How Art Works

05/26/2026

Mandarin speakers are invited to join us for a free public art walking tour of Minoru Park and Richmond City Hall.

Explore the City's incredible public art collection on a guided walking tour, and learn more about the artworks and the artists who created them along the way.

🗓️ Saturday, June 20
⏰ 10:30 am–12:00 pm
📍 Meet at the entrance of Richmond-Brighouse Canada Line Station, 6222 No. 3 Road

🔗 Registration is required - visit the link in our profile to learn more and save your spot.

This tour is organized by Richmond Public Art and part of a free series offered in English and Mandarin.

05/19/2026

📝 Reminder! Richmond-based artists are encouraged to submit proposals for the 2026 No. 3 Road Art Columns Program, Part II, on display from August 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027. Three commissioned artists will each receive an artist fee of $1,500 for four print-ready digital artwork files. This opportunity is relevant to artists residing in Richmond with practices in mixed media, painting, illustration, photography, printmaking, drawing and other media.

👩‍🎨 Artist Fee: $1,500.00
🎨 Eligibility: Artists residing in Richmond. Must be 19+ years.
🗓️ Submission Deadline: Thursday, May 28, 2026

To learn more and apply, visit:
https://richmond.ca/culture/howartworks/publicart/artist-calls.htm

Image: Intertidal Stilt Dance, Marina Szijarto, 2025

Artists who wish to be notified directly of Richmond Public Art Program artist calls as they are announced, can contact [email protected] to be added to the email list. Artists are also encouraged to subscribe to the Richmond Arts Coalition e-news to receive up-to-date information on a variety o...

05/01/2026

Art at Work returns on Sunday with top-tips for art market vendors, makers and artist small businesses!

🧺 Art at Work: Preparing for Art Markets
🗓️ Sunday, May 3, 1:00–2:30pm
📍 Richmond Cultural Centre, Theatre Under the Stairs
🎟️ FREE - RSVP to [email protected]

About the Presenters:

Ilena Cramer is a multi-disciplinary artist, teacher, writer, designer and lifelong student of ceramics and clay. She studied ballet in Russia during Perestroika, received an arts degree in Alaska, made pottery in the mountains of Mexico, and has created many plays around the world. Her current practice finds local landscape, environment and materials encountering myth, story and history.

Originally from the United Kingdom, Sophie Slater is an arts administrator, market organizer, and textiles artist based in Vancouver. Sophie’s artistic practice explores natural dyeing, quilting, and basketry. With five years experience organizing craft fairs, and working as Operations Manager at artist-run centre Western Front since 2023, she leads Toque Craft Fair every December.

Toque Craft Fair is an annual holiday market and community fundraiser benefiting Western Front, a non-profit artist-run centre in Mount Pleasant. Welcoming over 5,000 visitors each year, Toque features a curated selection of artists, craftspeople, and designers—showcasing the very best of what’s made in BC. Spread across two floors of Western Front’s heritage building, the fair invites you to shop from over sixty artists and connect with the creativity rooted in our community.

www.richmondartgallery.org/aaw-artmarkets

03/18/2026

🚀 Hard launching Richmond’s 2026 Writer-in-Residence Aaron Chan, presented by the City of Richmond and Richmond Public Library (). Check the link in our bio to learn more and register.

Music by Berool (https://beroolmusic.com)

03/17/2026

💸💻 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.

Art at Work: Tax Webinar for Self-employed Artists and Small Businesses
Thu, Apr 9, 12:00–1:00pm
Online Webinar - FREE

To learn more and register, visit: www.richmondartgallery.org/aawtaxwebinar

03/13/2026

Together, the City of Richmond and Richmond Public Library warmly welcome Aaron Chan as Richmond’s 2026 Writer-in-Residence.

Aaron’s residency will explore themes of queerness, intersectionality, identity and bridging cultural and generational divides. From April 4 to June 20, Aaron will support emerging writers through a series of free workshops, events and conversations for teens and adults.

Registration is now open and space is limited. To learn more and register, visit richmond.ca/WriterInResidence

02/19/2026

Thank you so much for joining us at the 2026 Children’s Arts Festival! Whether you were dancing, learning or painting with your young ones, we hope you had a great time with your entire family.

This year’s Richmond Children’s Arts 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. We believe that by encouraging children to explore the arts, you are not only helping nurture their creativity and build skills, but are also allowing them to develop meaningful connections with others in their community.

Feel free to check out howartworks.ca today to find out more about year-round arts programs provided by the City of Richmond.

02/13/2026

The 2026 Children’s Arts Festival is coming up soon on Monday, February 16! 🎉

We’re excited to celebrate Family Day with the community, and hope you’re ready for a full day of fun and excitement for the whole family.

Here’s some important info at a glance:

🆓 It’s completely free to participate in the festival this year.

🚏 Public transit is the best way to get here as parking is limited. Take the Canada Line to Richmond-Brighouse Station, or any buses that stop at Richmond Centre.

🍼 Stroller parking is available outside of the Cultural Centre by the water fountain.

🍴 Food trucks like , , and Roasted Revolution will be onsite. There will also be water fountains for you to refill your water bottles.

♿ The festival is fully accessible. Accessible parking is available behind the the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, and accessible washrooms can be found inside the Richmond Cultural Centre.

ℹ️ Please head to the Information Desk at either the Cultural Centre or the Cultural Centre Annex if you have any questions.

Have more questions? Leave a comment below or visit: https://www.childrensartsfestival.ca/festival-info

02/12/2026

Do you have a furry friend that might need a little extra care? 🧸🩹

Visit the Teddy Bear Repair Café happening February 16 at the Richmond Children’s Arts Festival for our friendly “doctors” who are ready to help well-loved stuffed animals with anything from rips and tears, to reattaching limbs and restuffing toys!

The City of Richmond supports a circular economy by encouraging residents to use, reuse or repair and recycle items multiple times to help reduce waste and reliance on natural resources. ♻️🛠️

Booking an appointment is recommended, and drop-ins will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until 4:00pm. One item per session only.

Make your appointment today at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/teddy-bear-repair-cafe-at-the-richmond-childrens-arts-festival-tickets-1976235672094

02/11/2026

Did you know that people born in the Year of the Horse are said to be energetic and passionate? Embrace the excitement and good fortune of the upcoming Lunar New Year with us at the Children’s Arts Festival! 🐎✨

👐Horse Cups: Preschool Pinch Pots with Bella Kwiatkowski
Children ages 3-5 can create a pinch pot cup inspired by the year of the horse by rolling, shaping, joining and texturizing clay.
*Space is limited, interested participants must request a ticket at the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex Front Desk before the workshop begins*

🖌️ Chinese Calligraphy with the Chinese Artists Association of Richmond and the Chinese Ink & Brush Society
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Chinese art and calligraphy and explore hands-on practice writing Chinese calligraphy with the traditional ink and brush

🔥 Paint by Numbers: Year of the Fire Horse with Wen Wen (Cherry) Lu
Help bring the Fire Horse to life using bold colours and a little creativity! Add your mark to this collaborative painting and watch this community-created artwork take shape throughout the day

📜 Storytelling by Mia Zhou
Take part in this engaging performance of a Chinese legend and also learn Lunar New Year greeting phrases

EVENT DETAILS
📅 Monday, February 16, 10:00am–5:00pm
📍 Richmond Cultural Centre & Richmond Public Library
📲 https://www.childrensartsfestival.ca