Richmond Arts Coalition
@racoalition.bsky.social
Your non-profit Arts Voice for Richmond, BC, Canada.
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Hello! We are the Richmond Arts Coalition, a volunteer-led, non-profit, non-partisan voice for artists and the arts in Richmond, BC, Canada. We aim to connect artists to opportunities, to connect audiences to artists, and to be an informed voice for the arts community.
Songs in the Snow is this Saturday! (And the next one!)
RAC and the SHS are incredibly excited to welcome incredible performers, artists, and YOU to celebrate the spirit of the season with us!
Check out the full list of performers and artists here: richmondartscoalition.com/news/songs-i...
RAC and the SHS are incredibly excited to welcome incredible performers, artists, and YOU to celebrate the spirit of the season with us!
Check out the full list of performers and artists here: richmondartscoalition.com/news/songs-i...
December 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Songs in the Snow is this Saturday! (And the next one!)
RAC and the SHS are incredibly excited to welcome incredible performers, artists, and YOU to celebrate the spirit of the season with us!
Check out the full list of performers and artists here: richmondartscoalition.com/news/songs-i...
RAC and the SHS are incredibly excited to welcome incredible performers, artists, and YOU to celebrate the spirit of the season with us!
Check out the full list of performers and artists here: richmondartscoalition.com/news/songs-i...
A kind article on ArtRich 2025!
"Appreciative crowds attended the excellent, well managed opening night reception. This event featured brilliant works of art, live music performed by a talented young harpist, a beverage bar and tasty treats. "
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"Appreciative crowds attended the excellent, well managed opening night reception. This event featured brilliant works of art, live music performed by a talented young harpist, a beverage bar and tasty treats. "
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Out and About: Black Friday brings colourful exhibition to Richmond
ArtRich runs at the Richmond Art Gallery until Jan. 4, 2026
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December 1, 2025 at 11:42 PM
A kind article on ArtRich 2025!
"Appreciative crowds attended the excellent, well managed opening night reception. This event featured brilliant works of art, live music performed by a talented young harpist, a beverage bar and tasty treats. "
www.richmond-news.com/opinion/blac...
"Appreciative crowds attended the excellent, well managed opening night reception. This event featured brilliant works of art, live music performed by a talented young harpist, a beverage bar and tasty treats. "
www.richmond-news.com/opinion/blac...
Our Featured Member: Steve Bridger!
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Steve Bridger grew up in Vancouver and moved to Richmond’s Slough District over forty years ago. He painted from childhood, exploring many aspects of two dimensional art, and also studied at Emily Carr...
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Steve Bridger grew up in Vancouver and moved to Richmond’s Slough District over forty years ago. He painted from childhood, exploring many aspects of two dimensional art, and also studied at Emily Carr...
Steve Bridger - Richmond Arts Coalition
Painter
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November 20, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Our Featured Member: Steve Bridger!
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Steve Bridger grew up in Vancouver and moved to Richmond’s Slough District over forty years ago. He painted from childhood, exploring many aspects of two dimensional art, and also studied at Emily Carr...
richmondartscoalition.com/portfolios/s...
Steve Bridger grew up in Vancouver and moved to Richmond’s Slough District over forty years ago. He painted from childhood, exploring many aspects of two dimensional art, and also studied at Emily Carr...
Artist Call for Richmond Seniors (55+):
RAC Cornerspace Exhibitions
Form to apply:
richmondartscoalition.com/cornerspaceexhibition
Deadline: November 23
With kind support from the Richmond Community Foundation, we are excited to launch a new artist call for the Cornerspace Art Exhibition space.
RAC Cornerspace Exhibitions
Form to apply:
richmondartscoalition.com/cornerspaceexhibition
Deadline: November 23
With kind support from the Richmond Community Foundation, we are excited to launch a new artist call for the Cornerspace Art Exhibition space.
