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225 East Beaver Creek Road, Ground Floor, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4
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2019 Art and Studio Tour
Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, 2019, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Richmond Hill Art and Studio Tour is Richmond Hill’s main art event of the year. Professional and emerging artists open their studios or exhibit at local community spaces to showcase their work. Richmond Hill promotes the Art and Studio Tour to residents, businesses and art enthusiasts in Richmond Hill and the Greater Toronto Area.
This free, self-guided tour attracts hundreds of visitors to the Tour sites to meet the artists, learn about their creative process and share their works of art. Artists are also encouraged to participate at other City events, increasing their exposure to the community. The Richmond Hill Art and Studio Tour continues to showcase some of the most impressive art in Canada!
Pick up your copy of the Art and Studio Tour brochure at any Richmond Hill Community Centre, or download your copy here.
For the Art and Studio Tour map, click here.
| Introducing the 2019 Artists |
Site 1 - StudioSite 2 - StudioSite 3 - StudioSite 4 - Mill Pond Card and Gift StoreSite 5 - The Curtain Club
Site 6 - Boynton HouseSite 7 - Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Site 8 - Richmond Hill United ChurchSite 9 - Heritage Centre
Site 10 - Elgin Barrow Arena, Richmond Hill Room
Site 11 - StudioSite 12 - StudioSite 13 - StudioSite 14 - StudioSite 15 - Ocean Art Gallery |
| Plan your tour |
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The Studio Tour is a self-guided tour, open to everyone. Get your brochure and plan your route in advance and make sure that you visit all of the artists that you are interested in. Include one artist who is out of your comfort zone. Watch for the Studio Tour signs along the way. Bring a friend with you! All sites are open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Plan a route that is flexible, 10-15 minutes at each stop may be enough; however, you may want to stay longer at other stops. Make sure you meet the artist. Ask questions! The artists would like to share their story about their artwork with you. It's interesting to learn about their inspiration and technique. Each artist has their own special way to create their art. Pack snacks for consumption in between stops. Some sites may serve light refreshments but this is not expected. Wear shoes that you can remove easily. Some artists have their studios in their homes and will ask that you leave your shoes at the door. Ask for permission before taking photos or posting anything on social media. Ask for the artists' hashtag and handles. Bring cash with you. Some artists will accept credit card and debit. You are not obliged to make a purchase, however, supporting a local artist is a win-win situation - you'll go home with a unique piece of art and your purchase will directly support the artist. |
| The Art Bus |
| Again this year, the Art Bus will run all three days of the Tour weekend. The Friday night bus tour will be a pre-show tour. You will be the first to visit the sites and see the artists new work. Meals and meal stops are not included. Please pack a lunch or plan your meals around the Art Bus Schedule.
To register, sign in to ActiveRH or visit any community centre. Cost is $20 per person and registration must be done in advance. Space is limited. Parking is free at all locations. DetailsFriday, October 18, 6 - 10 p.m. Code: 43983 Starting location: Boynton House, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East Stops: Laurel Douglas Shugarman, Site 3 hosted by Sharon Kirsh, Dave Markle, Wendy Emery, Andrea End / Valentine Ioppe
Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Code: 43984 Starting location: Curtain Club, 400 Newkirk Road Stops: Ocean Art Gallery, Valentine Ioppe / Andrea End, Wendy Emery, United Church / Heritage Centre, Victor Molev
Sunday, October 20, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Code: 43985 Starting location: Elgin Barrow Arena, 43 Church Street South Stops: RH Centre for Performing Arts, Dave Markle, Victor Molev, Site 3 hosted by Sharon Kirsh, Laurel Douglas Shugarman, Ocean Art Gallery
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| Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts Exhibit |
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Works from the 2019 Studio Tour Artists will be on display at the RHCPA for the month of October. Stop by any time to enjoy the exhibit, or even better, check out the Exhibit when you are at the Theatre for a show. The Arts are alive in Richmond Hill! Information about the Theatre and tickets for performances at the Theatre are available at rhcentre.ca or by calling the Box Office at 905-787-8811. The Theatre is located at 10268 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill. |
| Culture Days |
| The 2019 Studio Tour Artists invite you to stop by the Library on Culture Days weekend and visit as they demonstrate their artistic abilities. See their artwork on display and see the artists in action.
Art Conversations will take place on Friday, September 27, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, September 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, September 29, 12 to 5 p.m. There will be other Culture Days activities taking place in Richmond Hill over the weekend. Visit RichmondHill.ca/CultureDays for details. |
| Free Draw |
| Fill out a ballot at each site, for your chance to win $200 to be used towards a purchase from one of the 2019 Studio Tour Artists. The more sites you visit, the better your chance of winning. You will also be given the option of adding your name to the database to receive updates about future arts and cultural events in Richmond Hill. The winner must make their purchase by December 15, 2019. |
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Studio Tour FAQ's |
| Do I have to visit all of the sites?
You can visit any of the sites that you are interested in. What can I expect at an artist's Studio? Each artist will set up their studio and exhibit differently. Along with their display of artwork, you may be able to see their process for creating their artwork and any special tools or equipment that is used. You will have the chance to speak to the artist and ask questions. Are all sites wheelchair accessible? Not all. Most of the community centre spaces are wheelchair accessible. Check the brochure for sites that are marked with the accessibility sign. Please note: Richland Academy is wheelchair accessible; the symbol was missed in the brochure. Individual artist sites may not be accessible. Is there parking at each site? Yes, but at some sites there may be other activities taking place and parking may not be directly near the building. Street parking is available in residential areas. Please pay attention to the parking signs on the streets. What if I see a piece of art that I like? Can I contact the artist after the Tour? Yes, the contact information for the artists is included in the brochure. You can contact the artist after to Tour if you are interested in purchasing a piece of art. They may also have a website that lists any upcoming shows they are participating in. Artist websites are listed in the brochure. |