Nature Art Kit

Posted on December 21, 2030 by mdevoy

This kit explores the work of Emily Neufeld in her exhibition Prairie Invasions: A Lullaby. In this exhibition, Neufeld explores the legacy of her Mennonite ancestors’ settlement of the Alberta prairies, their impact on the natural environment, and the ways in which the prairie is reclaiming their abandoned farmsteads. Through … Continue reading →

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Video Art Lesson: Sewing, Beading, and Tufting

Posted on March 2, 2021 by mdevoy

This two part video art lesson introduces the techniques of embroidery, beading, and caribou tufting. The combination of these three techniques was developed into an incredibly beautiful art form by Indigenous and Métis artists and these techniques are still being practiced today by contemporary Canadian artists.  To bring this art … Continue reading →

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Free Fall, for Camera: Selections from a Dance Dramaturg’s Notebook

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Matt

This essay was commissioned as a response to Brendan Fernandes’ exhibition, Inaction. 1. Lineage System I travelled to New York City to spend a week with artist-choreographer Brendan Fernandes and dancers John Alix, Khadija Griffith, and Oisín Monaghan. At the time, Brendan, John, Khadija, and Oisín were developing a sculptural … Continue reading →

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Video Art Lesson: Printmaking with Craft Foam

Posted on January 15, 2021 by mdevoy

In this video art lesson, we’ll explore the art of printmaking by creating stamps using craft foam. Then we’ll examine the different ways that artists use printmaking to create artwork by looking at a variety of prints from the Richmond Art Gallery’s permanent collection featured in the Selected Stories exhibition. … Continue reading →

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pseudo-here

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Matt

Hoaxes, falsehoods and fictions are at play in Scott Billings’ new body of work, pseudo-here. The Vancouver-based artist draws from a seemingly fathomless pool of mathematics, physics, art, and popular culture to fake and make meticulously constructed objects embedded with intriguing histories and questionable truths. History abounds with charlatans duping … Continue reading →

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Richmond Art Gallery is Open!

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Matt

NEW HOURS Wednesday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM HOW TO VISIT US There are two options to visiting the gallery: Enter through the Cultural Centre front doors (7700 Minoru Gate), and staff will direct you to the Art Gallery check-in. and/or Book … Continue reading →

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Video Art Lesson: Métis Beadwork

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Matt

In this first video art lesson, students will be introduced to the history of Métis beadwork, and the artwork of Métis artist Amy Malbeuf, currently on display at the Richmond Art Gallery. Gallery educator Melanie Devoy then demonstrates the technique of pointillism and guides students to make an artwork inspired … Continue reading →

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Video Art Lesson: Wearable Artwork

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Matt

In this second video art lesson, students will be introduced to the artwork of Canadian artist Karin Jones, currently on display at the Richmond Art Gallery. Gallery educator Melanie Devoy then demonstrates the technique of making wearable artwork through the technique of making paper beads.  To see more of Karin’s … Continue reading →

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Video Art Lesson: Nature Collage

Posted on May 13, 2020 by mdevoy

In this video art lesson, students will be introduced to the  artwork of Canadian artist Emily Neufeld, and guided through the steps in making a nature collage. To see more of Emily’s work, check out the Prairie Invasions: A Lullaby exhibition. Materials: Paper Glue stick Leaves and flowers Heavy Books … Continue reading →

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Diyan Achjadi Benefit Print Edition

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Matt

The Richmond Art Gallery is delighted to announce that artist Diyan Achjadi has produced a limited edition print to benefit the Gallery. Achjadi’s artwork will be exhibited in the exhibition Diyan Achjadi and Shawn Hunt: Cultural Conflation, from October 15 – December 31, 2016. The exhibition, organized by curator Nan … Continue reading →

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