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Arts and Culture in Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill offers residents and visitors to the community a variety of arts and cultural opportunities. Richmond Hill's Recreation and Culture Plan supports arts and culture projects to create a vibrant community.

Applications are being accepted for the 2026 Visual Art Gallery Exhibitions

Apply by Sunday, September 7, 2025, for the opportunity to showcase your collection in the month long exhibitions in the Richmond Hill Visual Art Gallery, located in the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.

Visual Art Gallery Application Form 

There is a lot to do in Richmond Hill if you are interested in arts and culture.

• Participate in festivals and events
• Visit galleries and exhibits
• View public art
• Listen to stories about Richmond Hill's unique history and culture

Places to visit

There are a number of places to visit in Richmond Hill to experience arts and culture. Some of our most popular locations include:

• Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
• Boynton House Art Exhibition Space
• Richmond Hill Heritage Centre
• Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame
• Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory

Things to see and do

Richmond Hill has a variety of events, shows and activities that offer residents and visitors a chance to take part in arts and culture in the community, such as:

• Festivals and Events
• Moonlight Movies
• Merry Marketplace
• First Night
• Richmond Hill ArtWalk
• Culture Days
• Cultural Summit
• Visual Art Gallery
• Richmond Hill Studio Tour.

Support for the Arts

Richmond Hill supports the arts in our community through a variety of programs and services, including:

• Festival and Events Strategy
• Resources for Artists and Cultural Groups
• Richmond Hill Culture Map
• Recreation and Culture Plan
• Community and Cultural Grant Program