Richmond Arts Coalition

Capstan Village Public Art Walking Tour (in Mandarin) | Rebecca Wang | 國語導覽
2025-09-13 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver) | Capstan Canada Line Station
September 13
Capstan Village Public Art Walking Tour (in Mandarin) | Rebecca Wang | 國語導覽
Capstan Station
3300 No. 3 Road
1pm-2:30pm
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capstan-village-public-art-walking-tour-rebecca-wang-tickets-1291904905349?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Opening Reception: Exhibition: Manuel Axel Strain, xʷən̓iwən ce:p kʷθəθ nəw̓eyəł ((((Remember your teachings))))
2025-09-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 13 – November 9
Exhibition: Manuel Axel Strain, xʷən̓iwən ce:p kʷθəθ nəw̓eyəł ((((Remember your teachings))))
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Opening Reception: September 13, 2pm-4pm
Known for their passionate work rooted in personal experience, artist Manuel Axel Strain embraces and exalts the Coast Salish longhouse to confront the oppressive, racist colonial context surrounding them. Their major multi-media exhibition—including paintings, sculptures, family photographs, video, and installation—promises to transform the Gallery with a dynamic mix of new and recent artworks rendered in their boldly unique style.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/strain_opening

Culture Days
2025-09-19 - 2025-10-12 | British Columbia
September 19 – October 12
Culture Days
Celebrated nationally and experienced locally, Culture Days highlights the talents of artists, cultural producers, dancers, designers, makers, musicians, performers, photographers, writers and others who open their creative spaces to the public or present free, participatory activities and experiences. Richmond’s artists and cultural organizations will offer free or pay-what-you-may experiences such as hands-on workshops, creative placemaking activities, behind-the-scenes tours, open studio events, information sessions and demonstrations, event organizers are increasing awareness, pride and participation in the arts and activating public spaces through, and for, the arts.
The Richmond Arts Coalition will be presenting a youth art exhibition with an interactive element outside of our Cornerspace in the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex (7660 Minoru Gate), a result of youth art workshops conducted in partnership with School District 38.
City of Richmond listings: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/culturedays.htm
Culture Days website: https://culturedays.ca/en/events

Richmond Public Art and Parks Bike Tour: Nature Calls
2025-09-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V7C 0A2, Canada
September 21
Richmond Public Art and Parks Bike Tour: Nature Calls
Richmond Olympic Oval
6111 River Road
11am-1pm
Join us for a free bike tour along Richmond’s scenic dyke presented as part of Culture Days. This fun, family-friendly tour explores playful public art on waterfront washrooms and the wild beauty of the foreshore. Led by Biliana Velkova, Public Art Planner, and Egan Davis, Parks Operations Manager for the City of Richmond. Pack a lunch for a picnic at Gary Point Park.
To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/richmond-public-art-and-parks-bike-tour-nature-calls-tickets-1520312980049

Collaborative Drawing with Manuel Axel Strain (Culture Days)
2025-09-21 12:00 - 15:00 | British Columbia
September 21
Collaborative Drawing with Manuel Axel Strain (Culture Days)
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
12pm-3pm
Drop into the gallery to join in a large-scale drawing project with exhibiting artist Manuel Axel Strain. This will be a community collaborative activity for everyone to explore mark-making, colouring, and drawing on a grand scale.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/cd-drawing

Author Talk and Plant Walk with LoriAnn Bird (For grades 4-6)
2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 24, 10am-11am
Author Talk and Plant Walk with LoriAnn Bird (For grades 4-6)
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
Join us as Indigenous Red River Métis herbalist LoriAnn Bird will be sharing her first book Revered Roots which contains purposeful and powerful reference to lessons, nourishment, healing and history of our ‘plant teachers’. She will be offering a 15 minute in class presentation and then taking the group on a guided 45 minute outdoor plant walk through Minoru Park. Please note that this presentation is intended for children in grades 4-6.
To Register: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/689e2eb46ecff3faef536e21

Artist Salon Webinar with Aysha McConkey, Junior Biologist and Mural Artist
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:00 | British Columbia
September 24
Artist Salon Webinar with Aysha McConkey, Junior Biologist and Mural Artist
Online
7pm-8pm
Learn how junior biologist and BC’s Bat Ambassador uses her nature research to develop illustrations and murals into a growing art practice. McConkey shares tips and advice on mural work, applying for municipal mural and public art projects, and how to incorporate what you love into your art. City of Richmond Public Art Planner Biliana Velkova will also join in the conversation and answer questions about how to apply and what to expect from the Community Mural Program for Richmond.
To Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/salon-mcconkey

