Artists' Opportunities
The City of Richmond is home to about 60 arts organizations whose mandates and activities are as varied as populations they serve. From the Richmond Youth Honour Choir to the Gateway Theatre, from the Ikenobo Ikebana Society to the West Coast Knitters Guild, Richmond’s creative community makes a significant contribution to the City’s rich cultural fabric.
If you are an artist living – or working primarily – in Richmond,
this page is for you
Art At Work - Workshop Series Spring 2012
Art At Work is a series of seven workshops presenting professional development opportunities for local artists and others working in the cultural sector. From tax preparation to grant writing to setting up a co-operative gallery, these sessions are sure to inspire and provide practical and career-enhancing advice. Workshops range from $20 to $40 with some free to Richmond Artists. Visit the Art at Work webpage for more details.
Richmond Arts Awards
2012 Winners Announced
The City of Richmond is pleased to present the Richmond Arts Awards, a program to recognize the artistic achievements and contributions to the arts community by City residents, artists, educators, organizations and business leaders. Awards are presented in six categories: Business and the Arts, Arts Volunteerism, Cultural Leadership, Artistic Innovation, Arts Education and Youth Arts. The winners of the fourth annual awards were announced at a ceremony in Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 8, 2012.
Arts and Culture Grant Program
In 2011, the City of Richmond Arts, Culture & Heritage Division announced the establishment of the 2012 Interim Arts and Culture Grants Program. Developed to strengthen the infrastructure of arts and culture organizations, invest in arts opportunities, show support for the careers of local artists and support a wide range of artistic and cultural activity, the program offers two types of grants: Project Assistance and Operating Assistance to registered non-profit arts and culture organizations.
Following a review process, the 2013 Arts and Culture Grant rogram will be announced in August, 2012. You can read about the 2012 program below:
2012 Project Assistance - Guidelines
For further information regarding the Arts and Culture Grant Program, please contact Liesl Jauk, Cultural Development Manager, at 604-204-8672.
Richmond Artists Directory - Calling all Artists
Please take a few minutes to fill in our Survey . The data collected will be used to provide statistics on the number and types of artists in our midst, which will be helpful in future proposals and planning. In addition, it will provide a resource incase of opportunities for the City to hire local artists. If you give permission, the contact information will also be used to inform you about new artist-focused programs, events and opportunities as they are announced. The information provided will not be shared, nor used for any non-official City of Richmond business or communication.
Culture Days
September 28 - 30, 2012
Culture Days is a collaborative pan-Canadian volunteer movement to raise awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement in the arts. Culture Days events across Canada will feature free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to participate “behind the scenes,” to discover the world of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators, and designers in their community.
In its third year, Richmond's artists and cultural organizations are invited to participate by hosting an event anytime from September 28 to 30, 2012. Any arts or cultural activity – professional, community, amateur, educational, etc. – can be listed as part of Culture Days as long as it meets the basic criteria: a free event that involves audience participation or reveals a behind-the-scenes aspect to give the public a better understanding of the inner world of arts and culture.
The City of Richmond will again support the Culture Days movement by coordinating a local marketing campaign for Richmond events with print advertising in Richmond newspapers, posters, brochure, media relations and much more. Please be sure to email Liesl Jauk Cultural Development Manager when you register your event at www.culturedays.ca so that we can ensure your event is included in the local promotion.
