pm-1pm
Presented by the Richmond Art Gallery. Learn about the artistic journey of Montreal-based artist Mary Sui Yee Wong in this exclusive online event. Born in Hong Kong and raised in Vancouver’s Chinatown, Wong has been a vital force in Montréal’s Chinese Canadian community, mentoring artists of the Asian diaspora and shaping the city’s artist-run scene. She will share insights into her decades-long career, exploring themes of activism, mentorship, and the intersection of art and community. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear her reflections on art, motherhood, and advocacy.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/artist-salon-wong

The Writer’s Life: From Process to Publishing (Panel)
2025-05-31 14:00 - 15:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
May 31
The Writer’s Life: From Process to Publishing (Panel)
Richmond Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
2pm-3:30pm
Join Richmond’s 2025 Writer In Residence Taslim Jafer and friends for a conversation on the writer’s life. Topics covered include how and why one writes, the challenges and successes of the journey, the various publishing paths and more. The discussion will be moderated by Taslim with an opportunity for the audience to pose questions. Suitable for all ages.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/67e6063702af8d6d0061480b

Steveston Spot Prawn Day
2025-06-07 | British Columbia
June 7
Steveston Spot Prawn Day
Steveston
Join 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. There will be live music throughout the day on the boardwalk including a local Sea Shanty! And Circus West will be performing throughout the day. Learn about Gyotaku, the traditional Japanese method of fish printing, and try it for yourself! There will also be facepainting, an inflatable bouncy boat and live performances for the kids to enjoy.
Website: https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/steveston-spot-prawn-seafood-celebration/spot-prawn-day/

Doors Open Richmond
2025-06-07 - 2025-06-08 | British Columbia
June 7 – June 8
Doors Open Richmond
Doors Open Richmond is a free annual celebration that raises civic awareness and showcases the diverse, multicultural places and communities of the city. This year’s event brings together over 50 partner sites spanning art studios, national historic sites, agricultural farms, and religious organizations that highlight the diversity of the city.
Site Map: https://www.richmondmuseum.ca/doors-open-sites/

2025 Capstan Village Public Art Walking Tour (Mandarin)
2025-06-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Capstan Canada Line Station
June 7
2025 Capstan Village Public Art Walking Tour (Mandarin)
Capstan Skytrain Station
1pm-2:30pm
A Mandarin edition of the walking tour. Explore public art in Capstan Village. Learn more about the artworks and the artists who created them on guided walking tours led by local arts professionals.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/2025-capstan-village-public-art-walking-tours-4161763

Doors Open Richmond: Public Art Tour on the Canada Line
2025-06-07 13:00 - 15:30 | Capstan Canada Line Station
June 7
Doors Open Richmond: Public Art Tour on the Canada Line
Capstan Skytrain Station
1pm-3:30pm
As part of Doors Open Richmond, get an insider’s view to the public art along the Canada Line and in the Richmond Art Gallery. Capture Photography Festival artists Khim Mata Hipol and Lauraine Mak, Gallery Curator Zoë Chan, and Richmond Public Art Planner Biliana Velkova will take visitors on a walking tour of their public artworks currently installed at Canada Line stations in Richmond. They will discuss the works on display at Capstan, Aberdeen, Lansdowne, and Brighouse stations. The afternoon will culminate at the Richmond Art Gallery for a tea break and curatorial tour of Restless by Nature, a retrospective on Mary Sui Yee Wong, whose work is also featured at Lansdowne Station.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/doorsopen-tour

Curator Tour: Restless by Nature
2025-06-07 15:30 - 16:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
June 7
Curator Tour: Restless by Nature
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
3:15pm-4pm
Join Richmond Art Gallery curator Zoë Chan for an informal tour of Restless by Nature, a retrospective on Mary Sui Yee Wong. Learn more about the exhibition through a guided visit and informal discussion over a cup of tea. No registration required, just show up!
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/curator-tour

Artist Salon – Media Lab Open House for Artists
2025-06-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
June 25, 7pm
Artist Salon – Media Lab Open House for Artists
Richmond Media Lab
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
7660 Minoru Gate
Rescheduled from March 2025, this is an open house for artists to learn about what equipment and workshops are available for artists in Richmond’s Media Lab. My colleague Melanie Devoy will be leading us and answering your queries on all digital, audio & video equipment available for use, including 3D printing, iPad tools & apps, video editing suite, and more. Melanie creates all the workshops for adults, so this is the time to suggest some things you would like to learn or practice! NOTE – this session has limited space and is OVERSOLD due to the large number of ‘no-shows’ at our free events. Arrive on time to ensure a seat. We will try our best to accommodate everyone.
Waitlist Signup: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artist-salon-richmond-media-lab-open-house-for-artists-tickets-1301179415659

Indigenous Author Series: Jessica Johns: Bad Cree
2025-06-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
June 26
Indigenous Author Series: Jessica Johns: Bad Cree
Richmond Public Library – Brighouse
7700 Minoru Gate
7pm-8pm
Join Jessica Johns for a reading and presentation of her award-winning novel, Bad Cree. Explore the elements of her storytelling that invoke dreaming, matriarchal governance, and imagining futures of kinship. This program is for adults.
To Register: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/680a84f1a92893579f38732a

Art at Work: Preparing for Art Markets: Facilitated by artist Ilena Cramer
2025-06-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
June 28
Art at Work: Preparing for Art Markets: Facilitated by artist Ilena Cramer
Richmond Cultural Centre – Theatre Under The Stairs
7700 Minoru Gate
10am-11:30am
Are you ready to enter the world of art markets and craft sales? Join artist Ilena Cramer for an informative session covering different types of markets, understanding the right ones for your business, planning your table, methods of payment, engaging customers and other top tips for first-timers. Art at Work is a series of professional development workshops designed for artists and arts organizations practicing in any artistic medium. The program is presented in partnership by the City of Richmond, Richmond Public Art 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.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/aaw-markets

Colours of the Land – The Art of Indigenous Wool Dyeing
2025-06-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Highway, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 1B4, Canada
June 28
Colours of the Land – The Art of Indigenous Wool Dyeing
Richmond Nature Park
11851 Westminster Highway
11am-3pm
Visit the Richmond Nature Park as Musqueam artist Rita Kompst-Point displays her beautifully dyed wool, created using natural dyes from mushrooms, lichens, goldenrod, Oregon grape, Salal and more. Learn about the dyeing process, showcasing the traditional techniques used to achieve vibrant colours. This is a unique opportunity to experience Indigenous artistry and learn about the cultural significance of natural dyes. This program is for all ages. No registration required.
Website: https://richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/nationalindigenouspeoplesday.htm