RAC Cornerspace Exhibitions - Artist Call - Richmond Seniors 55+ - Richmond Arts Coalition
RAC Cornerspace Exhibitions – Artist Call – Richmond Seniors 55+ Deadline to apply: November 23, 2025 With kind and welcome...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Artist Call for Richmond Seniors (55+):
RAC Cornerspace Exhibitions
Form to apply:
richmondartscoalition.com/cornerspaceexhibition
Deadline: November 23
With kind support from the Richmond Community Foundation, we are excited to launch a new artist call for the Cornerspace Art Exhibition space.
RAC Cornerspace Exhibitions
Form to apply:
richmondartscoalition.com/cornerspaceexhibition
Deadline: November 23
With kind support from the Richmond Community Foundation, we are excited to launch a new artist call for the Cornerspace Art Exhibition space.
Richmond Children’s Arts Festival Artist Call! Deadline to Apply: November 14th, 2025. Are you interested in facilitating a class or workshop, showcasing your work through performance, or giving a demonstration? We’d love to hear from you!
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Richmond Children's Arts Festival - Artist Call - Richmond Arts Coalition
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November 12, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Richmond Children’s Arts Festival Artist Call! Deadline to Apply: November 14th, 2025. Are you interested in facilitating a class or workshop, showcasing your work through performance, or giving a demonstration? We’d love to hear from you!
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Our Featured Member: Susan Skemp!
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Susan’s career has taken her worldwide. Susan was a guest entertainer for Princess Cruises, the female lead at the Diamond Horseshoe for Tokyo Disneyland, and starred in “Escandola,” a musical revue in Europe...
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Susan’s career has taken her worldwide. Susan was a guest entertainer for Princess Cruises, the female lead at the Diamond Horseshoe for Tokyo Disneyland, and starred in “Escandola,” a musical revue in Europe...
Susan Skemp - Richmond Arts Coalition
Singer and Performer
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November 11, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Our Featured Member: Susan Skemp!
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Susan’s career has taken her worldwide. Susan was a guest entertainer for Princess Cruises, the female lead at the Diamond Horseshoe for Tokyo Disneyland, and starred in “Escandola,” a musical revue in Europe...
richmondartscoalition.com/portfolios/s...
Susan’s career has taken her worldwide. Susan was a guest entertainer for Princess Cruises, the female lead at the Diamond Horseshoe for Tokyo Disneyland, and starred in “Escandola,” a musical revue in Europe...
Richmond Children’s Arts Festival:
Call for Performers, Demonstrators, Workshop-Leaders, and Interactive Art Exhibitors!
Deadline to Apply: November 14th, 2025
richmondartscoalition.com/childrensart...
Call for Performers, Demonstrators, Workshop-Leaders, and Interactive Art Exhibitors!
Deadline to Apply: November 14th, 2025
richmondartscoalition.com/childrensart...
November 6, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Richmond Children’s Arts Festival:
Call for Performers, Demonstrators, Workshop-Leaders, and Interactive Art Exhibitors!
Deadline to Apply: November 14th, 2025
richmondartscoalition.com/childrensart...
Call for Performers, Demonstrators, Workshop-Leaders, and Interactive Art Exhibitors!
Deadline to Apply: November 14th, 2025
richmondartscoalition.com/childrensart...
Richmond Children’s Arts Festival:
Call for Performers, Demonstrators, Workshop-Leaders, and Interactive Art Exhibitors!
Deadline to Apply: November 14th, 2025
richmondartscoalition.com/childrensart...
Artists will receive compensation for services.
Call for Performers, Demonstrators, Workshop-Leaders, and Interactive Art Exhibitors!
Deadline to Apply: November 14th, 2025
richmondartscoalition.com/childrensart...
Artists will receive compensation for services.
October 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Richmond Children’s Arts Festival:
Call for Performers, Demonstrators, Workshop-Leaders, and Interactive Art Exhibitors!
