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Richmond launches 2026 professional development series for artists
Published 1:45 PST, Fri January 9, 2026
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Richmond, BC – The City of Richmond is rolling out the 2026 Art at Work series, offering free, professional development workshops designed for artists and arts organizations.
Running from January through September, the annual series features workshops and presentations on a wide range of topics, giving participants the opportunity to build essential knowledge and skills for pursuing a professional career in public art, performance, visual art and community arts.
Space is limited. Registration opens one month in advance of each session date.
This year's workshop sessions are:
· Preparing Public Art Portfolios for Artist Calls
Facilitated by Elisa Yon, Richmond Public Art Projects Coordinator
Saturday, January 24
1:00–2:30pm
Richmond Cultural Centre, Boardroom (7700 Minoru Gate)
· Creating Budgets for Public Art Projects
Facilitated by artist Michael Vandermeer, ie creative
Saturday, February 28
1:00–2:30pm
Richmond Cultural Centre, Theatre Under the Stairs (7700 Minoru Gate)
· Exploring Regional Public Art Programs
Facilitated by Biliana Velkova, Richmond Public Art Planner, featuring Hilary Letwin (Coquitlam), Cris Mora (Surrey) and Sara Graham (Port Moody)
Saturday, March 7
10:30am–noon
Richmond Cultural Centre, Theatre Under the Stairs (7700 Minoru Gate)
· Tax Webinar for Self-employed Artists and Small Businesses
Facilitated by Canada Revenue Agency Liaison Office
Thursday, April 9
Noon–1:00pm
Online presentation
· Preparing for Art Markets
Facilitated by artist Ilena Cramer and Sophie Slater, Western Front Operations Manager (Toque Craft Fair)
Sunday, May 3
1:00–2:30pm
Richmond Cultural Centre, Theatre Under the Stairs (7700 Minoru Gate)
· Art Critiques with Richmond Art Gallery
Facilitated by Zoë Chan, Curator, and Maria Filipina Palad, Curatorial Assistant
Wednesday, June 3
6:00–8:00pm
Richmond Art Gallery, Program Room (7700 Minoru Gate)
· Richmond Arts and Culture Grants Program Information Session
Facilitated by Camyar Chaichian, Richmond Community Cultural Development Program Manager
Thursday, September 24
6:00–8:00pm
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, Creativity Lab (7660 Minoru Gate)
The City is committed to making both in-person and online sessions inclusive and accessible to meet diverse needs. Contactculture@richmond.ca if supports are needed to participate.
For more information and advance registration, visit richmondartgallery.org/art-at-work.
Art at Work is presented in partnership by the City of Richmond and Richmond Art Gallery.
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