Arts & Culture
The City of Richmond recognizes the arts as essential to vibrant, connected communities. Richmond’s arts landscape is shaped by diversity, growth and changing demographics.
ArtWorks: Richmond Arts Strategy guides City decision-making related to the arts, aligns people, ideas and resources around a shared vision and supports a strong, inclusive and sustainable arts sector.
Read the ArtWorks: Richmond Arts Strategy 2026–2031
This updated framework, approved by Council in November 2025, advances the Vision that Richmond's thriving arts scene:
- Animates our city everyday;
- Offers rich arts education and experiences, festivals and events;
- Fosters social connection and wellness; and
- Provides creative spaces.
Year in Review
The Arts Services Year in Review (9MB) and the video below summarize the progress made towards achieving the goals of ArtWorks: Richmond Arts Strategy 2019-2024, which was the foundation for the 2026-2031 strategy.
An Artful City
With lively annual festivals, a nationally acclaimed Public Art Program, and more, Richmond strives to energize public spaces and encourage residents and visitors alike to explore arts and culture in everyday life.
Richmond is also home to one of the region’s most vital contemporary art galleries, the Richmond Art Gallery; a bustling visual, performing and media arts education hub, Richmond Arts Centre and Annex; and Metro Vancouver’s largest theatre company, the Gateway Theatre.
The City works with local cultural organizations, artists and residents to help sustain and develop cultural heritage and individual expression. Artists and cultural groups are invited to join the Richmond Artist Directory and subscribe to the Richmond Arts Coalition e-news to receive news on professional development opportunities, artist calls, funding announcements, and more.
- Visit HowArtWorks.ca to find out more and get involved in the arts in Richmond.
- Follow us @howartworks on Instagram for updates on arts and culture programs, projects, events and opportunities.