Artist Requirements and Expectations
Canvas and Medium
- Artists will be provided with a canvas for the portrait.
- Canvases are all 9” x 12” in size. Artists may remove the canvas and replace it with another material if desired, however please ensure you adhere to the 9” x 12” frame size.
- Canvas pick up will be at The Arts Connection (Unit 5 – 12491 No 2 Road, Richmond), Weekdays 10am to 8pm, Saturdays 9am to 4pm, or Sundays 9am to 1pm.
- If you cannot pick up the Canvas at The Arts Connection, please let us know upon application and we can try to arrange collection at a mutually agreeable transit station.
- Mediums accepted will be anything that can be applied to the canvas, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pastel, charcoal, or other similar mediums.
- Please do not frame your canvas, as we are aiming for uniformity in size for display purposes. We recommend painting the canvas edges where possible.
- Artwork MUST BE PREPARED FOR HANGING before submission. Please add hanging wire to the back of your piece to ensure it can be displayed.
Portrait Deadline and Drop Off
- All Portraits must be completed by Thursday May 29th 2025 by 6PM.
- Completed Portraits must be dropped off to The Arts Connection (Unit 5 – 12491 No 2 Road, Richmond) in person.
- If you cannot drop off the Portrait at The Arts Connection, please let us know upon application and we can try to arrange collection at a mutually agreeable transit station.
- A photograph of your completed portrait should also be submitted to info@richmondartscouncil.ca on or before the drop off deadline.
- Photos should be straight on, clear, and cropped to have no background.
- Important Note: Withdrawing from the project after commitment will likely result in your assigned senior not receiving a portrait, as replacements are hard to find last minute. Please only agree to participate if you are certain that you can maintain your commitment.
Exhibition Timeline
- Portraits will be displayed in June, exact date and location to be determined.
- Portraits will be displayed at the Steveston Post Office Art Gallery for the month of July 2025.
- Seniors will keep the portraits after the event has concluded.
Participation Honorarium and Gift
Artists who have received confirmation about their participation will be eligible to claim a $50.00 gift certificate for art supplies prior to starting their portraits.
Artists who have completed their portrait will receive an honorarium by cheque in the amount of $50.00 after submission.
As an artist, if you agree to participate in the 2025 Faces of Richmond Event, please note you will be agreeing to abide by all expectations listed above. Please fill out the below form if you are interested and we will be in touch with confirmation if you are selected. If you have trouble with the form, please email info@richmondartscouncil.ca to indicate your interest instead.