Events
Shades of Fall
Lansdowne Centre, Centre Court, 5300 No. 3 Road
Our seasonal juried exhibition of new work by Richmond artists, across every medium, with live music. Free to visit.
April 2027
Faces of Richmond
Our signature juried exhibition celebrating the people and places of Richmond.
Latest news
Shades of Fall 2026 Applications are Open!
Applications for our 2026 Shades of Fall juried exhibition at Lansdowne Centre are open to all Richmond artists until October 20.
2026 Faces of Richmond
Our signature portrait exhibition, The Art of Wisdom, returns for 2026, celebrating Richmond's seniors.
2026 Reach to Teach
Our flagship youth arts program returns for another year at the Arts Conservatory.
Culture Days: Camilli String Quartet, free drop-in concert
A free drop-in concert with the Camilli String Quartet at Steveston's Town Square Park on Sunday, September 20, 2026, 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
2025 Shades of Fall Exhibition winners
68 entries across five categories, congratulations to our winners.
2025 Shades of Fall
Our 14th annual Shades of Fall show at Lansdowne Centre.
2024 Shades of Fall Exhibition winners
Our 2024 Shades of Fall winners across every category.
Margaret Stephens Volunteer Excellence Award: Angela Cavadas
Angela Cavadas honoured for two decades of dedicated service.
Margaret Stephens Award 2023-2024: Ali Burns
Ali Burns honoured for her years of service to the arts.
Islamic Art Experience 2022 winner: Karen Colville
Karen Colville wins the Islamic Art Experience juried exhibition.
Margaret Stephens Award 2022-2023: Natasha Lozovsky-Burns
Sixteen years of service, including fourteen as president.
Midsummer Arts Dream 2022 winners
Our 2022 Midsummer Arts Dream winners.
Articles & stories
Art clubs and guilds in Richmond, BC: a 2026 guide
Looking for an art club in Richmond, BC? Eight groups meet at the Richmond Cultural Centre, from painting and photography to pottery, weaving and textiles.
By Community Arts Council of Richmond
Calls for artists in Richmond and Metro Vancouver
Where Richmond and Metro Vancouver artists find calls for artists and juried shows, how jurying works, and how to tell a fair entry fee from a bad deal.
By Community Arts Council of Richmond
How to write an artist statement and bio (with examples)
What goes in an artist statement and an artist bio, how long each should be, first or third person, and a short example of each.
By Community Arts Council of Richmond
Zhong Liu’s Photography Exhibition at Richmond Public Library
Richmond-based photographer Zhong Liu presents Impressions of Antarctica, a solo exhibition of Antarctic photography at Richmond Public Library throughout October 2026.
By Zhong Liu
Becoming An Artist
After a career in bookkeeping and office management, Richmond artist Patti Tan shares how soft pastel landscapes and light against dark became her passion.
By Patti Tan
Discovering Richmond’s Hidden Gems: A Journey of Art and Community at Lipont Gallery
Lipont Gallery is dedicated to making visual arts accessible and celebrating Richmond's diverse cultural tapestry by collaborating with the community to discover and showcase the city's "hidden gems" of creative talent.
By Lipont Gallery
A LIFE IN PLEIN AIR – NEW LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS BY JUNYI JI
A solo exhibition featuring the latest works of accomplished Richmond-based oil painter Junyi Ji. Through masterful technique and a deep connection to nature, Ji captures the beauty of Vancouver’s landscapes, inviting viewers to slow down and rediscover the poetry of the everyday world.
By Lipont Gallery
Featured
Reach to Teach brings art to Richmond classrooms
Our flagship in-school program is back for another year. Here is what it means for local students, and how you can help.
By Thomas Mouquot
Earlier news
- The first-ever Margaret Stephens Award: Michael Shirley · January 24, 2022
- 2021 Midsummer Art's Dream award recipients · October 16, 2021
- Unveiling of the Wings · September 21, 2020