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COVID-19 Update: Unfortunately the in person event on Saturday, September 26 is cancelled. Please join us for the virtual events on Saturday, October 3 and 17.
Celebrates Culture Days: September 25 to October 25, 2020
We welcome back the annual celebration of Culture Days! This national celebration seeks to eliminate barriers to access and participation of arts and culture while encouraging appreciation. During this three-day event, the City invites the community to participate in FREE “behind the scenes,” activities to discover the world of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators, and designers at work. This year’s lineup of activities includes the Public Library Culture Hub, in person and virtually, art conversations and demonstrations with members of the Richmond Hill Art and Studio Tour, Bayview Watercolour Society, Threes Company for Culture and much more!
View the 2020 lineup of free activities happening in Richmond Hill below!
For more activity information visit culturedays.ca.
2020 Event Schedule
Saturday, September 26 - CANCELLED |
| Art Conversations Live - In Person Event Cancelled |
Saturday, October 3 |
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2 – 2:15 p.m. Poetry in the Time of Covid Video premiere / RHPL Facebook page Listen to Lilita Tannis as she reads her poems from the pandemic and the year before. Lilita Tannis is a Poet & Artistic Director of Art in Migration that brings together diverse communities to experience the magic of live art, science and nature in the kettle lakes of York Region. View the premiere of this video on the Richmond Hill Public Library FB page. 2:25 – 2:40 p.m. The Way the World Floats Video premiere / RHPL Facebook page Join Ken Sparling, Author and Poet, as he reads from his experimental books that tell their stories through text and images. 2:50 – 3:05 p.m. Musical Game Show Video premiere / RHPL Facebook page Listen and play with Jessica Tse, 2020 Richmond Hill Emerging Arts Award Winner, and York Region Chamber Music. 3:15 – 3:55 p.m. Harp Harmony Live / Virtual / Zoom Meet harpist Emily Belvedere. Listen to music and learn more about harp, one of the oldest musical instruments in the world. This program will be done through Zoom. Meeting link will be emailed to those who register on Eventbrite. |
Saturday, October 17 |
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1 – 1:40 p.m. Raise the Curtain Live / Virtual / Zoom Tour the Curtain Club Theatre with Lynda Muir, President: learn how the Theatre is dealing with the pandemic and where to watch their plays.This program will be done through Zoom. Meeting link will be emailed to those who register on Eventbrite. 2 – 2:40 p.m. Origami Fun Live / Virtual / Zoom Join Jackie Han, founder of Origami Canada, and learn about his creations, then learn how to make some yourself. Jackie Han is the winner of the 2020 Richmond Hill Arts Award for Youth. This program will be done through Zoom. Meeting link will be emailed to those who register on Eventbrite. 2:45 – 2:55 p.m. Spectacle Video / RHPL Facebook page Enjoy the Dynasty Watercolour Association annual show online. Ben Lee, President, is 2020 Richmond Hill Culture Builder Award Winner. 3 – 3:40 p.m. Taiwanese Puppets Live / Virtual / Zoom Meet Three’s Company for Culture and learn about traditional Taiwanese puppets. This program will be done through Zoom. Meeting link will be emailed to those who register on Eventbrite. |
What is Culture Days?
Culture Days is celebrated in hundreds of cities and towns across Canada. During this three-day event, participants explore and discover cultural awareness in their local communities through visual arts, music, dance, theatre, architecture, heritage, film and video, literature, culinary arts and new media.
Why should we celebrate culture?
Culture is everywhere and is a part of every moment of our lives. We celebrate Culture Days to recognize the special place that arts and culture occupies in our lives, much like you would celebrate a birthday or an anniversary.
How do I participate as a Culture Days activity organizer?
If you are interested in learning how you can participate in Culture Days contact the Manager of Recreation and Culture Programs at karin.ash@richmondhill.ca.
How can I find Culture Days activities in my community?
Visit culturedays.ca and you can search by neighbourhood, municipality or region.