Cultural Centre
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About the Cultural Centre
10184 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill
Originally built in 1936 as a purpose-built Post Office, this historic gem has been reimagined into a dynamic Cultural Centre.
The Cultural Centre offers rentable rooms for artists, cultural organizations, and creative professionals. These spaces offer free Wi-Fi that renters can access during operating hours.
From hands-on studios to sound-dampening recording rooms and flexible gathering spaces, the Cultural Centre is built to support your creative journey.
The facility currently operates by permit and scheduled appointment and is not a public drop-in space at this time. Community members are invited to attend registered programs, workshops, and special events throughout the year.
Workshops
The Richmond Hill Cultural Centre is pleased to offer a new slate of professional development, capacity building, and hands-on art and craft workshops, all in an intimate Boardroom setting. Whether you are a curious beginner, emerging artist, community group, or non-profit organization, there is an inspiring session waiting for you to explore.
View Workshops at the Cultural Centre
Bookable Spaces
How to Book a Space:
- Explore the available studios and spaces below.
- Submit your permit application.
- Staff will follow up with availability, fees, and next steps.
Application to Rent Work or Studio Space
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Permittable Hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Cultural Centre is closed on Sundays and Statutory Holidays
Tour the Space
360 Tour of the Cultural Centre:
About the Building
| Artist in Residence |
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2026 Artist in Residence - Tetyana Bibik A local of Richmond Hill, Tetyana Bibik is a multidisciplinary mural artist known for creating striking hand-painted works that transform both interior and exterior spaces. With a deep passion for visual storytelling and a mastery of diverse art mediums, she brings walls to life through bold colour, texture, and thoughtful composition. Richmond Hill's Artist in Residence program was developed to provide artists with the opportunity to develop new pieces of work with the purpose of animating public spaces throughout the City. The goal of the artwork is meant to engage the community through the creation of temporary installation(s) and/or creative experiences. The Richmond Hill Cultural Centre is the new home base of the Artist in Residence program. Tetyana will be working in one of our art studios for the duration of the residency. |
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| About the Hallway Galleries
The Richmond Hill Cultural Centre has two hallway gallery spaces located on the first and second floors of the building. The galleries host rotating exhibits on a quarterly (3 month) basis from talented artists selected during our artist calls. The space includes:
Note: As a heritage building, only the first floor is wheelchair accessible. |
| Hallway Galleries Featured Exhibits |
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On display November to January 2027 Ground Floor Gallery Brittany Lauren – Wildly Ours Brittany Lauren is a contemporary Canadian artist and graduate of Sheridan College’s Arts and Design program, whose work is inspired by the quiet presence and enduring beauty of native wildlife. Her creative process is rooted in personal encounters with animals — whether through fleeting moments on forest trails or subtle traces left behind. These experiences fuel her curiosity and deepen her desire to observe, understand, and visually interpret the lives of wild creatures. Second Floor Gallery Jessie Chui – Still Life, Still Growing: Work from 2018 to Today Jessie Chui is a Hong Kong-born Canadian sculptor and photographer, merging both mediums to explore the beauty and fragility of florals in a moment in time. Still Life, Still Growing: Work from 2018 to Today, brings together photographs and sculptural studies made across several years, following Jessie's practice of learning to look. Each work begins with something she didn't know before and invites others to see their place in the world a little differently. JessieChui.com |
| Parking |
| Limited free parking is available onsite. Additional paid street parking is located nearby. The Centre is conveniently accessible by public transit along the Yonge Street corridor. |
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The Cultural Centre is only accessible on the first floor. There is no elevator at this site. Contact staff if you have further questions or require accommodations. |
| Community Office Spaces |
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In addition to short-term flexible studio space, meeting space, and hallway galleries, the Richmond Hill Cultural Centre includes permittable office spaces for community artists and cultural organizations on a longer-term basis (minimum one year commitment). The Cultural Centre provides a unique atmosphere that is beneficial to community cultural groups seeking to connect with other creatives. Meet Our Creative Community The Richmond Hill Cultural Centre is currently home to the following creative professionals: Sean Cisterna is an award-winning filmmaker and the founder of Mythic Productions, a production company creating feature films, documentaries, and television series for Canadian and international audiences. His work spans development, production, and post-production, with projects ranging from family films and festival-favourite documentaries to community-driven storytelling initiatives that explore creativity, resilience, and human connection. The York Region Alliance of African Canadian Communities (YRAACC) is a not‑for‑profit organization founded in 2016 that celebrates and strengthens African Canadian communities across York Region, including the City of Richmond Hill. Our approach is rooted in Afri‑centric and Ubuntu values. YRAACC delivers culturally affirming programs and community events that highlight African and Caribbean heritage through performance art, storytelling, music, and creative expression. Our signature initiatives include the Sankofa Cultural Identity and Mentoring Program, serving youth in Grades 4–12 through African‑centred storytelling, arts‑based learning, and leadership development. Bluesky Bato Cultural Organization Inc. is a not-for-profit arts and cultural organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting diverse cultural expressions through community-based programming, festivals, and artistic initiatives. Our work focuses on creating inclusive platforms for artists, creatives, and cultural practitioners, with particular emphasis on intercultural dialogue and community engagement. Website Odeiwin is an Indigenous not-for-profit organization based in Richmond Hill. Rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing, our work is guided by the teaching of creating safe and respectful spaces for people of all directions. We offer land-based learning, cultural teachings, and community education programs that are shaped through the voices, experiences, and collaboration of the community members we serve. Engaging with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents, Odeiwin supports connection, belonging, and shared understanding. The Village of Richmond Hill BIA is the voice of the business community. We are committed to improving and promoting the Village of Richmond Hill business area to maintain its position as Richmond Hill’s primary shopping, dining, business and entertainment destination. We strive to improve, beautify and maintain municipally owned lands, buildings and structures in the area. The BIA plays a powerful role in enriching the City’s cultural vibrancy by acting as a bridge between local business, artists, residents, and visitors. We are dedicated to promoting and preserving local history and heritage, as well as celebrating cultural identity through diverse businesses and cuisines. |
| History of the Post Office – A Richmond Hill Landmark |
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