Arts and Culture

Calling All Artists! Exhibition Opportunities Are Now Open for Artist in Residence, Cultural Centre Galleries, and Visual Art Gallery. APPLY NOW

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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.

Exhibition Opportunities

Artist in Residence - Apply by Monday, August 17
Cultural Centre Hallway Galleries - Apply by Monday, September 28
Visual Art Gallery - Apply by Monday, September 28

Art and Fine Craft Workshops

Get creative with our new selection of Art Workshops.
Check out the new list of Art and Fine Craft Workshops available this Spring and Summer.

Enroll in the Art and Fine Craft workshops using your personalized ActiveRH account. Browse the course descriptions, create wish lists and register for your desired workshops.

More Art Programs and Workshops

Explore a variety of art programs throughout the city, ranging from one-time workshops to multi-week classes, designed as welcoming, entry-level experiences for all ages. These programs provide a great way to explore new mediums, build skills over time, and enjoy hands-on creativity in a supportive environment.

View Adult Art Programs

View Adult 55+ Art Programs

View Children and Preschool Art Programs

NEW: Art Workshops at the Cultural Centre

Discover a new lineup of Art and Craft Workshops (plus some favourites back by popular demand) at the Richmond Hill Cultural Centre. Enjoy a more intimate creative experience in our cozy Boardroom setting. Spots are limited – register now!

Crêpe Paper Anemone Flowers with Jessie Chui - July 18

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Registration Code: 148371

Discover the art of crafting strikingly beautiful anemone using crêpe paper – a uniquely textured, stretchable material that can be shaped and sculpted into lifelike forms. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to stretch and shape crêpe paper petals, build a contrasting center with fluffy stamens, and assemble a full anemone stem with leaves. Suitable for beginners and those with some paper flower experience.

Floral Design with Stephanie of SAN FIORI Events & Floral - August 13

Date: Thursday, August 13
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Registration Code: 151703

Learn to style a summer floral centrepiece with Stephanie of SAN FIORI Events & Floral. Participants will be guided through the floral design process, including flower preparation, colour, texture, and composition. No experience necessary – this workshop is suitable for beginners and those looking to refine their creative skills in a relaxed, supportive environment. You will leave with a unique, fresh arrangement and the skills to keep growing at home.

NEW: Capacity Building Workshops at the Cultural Centre

The Richmond Hill Cultural Centre is pleased to offer a new slate of capacity building and professional development workshops, ideally suited for emerging artists, community and cultural groups, and non-profit arts organizations. These sessions will cover a range of topics including grant-writing, budgeting, board governance, and more.

New selection of workshops coming this fall.

View Workshops at the Cultural Centre

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:

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:

Support for the Arts

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

City of Richmond Hill