Arts and culture taking shape in Richmond, BC

 Image: Murmuration (2020) by artist Lou Sheppard, photo credit: Michael Love

View fullsize 📽️ Join us for a free screening of Phranc: The Butch Closet and a conversation with director Paige Gratland (@pgratland) and artist/performer Phranc (@phranc.la). This short form documentary follows artist and musician Phranc as she reflects on her
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View fullsize 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,
View fullsize Together, the City of Richmond and Richmond Public Library warmly welcome Aaron Chan (@aaronchanvan) as Richmond’s 2026 Writer-in-Residence. Aaron’s residency will explore themes of queerness, intersectionality, identity and bridging cul
View fullsize 🏗️ The Lulu Series returns this spring with an exciting line up of guest speakers, presented in partnership by Richmond Public Art, Richmond Art Gallery (@richmondartgallerybc) and the Wilson School of Design at KPU (@wilsondesignkpu). First up, jo
View fullsize 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
View fullsize 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&rsquo

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