Richmond Arts Coalition

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/

Artist Reception - 4th Annual Islamic Art Experience 2025
2026-01-11 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada

Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life
2026-01-22 - 2026-03-19 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
January 22 – March 19 (Mon – Fri 10am-5pm or by appointment)
Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
A compelling group exhibition featuring the works of Vancouver-based artists Sichen Grace Chen, Yuan Wen, and Echo Xie. Running from January 22 to February 26, 2026, the exhibition invites the public to explore the fluid boundaries between the internal psyche, material agency, and the natural world.
Exhibition Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/artists/in-flux/

Exhibition: The Chromophiliacs - Opening Reception
2026-01-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
January 24 – April 4
Exhibition: The Chromophiliacs
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
January 24, 1pm-4pm: Opening Reception and Tour
This winter, Richmond Art Gallery will explode with colour with works by Diyan Achjadi, Moozhan Ahmadzadegan, Maru Aponte, Sandeep Johal, Yaimel López Zaldívar, Laura Meza Orozco, Osvaldo Ramirez Castillo, Malina Sintnicolaas, Charlene Vickers, and Jan Wade. Published at the beginning of the twenty-first century, David Batchelor’s book Chromophobia (2000) critically examined what the author termed “chromophobia”—the fear of colour. Historically marginalized and othered within European and North American culture, colour continues, even today, to be linked to notions of impurity, primitivism, and decadence. A dynamic response to his still timely thesis, The Chromophiliacs is an electrifying showcase of artists profoundly inspired by colour as well as a myriad of craft practices and cultural aesthetics. Curated by Zoë Chan.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/thechromophiliacs
Richmond Sentinel article: https://richmondsentinel.ca/article-detail/61853/richmond-art-gallerys-the-chromophiliacs-packs-a-powerful-and-artistic-antidote

Art at Work Program: Preparing Public Art Portfolios for Artist Calls
2026-01-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
January 24, 1pm-2:30pm
Art at Work Program: Preparing Public Art Portfolios for Artist Calls
Richmond Cultural Centre, Boardroom
7700 Minoru Gate
Free! Maximum Participants = 10. In this session, participants will learn practical tools and strategies for presenting their work when applying to public art calls, with specific guidance for first-time applicants. A short presentation will be followed by hands-on exercises using current artist calls. Please bring a notebook and writing utensil. Art at Work is a series of professional development workshops designed for artists and arts organizations practicing in any artistic medium. Presented in partnership by the City of Richmond 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.
To register, contact: publicart@richmond.ca
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/learn-and-create/adults/professional-development-for-artists/art-at-work

Artist Salon: Talk & Workshop with Charlene Vickers
2026-01-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 28, 1pm-3pm
Artist Salon: Talk & Workshop with Charlene Vickers
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Join us for a relaxed artist talk and workshop where we’ll explore materials and create a small textile project while chatting, connecting, and getting to know the guest artist. This session features exhibiting artist Charlene Vickers who will share insights into her multidisciplinary art practice and the process in making her works. Following the talk, take part in a hands-on workshop that incorporates fabric collage, sewing and beading techniques.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/salon-vickers

Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life - Opening Reception
2026-01-31 14:00 - 2026-03-07 17:00 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
January 22 – February 26 (Mon – Fri 10am-5pm or by appointment)
Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
A compelling group exhibition featuring the works of Vancouver-based artists Sichen Grace Chen, Yuan Wen, and Echo Xie. Running from January 22 to February 26, 2026, the exhibition invites the public to explore the fluid boundaries between the internal psyche, material agency, and the natural world.
Exhibition Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/artists/in-flux/
Opening Reception: Jan 31, 2pm-5pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/opening-reception-of-art-exhibition-in-flux-rhythms-of-life-tickets-1980595628842
Artist Talk with Sichen Grace Chen: Feb 7, 11am-12pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artist-talk-by-sichen-grace-chen-tickets-1980596525524
Studio Conversation with Yuan Wen: Feb 7, 1pm-3pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-plate-to-paper-a-studio-conversation-by-artist-yuan-wen-tickets-1980596942772

Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life - Artist Talk
2026-02-07 11:00 - 2026-03-14 12:00 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
January 22 – February 26 (Mon – Fri 10am-5pm or by appointment)
Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
Artist Talk with Sichen Grace Chen: Feb 7, 11am-12pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artist-talk-by-sichen-grace-chen-tickets-1980596525524
Discover the hidden rhythms of the Pacific Northwest through the eyes of Sichen Grace Chen at her upcoming artist talk on Saturday, February 7th, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Lipont Gallery. As a centerpiece of the In Flux: Rhythms of Life exhibition, Chen will share the fascinating stories behind her fieldwork at Botanical Beach and her unique philosophy of “aquatic thinking.” Attendees will gain a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how she translates the vibrant intertidal zone into immersive canvases, using saturated colors and rich textures to bridge the gap between human life and the natural world. Whether you are an art student, a nature enthusiast, or a local resident, this free event is a unique opportunity to explore how water acts as a “vital tissue” connecting us all.
Exhibition Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/artists/in-flux/
Opening Reception: Jan 31, 2pm-5pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/opening-reception-of-art-exhibition-in-flux-rhythms-of-life-tickets-1980595628842
Studio Conversation with Yuan Wen: Feb 7, 1pm-3pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-plate-to-paper-a-studio-conversation-by-artist-yuan-wen-tickets-1980596942772

Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life - Studio Conversation
2026-02-07 13:00 - 2026-03-14 15:00 | Lipont Gallery, 4211 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 2C3, Canada
January 22 – February 26 (Mon – Fri 10am-5pm or by appointment)
Exhibition – In Flux: Rhythms of Life
Lipont Gallery
4211 No. 3 Road
Studio Conversation with Yuan Wen: Feb 7, 1pm-3pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-plate-to-paper-a-studio-conversation-by-artist-yuan-wen-tickets-1980596942772
Join artist Yuan Wen for a relaxed two-hour conversation on traditional and contemporary printmaking methods. Wen will showcase prints from the exhibition at Lipont Gallery and discuss the techniques, background, and artistic perspectives behind them. This is an open conversation—bring your curiosity and feel free to ask questions at any time!
Exhibition Website: https://www.lipontgallery.ca/artists/in-flux/
Opening Reception: Jan 31, 2pm-5pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/opening-reception-of-art-exhibition-in-flux-rhythms-of-life-tickets-1980595628842
Artist Talk with Sichen Grace Chen: Feb 7, 11am-12pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artist-talk-by-sichen-grace-chen-tickets-1980596525524

Film Screening and Storytelling with Author Richard Van Camp
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 11, 6pm-8pm
Film Screening and Storytelling with Author Richard Van Camp
Brighouse Library – Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
Please join us for an evening of movies and engaging stories from Denendeh (The Northwest Territories) with Tłįchǫ Dene author Richard Van Camp. We’ll be showing the movie, Three Feathers, based on Richard’s graphic novel with Neiva Mateus, as well as Inkwo for When the Starving Return.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69288d211b0dca3d00debbd1

Richmond Children’s Arts Festival
2026-02-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
February 16, 10am-5pm
Richmond Children’s Arts Festival
Richmond Cultural Centre/Annex
7700 Minoru Gate
The free 17th annual Richmond Children’s Arts Festival, a celebration of community and cultural harmony, will feature a wide variety of entertainment and experiences centred on the theme of “home and belonging.” Highlights will include performances by Tsatsu Stalqayu (Coastal Wolf Pack), Hong De Vancouver Dragon and Lion Dance Team, Axis Theatre and Mdundo Arts, as well as drop-in arts activities, guided exhibition tours and more. The festival celebrates the power of the arts to foster understanding and connection in families and communities across generations and cultures, building community, inspiring curiosity and exploring through play.
Website: https://www.childrensartsfestival.ca/

Richmond Art Gallery 國語導覽 – Exhibition Tour in Mandarin
2026-02-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
February 21, 2pm
Richmond Art Gallery 國語導覽 – Exhibition Tour in Mandarin
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
歡迎參加列治文美術館當前展覽的國語導覽，深入了解展覽主題，並於導覽後一同茶歇交流.
名額有限，請提前報. Exhibition Tour in Mandarin. Drop in for a tour of the current Richmond Art Gallery exhibition in Mandarin. Learn more about the themes of the exhibition through a guided visit and informal discussion over a cup of tea.
RSVP: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/mandarin_chromophilacs

