Studio Tour
Join us on Saturday, May 10, for the 2025 Studio Tour, in partnership with Doors Open Richmond Hill, and tour the art studios around the City!
For over 20 years, the City has offered the Studio Tour as part of its commitment to support local artists.
While the Studio Tour has seen different iterations – from being a stand-alone event to running in conjunction with the City’s ArtWalk to now complementing Doors Open Richmond Hill, the premise remains the same: local studios and artists open the doors to their creative spaces, allowing visitors to tour, interact and witness the artistic process which is not regularly on display for the public.
2025 Studio Tour
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Join us for this free, self-guided event across Richmond Hill, as local galleries, studios and artists welcome the public to see their work, view their creative spaces, engage in lively demonstrations and learn more about the artistic process!
Participating Sites
Bita’s Living Art Centre - Bita Amani and Faculty | 24 Lorne Ave, Richmond Hill, L4C 1C1 |
24 Lorne Ave, Richmond Hill, L4C 1C1 Bita Amani and Faculty Bita Amani is the head instructor and creative direct of Bita’s Living Art Centre, with over 20 years of experience teaching painting in Canada. Visitors will have the opportunity to see paintings made using a variety of techniques and materials, including portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and abstract artworks. |
Boynton House Art Exhibition Space - Markham Group of Artists | 1300 Elgin Mills Road East |
1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, L4S 1M5 Markham Group of Artists Founded in 1981, the Markham Group of Artists (MGA) is a creative group of Visual Artists, from beginners to professionals. They are drawn together with a common goal of artistic development, community building and social connections. Stop by to explore their dynamic juried members’ show VIEWPOINTS 2025, enjoy activities, and meet MGA artists! |
Burr House - Spinners and Weavers Guild and Hill Potters’ Guild | 528 and 530 Carrville Road |
528 and 530 Carrville Road, Richmond Hill, L4C 6E6 Spinners and Weavers Guild Burr House Spinners and Weavers Guild is a dynamic group of fibre enthusiasts, artisans, and artists. While most guild members weave or spin, many also share diverse but related interests in activities such as dyeing, basketry, knitting, crocheting, felting, embroidery, sewing, and quilting. The Guild has been an active group in the Richmond Hill community for over 40 years, since 1982.
Burr House Spinners and Weavers Guild Hill Potters’ Guild Hill Potters’ Guild is a non-profit, co-operative arts organization in the City of Richmond Hill. The functional pottery of their artists offers a variety of shapes and sizes, in addition to decorative ceramics for the home and self. From mugs, plates, bowls, serving platters, and more, there is something for everyone to see and admire.
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Home Studio - Laurel Douglas Shugarman and Claudia Galletta | 83 Westbury Court |
83 Westbury Court, Richmond Hill, L4S 2L2 Laurel Douglas Shugarman and Claudia Galletta Step into Laurel Douglas Shugarman’s home studio presenting both her work and guest artist Claudia Galletta. Shugarman produces jewelry along with two-dimensional art in oil, graphite, ink, acrylic, watercolour, and mixed media pieces. Visitors to this studio will also get to see ceramics on display, as guest artist Claudia Galletta experiments with various pottery techniques. The pieces are a testament to her daily commitment and passion for wheel throwing. *Stairs to the studio where jewelry is held |
Home Studio - Victor Molev | 10 Palomino Drive |
10 Palomino Drive, Richmond Hill, L4C 0R4 Victor Molev Victor Molev is a Canadian artist of Russian descent, working in the styles of Decorative Realism, Fantasy, Symbolism and Surrealism. Molev was born in 1955 in Gorky (present day Nizhny Novgorod), Russia. From an early age, he has shown interest in the visual arts and dedicated his time to creativity. Victor Molev has many solo and group exhibitions in Europe and North America. |
Richland Academy Inc - Josephine Sherman | 11570 Yonge Street |
11570 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, L4E 3N7 Josephine Sherman Josephine Sherman is an award-winning artist and art teacher. Guests are invited to explore nature in its many forms and seasons through her watercolour paintings. Her works demonstrate a love of being outdoors amongst the flowers, birds, rocks, and inspirational places in Canada and across the world. “My inspiration comes from Nature and from being a part of the natural world; just as the tree stands and sways in the breeze, so do I. Feeling the force of Nature, sometimes gentle, other times strong and powerful, I am aware of being alive and of being a part of something bigger and beyond."
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Mill Pond Gallery - Richmond Hill Group of Artists | 314 Mill Street |
314 Mill Street, Richmond Hill, L4C 4B5 Richmond Hill Group of Artists The Richmond Hill Group of Artists (RHGA) is a volunteer-run group for visual artists. The RHGA provides educational opportunities for members, as well as the community at large. Stop by to view two-dimensional wall-hung artwork in a wide range of mediums, styles, and themes.
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Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church - Narenhua, Roger Potts, and Ziba Salehi-Rahni | 10066 Yonge Street |
10066 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, L4C 1T8 Narenhua, Roger Potts, and Ziba Salehi-Rahni Experience a diverse array of creative expressions by visiting artists at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church. See vibrant paintings, woven textiles, plein air landscapes, silk scarves printed with original artwork, and paper prints, along with high quality photographs that offer glimpses into moments frozen in time. This site also offers on-the-spot sketches on photographic paper, as well as customized pet sketch portraits. Together, the artworks create a multi-sensory experience, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty and creativity of their collective vision.
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William Duncan Park - Artist in Residence Installation | 91 Northern Heights Dr |
91 Northern Heights Dr, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4C9 Jasmine Vanstone, Harmony of the Waves, 2025 Check out the art installation Harmony of the Waves, created by the City of Richmond Hill’s 2024/25 Artist in Residence, Jasmine Vanstone. Inspired by the rhythmic flow of water, the piece and its featured wave designs incorporate the community input gathered from outreach activities that Jasmine facilitated at City-led events in 2024. Jasmine Vanstone is a Jamaican-Canadian multidisciplinary artist, whose work explores identity, wellness, and nature through collage, murals, and mixed media. This cycle’s Artist in Residence program, in partnership with STEPS Public Art, provided artists with opportunity to create public artworks that inspire dialogue and enrich shared spaces. Through mentorship and collaboration with Oddside Arts, Jasmine was able to further deepen the collective spirit behind this piece. |
Makers’ Marks Contest - Enter to Win!
NEW FOR 2025 - Collect the MAKERS' MARKS stamps, at participating Studio Tour and Doors Open locations for your chance to win an exciting prize pack filled with exclusive goodies, generously donated by participating sites. The more places you visit, the more stamps you gather, the greater your chances to win!
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To enter the MAKERS’ MARKS contest, participants must visit the participating Studio Tour and Doors Open locations on Saturday, May 10, 2025 and submit their stamped Passport Pamphlet by no later than Tuesday, May 13 at 5 p.m. ("Contest Period") to be entered in the draw for a chance to win a prize pack courtesy of Doors Open and Studio Tour participating sites. The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill (“the Corporation”).
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