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The Richmond Hill Visual Art Gallery showcases the works of artists, collectives, arts organizations and schools. The purpose is to present exhibitions that showcase the work of artists and provide an interesting display of artwork to be enjoyed by the community. The Art Gallery is located in the main lobby at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (RHCPA).
Opportunities |
Interested artists or collectives can apply to showcase their work for a month-long exhibit at the RHCPA Visual Art Gallery. The artist’s work will be exhibited in two locations at the RHCPA: Main Lobby Gallery: Suitable for larger pieces of artwork and most disciplines of visual art are acceptable. Lower East Side Gallery: Suitable for photography and visual artwork that will not be damaged by natural light. Dimensions of wall space will be made available. Each monthly exhibit includes an opening reception. The opening reception will be scheduled with the Theatre Manager, at a mutually-convenient time. All costs associated with the reception are the responsibility of the artist. |
Criteria for Exhibitions |
Please follow the outlined criteria when putting together your visual art gallery:
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Application Process |
ApplicationApplicants must submit:
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Selection Process |
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by a selection committee, comprised of Richmond Hill staff and citizen representatives. Only successful applicants will be contacted to discuss the contract details and confirm the exhibit. Applications are accepted by completing the Visual Art Gallery Application Form online. |
Fees |
There is no fee to apply to the RHCPA Visual Art Gallery. The artists that are selected to exhibit their work will be charged a $200.00 (+ HST) installation fee that includes the installation and takedown of the exhibit in the main lobby and use of the lobby for an opening reception. This fee is payable prior to the installation of the exhibit. All costs associated with the opening reception are the responsibility of the artist. All funds from sales completed during the exhibit at the RHCPA will remain with the artist. The artist is responsible for managing sales during the exhibit and funds will not be collected through the RHCPA Box Office. |
April 2023 |
Artist: Dana Sewell Medium: Large Florals Dana Madison Sewell is a multidisciplinary visual artist, multimedia designer and art educator. Her fascination with vivid, vibrant, and highly intense colour, texture and bold expressive brush strokes is prominent in her art. |
May 2023 - Asian Heritage Month |
Artist: Bairjia Huang Medium: Chinese Watercolours Bairjia Huang is a traditional Chinese Brush artist who has served as director of the Chinese Brush Art Association of Canada since 2015. Her work is frequently showcased in the annual members’ exhibition as well as in a Members Artwork Album that is published every three years. |
June 2023 |
Artists: Arts Mackenzie Annual Student Exhibition Arts Mackenzie Annual Student Exhibition featuring a variety of students’ work from Richmond Hill’s Alexander Mackenzie High School.
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July & August 2023 |
Artist: Sean Stone Medium: Photography Sean Stone started his photographic journey in high school with his first 35mm SLR, shooting and developing his own black and white images for his school newspaper. He continued this passion throughout university and has been lucky enough to travel and photograph much of the world, but still loves the photographic opportunities that abound in Canada. His careers in both theatre lighting design and teaching Theatre Arts have given him many opportunities to see how light and shape define what we see and how we see it. |
September 2023 |
Annual ArtWalk Preview Show Annual Art Walk Preview Exhibition is an exhibition highlighting the artwork of many of the participating 2023 ArtWalk artists and artisans. This year’s ArtWalk takes place on September 23, 2023.
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