TAGOR Presentation: “An IKEA Bag of Scrapes” with Cheryl Arkison
2026-02-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
February 24, 2pm
TAGOR Presentation: “An IKEA Bag of Scrapes” with Cheryl Arkison
Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
Do you think you can’t do scrappy because it looks too messy or you don’t have pretty scraps? In this lecture and trunk show Cheryl will show you all the pleasures of using your scraps. It starts with sorting and storing and moves on to the many, many ways to use every last piece of fabric.
For more information and registration: https://tagor.ca/blog/

Art at Work: Creating Budgets for Public Art Projects
2026-02-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
February 28, 1pm-2:30pm
Art at Work: Creating Budgets for Public Art Projects
Richmond Cultural Centre – Theatre Under the Stairs
7700 Minoru Gate
Join artist Michael Vandermeer of ie creative to learn about the unique budgeting process for public art projects and best practices in managing project finances and workflow phases. Free workshop, limited seating.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/aaw-publicart-budgets

Art at Work: Exploring Regional Public Art Programs
2026-03-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
March 7, 10:30am-12pm
Art at Work: Exploring Regional Public Art Programs
Richmond Cultural Centre, Theatre Under The Stairs
7700 Minoru Gate
Join us for a free workshop designed to introduce artists to the public art programs in Coquitlam, Surrey, Port Moody and Richmond. Discover the variety of programs, commissions and opportunities for artists available in these cities. Led by public art staff from each municipality, this session will provide valuable insights and detailed information about their respective programs, helping you navigate and engage with the vibrant public art landscape in the region.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/aaw-regional

Gateway Theatre Presents: Behind the Scenes of Wildwoman!
2026-03-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
March 8, 2pm-3pm
Gateway Theatre Presents: Behind the Scenes of Wildwoman!
Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
Have you ever wondered what it takes to put on a play? Would you like the chance to win tickets to a show? Join us for a behind the scenes look at the upcoming show at Gateway Theatre: Wildwoman, based on the shocking true story that inspired Beauty and the Beast. This is a show that will take you on a viciously funny and sexy thrill ride.Ideal for age 16+. Registration required. Please register the total number of people who will be attending with you.All program participants will be entered into a drawing for 1 pair of tickets for Wildwoman at Gateway Theatre (March 26 – April 4, 2026). Recommended for audience age 16+.Presented in partnership with Gateway Theatre.
To Register: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/695592bd6724c63d00e997e9

Community Conversations: Messy Cities with Urbanist Zahra Ebrahim
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
March 19, 7pm
Community Conversations: Messy Cities with Urbanist Zahra Ebrahim
Richmond Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
Join urbanist Zahra Ebrahim in a Community Conversation about her co-edited book Messy Cities: Why We Can’t Plan Everything and the role of spontaneity in making our cities more livable, lively, and inclusive. Messy Cities is a collection of 43 essays featuring diverse perspectives on what it means to be a part of today’s urban landscapes around the world. Come prepared with questions, ideas, and experiences about living in the city to share.
Website: https://yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6945ba246724c63d00e7c790

The Chromophiliacs Exhibition Walkthrough & Reception with VLACC
2026-03-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
March 22, 2pm-3:30pm
The Chromophiliacs Exhibition Walkthrough & Reception with VLACC
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
In partnership with Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre (VLACC), join us for a guided walkthrough of The Chromophiliacs, an electrifying exhibition that celebrates colour as resistance, language, and cultural expression. This special afternoon brings together exhibiting artists Maru Aponte, Yaimel López Zaldívar, and Osvaldo Ramirez Castillo in conversation with Zoë Chan, Curator at Richmond Art Gallery, and Miret Rodriguez, art historian and founder of Curated Tastes.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/vlacc