An Evening with Richard Van Camp – Author Talk
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 25, 7pm
An Evening with Richard Van Camp – Author Talk
Richmond Public Library – Brighouse
7700 Minoru Gate
Join best-selling author Richard Van Camp for an evening of storytelling. He will share his life’s work of reclaiming stories; family and community medicines; and interviews with Elders from his home community of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. Hear miracle stories about how he and others—children of residential school Survivors—have spent their adult lives reclaiming what was almost lost.
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/special-events/NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation.htm

Stories for Babies with Author Richard Van Camp
2025-09-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 26, 10:30am-11:30am
Stories for Babies with Author Richard Van Camp
Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
Please join us as children’s book author Richard Van Camp reads from his children’s books Little You, We Sang You Home, Nighty Night: A Bedtime Song for Babies, Kiss by Kiss, and May We Have Enough to Share. Richard will share fun stories about parenthood and how each baby–and everyone who join us–is a sweet miracle and proof of the universe’s kindness.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68520471a394bf4e3c489035

One Richmond, Many Cultures – Richmond Caring Place Society
2025-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Richmond Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 27, 11am-3pm
One Richmond, Many Cultures – Richmond Caring Place Society
7000 Minoru Blvd
Celebrate the vibrant tapestry of cultures that make up our community through music, dance, art, and delicious food! Immerse yourself in the beauty of different traditions, connect with people from all walks of life, and learn something new about the world around you. This event is all about unity, understanding, and appreciation for the rich diversity that makes Richmond such a special place. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to come together as one community, embracing the many cultures that call Richmond home.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/one-richmond-many-cultures-tickets-1669358017769

國語導覽 – Exhibition Tour in Mandarin
2025-09-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 27, 2pm-3pm
國語導覽 – Exhibition Tour in Mandarin
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Drop in for a tour of our current exhibition in Mandarin. Learn more about the themes through a guided visit and informal discussion over a cup of tea. Limited spaces, RSVP to reserve a seat.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/strain-mandarin

Art Talkback Series with SF Ho and Manuel Axel Strain
2025-09-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 28, 2pm-3:30pm
Art Talkback Series with SF Ho and Manuel Axel Strain
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Featured artist Manuel Axel Strain invites local artists and cultural workers into a collaborative and reflective gathering at the Gallery. This informal series blends thoughtful conversation, community insight, and hands-on experiences, offering participants a chance to engage directly with the artworks and each other in a welcoming, interactive setting. Whether you’re an artist, art lover, or simply curious, come explore the exhibition in new ways.
To RSVP: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/sf-ho

Art Talkback Series with Elliott Ramsey and Manuel Axel Strain
2025-10-05 14:00 - 17:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
October 5, 2pm-3:30pm
Art Talkback Series with Elliott Ramsey and Manuel Axel Strain
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Featured artist Manuel Axel Strain invites local artists and cultural workers into a collaborative and reflective gathering at the Gallery. This informal series blends thoughtful conversation, community insight, and hands-on experiences, offering participants a chance to engage directly with the artworks and each other in a welcoming, interactive setting. Whether you’re an artist, art lover, or simply curious, come explore the exhibition in new ways.
RSVP: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/elliott-ramsey

2025 City of Richmond Diversity Symposium
2025-10-07 08:30 - 12:30 | Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Canada
October 7, 8:30am-12:30pm
2025 City of Richmond Diversity Symposium
Richmond City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road
The City of Richmond Diversity Symposium is a free conference for professionals, volunteers, and community members interested in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their communities. This year’s event theme, Finding Common Ground: Building Shared Understanding for Inclusion, invites speakers and participants to reflect on how we can reinforce and sustain equity and inclusion efforts through meaningful dialogue and collective action.
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/social/inclusion/diversitysymposium.htm

