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About the Arts Centre

RAC clay class photoRichmond Arts Centre 
180-7700 Minoru Gate 
Richmond, BC V6Y 1R9
Phone: 604-247-8300
Email: artscentre@richmond.ca

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The Richmond Arts Centre is pleased to announce a resumption of some programs as of Thursday, November 12, 2020. The number and frequency of programs being offered are based on the City’s Restoring Richmond Plan and follow the direction of the Provincial Health Authority. 

For program details and how to register go to:

Dance and Movement
Drama 
Music
Visual Arts
Media Lab

Facility Hours
Mon-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm
Sun: Closed

Facility Staff
Program Manager, Community Cultural Development: Camyar Chaichian
Arts Programmer: Loryn LeGear
Arts Programmer: Todd Evanger

About the Arts Centre 
RAC About Us 2011 Spray PaintingThe Richmond Arts Centre provides high-quality arts education opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines, including visual arts, dance and movement, music and theatre. The Centre is also home to 12 local arts organizations known as the Resident Art Groups.

The vision for the Richmond Arts Centre is to be the hub of artistic opportunity within Richmond, activating and inspiring artists and community members to connect through the arts. The creative contributions of Richmond residents, through dance, theatre or visual arts have a significant positive impact on community health and celebrate the vibrancy of Richmond as a diverse and dynamic city.

The Richmond Arts Centre is also home to the Children's Arts Festival and hosts the Bamboo Theatre and Cinevolution Media Arts, components of the Richmond World Festival. Located on the second floor of the Richmond Cultural Centre, the Richmond Arts Centre shares its vibrant location with the Richmond Library, Richmond Museum, Richmond Archives and the Richmond Art Gallery.
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Program Information and Registration

  • Visit the Program Registration page to browse and register online for scheduled in-person and online programs.
  • Call the Registration Call Centre at 604-276-4300

Other Arts Centre Programs
Visit the following pages below for other program information:

Dance and Movement
Drama 
Music
Visual Arts
Media Lab

The Richmond Arts Centre, as part of the Community Services Department, is one of the many reasons Richmond is becoming internationally-recognized as one of the healthiest and most vibrant places to work, play and live.

Watch the 2019 Arts Update Video

PDF Document Arts Services Year in Review 2019

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