Speaker Series - Resisting Remoteness: Connecting History, Design, and Comics in the Study of Northeast India
2026-03-30 12:00 - 13:00
March 30, 12pm-1pm
Speaker Series – Resisting Remoteness: Connecting History, Design, and Comics in the Study of Northeast India
Online
India’s Northeast is often stereotyped as “remote”—cut off from dynamic and global historical processes happening elsewhere. This presentation challenges the myth of Northeast India’s isolation by exploring the connected history of a long-forgotten Northeast Indian labour unit during the First World War. But it does so by challenging simultaneously the isolation of scholarly disciplines at KPU. We present a work-in-progress—a story told in comics form—that brings together faculty and student experts across KPU, from fields as diverse as the Digital Humanities, Fine Arts, History, Design, and 3D Printing.
Website: https://www.kpu.ca/arts/speakerseries

Richmond’s Writer in Residence Opening Event
2026-04-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 4, 2pm-3:30pm
Richmond’s Writer in Residence Opening Event
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex – Living Room
7660 Minoru Gate
Drop-in. Richmond’s Writer-in-Residence program will officially launch in 2026 with an opportunity to meet Aaron Chan, ask questions and learn more about the upcoming programming he has planned.
Website: https://richmond.ca/culture/howartworks/artists-opportunities/writerinresidence.htm

Art & Cocktails | The Chromophilliacs
2026-04-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 4, 2pm-4pm
Art & Cocktails | The Chromophilliacs
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Ticket prices: $50-$60. Sip, Explore, and Celebrate Colour! The Chromophiliacs invites you to experience colour in ways that are playful, immersive, and unforgettable. Art & Cocktails brings this experience to life with all your senses. Guided by a curator, you’ll explore the exhibition and dive into the stories, techniques, and vibrant hues of each piece. Along the way, a creative bartendress will present three art-inspired cocktails, each designed in dialogue with the artworks, making each sip a playful, multi-sensory experience.
Tickets: https://curatedtastes.art/event/art-cocktails-the-chromophilliacs-at-richmond-art-gallery/

Art at Work: Tax Webinar for Self-Employed Artists & Small Businesses
2026-04-09 12:00 - 13:30
April 9, 12pm-1:30pm
Art at Work: Tax Webinar for Self-Employed Artists & Small Businesses
Online Webinar
Are you a self-employed artist or small business owner with tax-related questions? Here’s your chance to get them answered by Liaison Officers from Canada Revenue Agency. This webinar will provide general information on business tax deductions, explain common tax errors, and introduce helpful tools and services offered by the CRA. Please note that this webinar seminar does not provide services for filing individual income tax returns.
To Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/aawtaxwebinar

Lulu Series: Rode Work/Under City
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre – Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R9, Canada
April 16, 6pm
Lulu Series: Rode Work/Under City
Richmond Cultural Centre – Theatre Under The Stairs
7700 Minoru Gate
Japanese artist collective SIDE CORE is known for site-specific public projects that blur the boundaries between contemporary art, skate culture and urban infrastructure. The group will discuss their multi-channel video installation rode work ver. under city. Created in collaboration with renowned skate film crew, Far East Skate Network, the piece captures skaters navigating Tokyo’s subterranean environments — including stormwater basins, disused transit tunnels and maintenance corridors. These movements transform utilitarian spaces into expressive terrains, linking isolated structures into a speculative, virtual undercity.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/lulu-apr2026

Artist Salon: Documenting Your Artwork
2026-04-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 25, 1pm-2:30pm
Artist Salon: Documenting Your Artwork
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Learn best practices for photographing your artwork to create high-quality digital images. We will demonstrate proper lighting and staging techniques, as well as digital camera advice. Free workshop, limited spaces. Registration required.
Website to Register: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/salon-documenting

TAGOR: “Beauty Is All Around” with Kathy Wylie
2026-04-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
April 28, 2pm
TAGOR: “Beauty Is All Around” with Kathy Wylie
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex – Creativity Lab
7660 Minoru Gate
Free. Beauty really is all around us and provides a constant source of inspiration. From wreaths to clamshells, papercut-appliqué snowflakes to medallions, you’ll see it all! This lecture focuses on designs that are circular or radiating in nature. Looking at Kathy’s quilts from the past 30 years, you will discover her ongoing fascination working with shapes that are round.
Website: https://tagor.ca/2026/01/01/beauty-is-all-around-with-kathy-wylie/