Art Talkback Series with Zoe Kompst and Manuel Axel Strain
2025-10-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
October 14, 7pm-8:30pm
Art Talkback Series with Zoe Kompst and Manuel Axel Strain
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Join Musqueam artist Zoe Kompst for an engaging evening that looks at the exhibition through the lens of Indigenous traditions and everyday connections to the land. Learn how natural materials like plants and minerals are used to make dyes and paints, and how these practices carry stories and cultural meaning. After the talk, participants will get to try making their own natural paints using tools passed down through artist Manuel Axel Strain’s family. No art experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to get hands-on.
RSVP: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/zoe-kompst

Art After Dark: Youth Event for Ages 13-24
2025-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
October 17, 6pm-8pm
Art After Dark: Youth Event for Ages 13-24
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Presented by Richmond Youth Services & Richmond Art Gallery. Join us for a vibrant autumn edition of Art After Dark, a special after-hours event exclusively for youth and young creatives (ages 13–24)! This FREE drop-in evening is all about celebrating art, community, and self-expression in a welcoming and inspiring space.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/art-after-dark-youth

Meet The Artist: Secret Solitudes – Paintings by Sally Clark
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
October 21, 6pm-8pm
Meet The Artist: Secret Solitudes – Paintings by Sally Clark
Lipont Gallery, Rm218 (no elevator)
4211 No.3 Road
This intimate event offers an opportunity to engage directly with the artist and delve into the captivating narrative of her new exhibition.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/meet-the-artist-sally-clark-at-exhibition-secret-solitudes-tickets-1766704543849

Artist Salon Webinar with Manuel Axel Strain
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
October 22, 7pm-8pm
Artist Salon Webinar with Manuel Axel Strain
Online
Exhibiting artist Manuel Axel Strain shares insights into their art practice that includes exhibiting artwork, presenting workshops, and coordinating a multidisciplinary arts festival. Join the artist for a behind-the-scenes look at sustaining an art career while staying connected to community and culture. This talk offers practical insight, honest reflections, and answers to your questions on balancing the many roles of a multi-faceted arts practice. This free online session will be hosted on the Zoom Webinar platform.
To Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/salon-strain

TAGOR Workshop: Adding the Wow Factor with Jennifer Houlden
2025-10-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
October 28, 2pm
TAGOR Workshop: Adding the Wow Factor with Jennifer Houlden
Creativity Lab, Richmond Cultural Centre Annex (7660 Minoru Gate) and on Zoom
Colour Catches the eye but contrast keeps it there! Get ready to explore the power of contrast! In this inspiring and informative trunk show, Jennifer Houlden shares how contrast – through value, texture, pattern and embellishment – can add depth, movement, and that eye-catching WOW factor to your quilts. Packed with tips, tricks and plenty of visual inspiration, this presentation is full of ideas to get your creative juices flowing that you can take back to your own sewing room.
Website: https://tagor.ca/2025/08/12/adding-the-wow-factor-with-jennifer-houlden/

TAGOR – Adding the Wow Factor with Jennifer Houlden
2025-10-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
October 28, 2pm
TAGOR – Adding the Wow Factor with Jennifer Houlden
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex and online
7660 Minoru Gate
Colour Catches the eye but contrast keeps it there! Get ready to explore the power of contrast! In this inspiring and informative trunk show through Zoom, Jennifer Houlden shares how contrast – through value, texture, pattern and embellishment – can add depth, movement, and that eye-catching WOW factor to your quilts. Packed with tips, tricks and plenty of visual inspiration, this presentation is full of ideas to get your creative jusices flowing that you can take back to your own sewing room.
Website: https://tagor.ca/2025/08/12/adding-the-wow-factor-with-jennifer-houlden/

Gateway Theatre presents: Behind the Scenes of Annie!
2025-11-23 14:30 - 15:30 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
November 23, 2:30pm-3:30pm
Gateway Theatre presents: Behind the Scenes of Annie!
Richmond Cultural Centre – Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
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 2025 holiday musical Annie!, an award-winning musical adaptation of the classic.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68a778c16ecff3faef541bd7

TAGOR: SOS – Save Our Stories with Sandy Simmelink
2025-11-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
November 25, 2pm
TAGOR: SOS – Save Our Stories with Sandy Simmelink
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex + Online (Zoom)
Creativity Lab
7660 Minoru Gate
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 through Zoom, 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 to Register: https://tagor.ca/2025/08/09/nov-25-save-our-stories-with-sandy-simmelink/

TAGOR Workshop: Save Our Stories with Sandy Simmelink
2025-11-25 14:00 - 16:00 | 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/