Deadline to Apply: November 14th, 2025
richmondartscoalition.com/childrensart...
Artists will receive compensation for services.
Call for Performers, Demonstrators, Workshop-Leaders, and Interactive Art Exhibitors!
Deadline to Apply: November 14th, 2025
richmondartscoalition.com/childrensart...
Artists will receive compensation for services.
Our Featured Member: Richmond Potters' Club!
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The Richmond Potters’ Club is a non-profit community organization which brings together a diverse group of potters whose goals are to develop their artisan skills and promote ceramic arts in Richmond.
richmondartscoalition.com/portfolios/r...
The Richmond Potters’ Club is a non-profit community organization which brings together a diverse group of potters whose goals are to develop their artisan skills and promote ceramic arts in Richmond.
Richmond Potters' Club - Richmond Arts Coalition
Promoting Ceramic Arts
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October 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Our Featured Member: Richmond Potters' Club!
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The Richmond Potters’ Club is a non-profit community organization which brings together a diverse group of potters whose goals are to develop their artisan skills and promote ceramic arts in Richmond.
richmondartscoalition.com/portfolios/r...
The Richmond Potters’ Club is a non-profit community organization which brings together a diverse group of potters whose goals are to develop their artisan skills and promote ceramic arts in Richmond.
Richmond Children’s Arts Festival – Artist Call!
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Call for Performers, Demonstrators, Workshop-Leaders, and Interactive Art Exhibitors!
Deadline to Apply: November 14th, 2025
richmondartscoalition.com/childrensart...
Call for Performers, Demonstrators, Workshop-Leaders, and Interactive Art Exhibitors!
Deadline to Apply: November 14th, 2025
Richmond Children's Arts Festival - Artist Call - Richmond Arts Coalition
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October 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Richmond Children’s Arts Festival – Artist Call!
richmondartscoalition.com/childrensart...
Call for Performers, Demonstrators, Workshop-Leaders, and Interactive Art Exhibitors!
Deadline to Apply: November 14th, 2025
richmondartscoalition.com/childrensart...
Call for Performers, Demonstrators, Workshop-Leaders, and Interactive Art Exhibitors!
Deadline to Apply: November 14th, 2025
Today is the final day for performer / arts activity submissions for Songs in the Snow!
richmondartscoalition.com/sits2025/
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Artist Call - Songs in the Snow 2025 - Richmond Arts Coalition
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October 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Today is the final day for performer / arts activity submissions for Songs in the Snow!
richmondartscoalition.com/sits2025/
richmondartscoalition.com/sits2025/
Our Culture Days relief printing activity is around until Sunday, outside the Cornerspace in the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex (7660 Minoru Gate). Check it out!
October 10, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Our Culture Days relief printing activity is around until Sunday, outside the Cornerspace in the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex (7660 Minoru Gate). Check it out!
We would love to hear your thoughts!
We, the Richmond Arts Coalition, have created a quick survey on the Richmond Arts Awards (1 to 4 minutes to fill out).
If you can spare a moment, please consider sharing your thoughts here: richmondartscoalition.com/awardssurvey/
We, the Richmond Arts Coalition, have created a quick survey on the Richmond Arts Awards (1 to 4 minutes to fill out).
If you can spare a moment, please consider sharing your thoughts here: richmondartscoalition.com/awardssurvey/
October 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
We would love to hear your thoughts!
We, the Richmond Arts Coalition, have created a quick survey on the Richmond Arts Awards (1 to 4 minutes to fill out).
If you can spare a moment, please consider sharing your thoughts here: richmondartscoalition.com/awardssurvey/
We, the Richmond Arts Coalition, have created a quick survey on the Richmond Arts Awards (1 to 4 minutes to fill out).
If you can spare a moment, please consider sharing your thoughts here: richmondartscoalition.com/awardssurvey/
Richmond Arts Coalition's "From Fray to Feather - Part 1" Youth Art Exhibition
@ Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
Get a glimpse of collaborative art in progress! Local printmaking artist Mika Imada held workshops with Blair Elementary School students.
@ Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
Get a glimpse of collaborative art in progress! Local printmaking artist Mika Imada held workshops with Blair Elementary School students.
October 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Richmond Arts Coalition's "From Fray to Feather - Part 1" Youth Art Exhibition
@ Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
Get a glimpse of collaborative art in progress! Local printmaking artist Mika Imada held workshops with Blair Elementary School students.
@ Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
Get a glimpse of collaborative art in progress! Local printmaking artist Mika Imada held workshops with Blair Elementary School students.
We are looking for performers and visual artists for Songs in the Snow: A Vintage Christmas, an annual, free, family-friendly, holiday event partnership between the Steveston Historical Society and the Richmond Arts Coalition.
Deadline to apply is October 19th.
richmondartscoalition.com/sits2025/
Deadline to apply is October 19th.
richmondartscoalition.com/sits2025/
October 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
We are looking for performers and visual artists for Songs in the Snow: A Vintage Christmas, an annual, free, family-friendly, holiday event partnership between the Steveston Historical Society and the Richmond Arts Coalition.
Deadline to apply is October 19th.
richmondartscoalition.com/sits2025/
Deadline to apply is October 19th.
richmondartscoalition.com/sits2025/
There are only two days left to see our preliminary exhibition just outside the Cornerspace in the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex!
We thank the Richmond Community Foundation for their support of this exhibition and more to come, including an upcoming set of exhibitions through the upcoming year.
We thank the Richmond Community Foundation for their support of this exhibition and more to come, including an upcoming set of exhibitions through the upcoming year.
September 28, 2025 at 12:25 AM
There are only two days left to see our preliminary exhibition just outside the Cornerspace in the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex!
We thank the Richmond Community Foundation for their support of this exhibition and more to come, including an upcoming set of exhibitions through the upcoming year.
We thank the Richmond Community Foundation for their support of this exhibition and more to come, including an upcoming set of exhibitions through the upcoming year.
Richmond’s updated draft Arts Strategy 2025–2030 is here and they want to hear from you!
📅 Deadline: Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Review the draft and share your feedback at: www.LetsTalkRichmond.ca
📅 Deadline: Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Review the draft and share your feedback at: www.LetsTalkRichmond.ca
Let’s Talk Richmond
www.LetsTalkRichmond.ca
September 22, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Richmond’s updated draft Arts Strategy 2025–2030 is here and they want to hear from you!
📅 Deadline: Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Review the draft and share your feedback at: www.LetsTalkRichmond.ca
📅 Deadline: Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Review the draft and share your feedback at: www.LetsTalkRichmond.ca
Two days left!
The ArtRich 2025 exhibition's artist call closes at 11:59pm on Sunday, September 7th.
Full details here: richmondartscoalition.com/artrich2025
The ArtRich 2025 exhibition's artist call closes at 11:59pm on Sunday, September 7th.
Full details here: richmondartscoalition.com/artrich2025
September 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Two days left!
The ArtRich 2025 exhibition's artist call closes at 11:59pm on Sunday, September 7th.
Full details here: richmondartscoalition.com/artrich2025
The ArtRich 2025 exhibition's artist call closes at 11:59pm on Sunday, September 7th.
Full details here: richmondartscoalition.com/artrich2025
ArtRich 2025 Artist Call - Richmond Arts Coalition
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August 31, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Our Featured Member: Jeremy Xavier Lefevbre!
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Artist Statement:
A bright, poetically charged storm of acrylic. Landscapes form in the crowded paintings filled with the animals and words. Crying to be let loose or taken somewhere...
richmondartscoalition.com/portfolios/j...
Artist Statement:
A bright, poetically charged storm of acrylic. Landscapes form in the crowded paintings filled with the animals and words. Crying to be let loose or taken somewhere...
Jeremy Xavier Lefebvre - Richmond Arts Coalition
Mixed Media Painter
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August 29, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Our Featured Member: Jeremy Xavier Lefevbre!
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Artist Statement:
A bright, poetically charged storm of acrylic. Landscapes form in the crowded paintings filled with the animals and words. Crying to be let loose or taken somewhere...
richmondartscoalition.com/portfolios/j...
Artist Statement:
A bright, poetically charged storm of acrylic. Landscapes form in the crowded paintings filled with the animals and words. Crying to be let loose or taken somewhere...
Thank you to everyone who attended the Richmond Maritime Festival this weekend! Additional thanks:
We acknowledge (and are thankful for) the financial support of the Government of Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage, and we acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
We acknowledge (and are thankful for) the financial support of the Government of Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage, and we acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
August 29, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Thank you to everyone who attended the Richmond Maritime Festival this weekend! Additional thanks:
We acknowledge (and are thankful for) the financial support of the Government of Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage, and we acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
We acknowledge (and are thankful for) the financial support of the Government of Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage, and we acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
It has come to our attention that someone has sent out scam emails pretending to be our chairperson, asking for electronic gift cards.
This is a scam that has been circulating since 2020. We do not and will not ever ask for electronic gift cards in such a manner.
This is a scam that has been circulating since 2020. We do not and will not ever ask for electronic gift cards in such a manner.
August 16, 2025 at 7:53 PM
It has come to our attention that someone has sent out scam emails pretending to be our chairperson, asking for electronic gift cards.
This is a scam that has been circulating since 2020. We do not and will not ever ask for electronic gift cards in such a manner.
This is a scam that has been circulating since 2020. We do not and will not ever ask for electronic gift cards in such a manner.
Our Featured Member: Elena Senatorova!
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Elena is a full-time visual artist based in West Vancouver who primarily works with oil paints. Her techniques range from classical realism to contemporary impressionism...
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Elena is a full-time visual artist based in West Vancouver who primarily works with oil paints. Her techniques range from classical realism to contemporary impressionism...
Elena Senatorova - Richmond Arts Coalition
Capturing Special Moments
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August 11, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Our Featured Member: Elena Senatorova!
richmondartscoalition.com/portfolios/e...
Elena is a full-time visual artist based in West Vancouver who primarily works with oil paints. Her techniques range from classical realism to contemporary impressionism...
richmondartscoalition.com/portfolios/e...
Elena is a full-time visual artist based in West Vancouver who primarily works with oil paints. Her techniques range from classical realism to contemporary impressionism...
One month left to apply for the ArtRich 2025 Community Art Exhibition!
www.richmondartscoalition.com/artrich2025
www.richmondartscoalition.com/artrich2025
August 8, 2025 at 3:09 AM
One month left to apply for the ArtRich 2025 Community Art Exhibition!
www.richmondartscoalition.com/artrich2025
www.richmondartscoalition.com/artrich2025
Our Featured Member: Nada Hamatto!
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Nada Hamatto is an extraordinary artist renowned for her distinctive style in capturing emotions and aura in the world of portrait painting. Her unique approach revolves around the energy of colors and...
richmondartscoalition.com/portfolios/n...
Nada Hamatto is an extraordinary artist renowned for her distinctive style in capturing emotions and aura in the world of portrait painting. Her unique approach revolves around the energy of colors and...
Nada Hamatto - Richmond Arts Coalition
Vibrant Life, Infused
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August 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Our Featured Member: Nada Hamatto!
richmondartscoalition.com/portfolios/n...
Nada Hamatto is an extraordinary artist renowned for her distinctive style in capturing emotions and aura in the world of portrait painting. Her unique approach revolves around the energy of colors and...
richmondartscoalition.com/portfolios/n...
Nada Hamatto is an extraordinary artist renowned for her distinctive style in capturing emotions and aura in the world of portrait painting. Her unique approach revolves around the energy of colors and...