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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
Posted in Art Making Activity, miscellaneous - use to show no date on post, RAG@Home Video, RAGA School Program, What's New | Comments Off on Video Art Lesson: Sewing, Beading, and TuftingLearn how to draw the human figure with the whole family in this active video art workshop. The Richmond Art Gallery’s art instructor will guide you and your family through movement games inspired by the Inaction exhibition, and then demonstrate how artists capture the sense of movement in figure drawing. … Continue reading
Posted in Art Making Activity, Event, RAG@Home Video, RAGA School Program, What's New | Comments Off on Video Art Lesson: Fabulous Figures!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
Posted in Art Making Activity, miscellaneous - use to show no date on post, RAG@Home Video, RAGA School Program, What's New | Comments Off on Video Art Lesson: Printmaking with Craft FoamJoin us this month for a conversation with Richmond-based artist and illustrator, Laura Kwok. Kwok will discuss her journey as a self-taught artist working in illustration and creating her own product line, to moving into the realm of large-scale murals. She will share insights as to how she works with … Continue reading
Posted in Artist Salon, Event, RAG@Home, RAG@HOME, RAG@Home Video | Comments Off on Artist Salon Webinar with Laura KwokThe Artist Salon Series features art professionals leading inspirational artist talks and professional development for visual artists. This month’s session features Vancouver-based self-taught painter Amy Stewart. Amy will discuss her artistic journey that began with a career as a Youth and Family Worker before becoming a full-time artist. She will share tips … Continue reading
Posted in Artist Salon, Event, RAG@Home, RAG@Home Video | Comments Off on Artist Salon Webinar with Amy StewartRights of passage: A conversation with artists and naturalist In partnership with Birds Canada Participants: Lou Sheppard, Emily Neufeld, Laiwan, Rob Butler, and Sharon MacGougan Panel presentation led by Shaun Dacey and Caroline Biel. Saturday October 10, 2pm – Register for talk here Rights of Passage, an interactive set of … Continue reading
Posted in Event, RAG@Home, RAG@HOME, RAG@Home Video | Comments Off on Rights of passage: A conversation with artists and naturalistViruses, Plagues, Illnesses, and Pandemics in Art In partnership with Mobil Art School, RAGA presents a second chapter of Jairo Salazar’s exploration of the way artists have reacted to times of crisis. In the midst of a global pandemic, the question that emerges among many is how to give face … Continue reading
Posted in Artist Salon, RAG@Home, RAG@Home Video | Comments Off on Artist Salon Webinar: Art in Times of Crisis, Part IIFor Pride week 2020, Richmond Art Gallery presents a digital artist talk with acclaimed artist Brendan Fernandes. In anticipation of his upcoming RAG exhibition, Inaction (in partnership with the Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery, Wesleyan University) Fernandes will offer an in-depth presentation of his works addressing issues of race, queer … Continue reading
Posted in Event, RAG@Home, RAG@HOME, RAG@Home Video | Comments Off on Pride and protest with Brendan FernandesHow has a personal challenge or global turmoil influenced the creation of works of art? How have artists historically responded to times of crisis? Jairo Salazar, from Mobil Art School, will spark discussion on these and some other aspects in which artists have used compelling moments of introspection and isolation … Continue reading
Posted in Artist Salon, Event, RAG@Home, RAG@Home Video | Comments Off on Artist Salon Webinar: Art in Times of Crisis, Part 1The Artist Salon Series features art professionals leading inspirational artist talks and professional development for visual artists. Our guest presenter this month is illustrator and mural artist Priscilla Yu. Learn what it takes to be a mural artist and ask your questions about working in this medium during the live webinar. … Continue reading
Posted in Artist Salon, Event, RAG@Home, RAG@Home Video | Comments Off on Artist Salon Webinar with Priscilla YuHow can visual artists can improve their art sales? While the answer to this question will be unique for each artist, learn more about some of the options for getting your artwork noticed. Presenter Jeffrey Boone, an art supporter, collector and former gallery owner will offer tips and suggestions for … Continue reading
Posted in Art at Work, Event, RAG@Home, RAG@Home Video | Comments Off on Art at Work Webinar: Selling Your ArtworkThe 13th annual Doors Open Richmond will move online in 2020 to offer Richmond an opportunity to “come together” during a prolonged period of social isolation. The online event will feature digital content that celebrates cultural diversity and promotes civic awareness from over 30 places of worship, cultural centres, ethnic … Continue reading
Posted in Event, RAG@Home, RAG@Home Video | Comments Off on Doors Open Richmond : Tours of Canada Line InstallationsLearn best practices in preparing applications for Public Art opportunities. This online webinar is led by Biliana Velkova, City of Richmond Public Art Planner, and uses example artist calls as the basis for this session. Participants will be provided with guidance in preparing applications for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and … Continue reading
Posted in Art at Work, Event, RAG@Home, RAG@Home Video | Comments Off on Art at Work: Applying to Public Art OpportunitiesThe Artist Salon Series features art professionals leading inspirational artist talks and/or professional development for visual artists. The May session features Branscombe House Artist in Residence, Lou Sheppard. Lou will talk about their current work and research in Richmond, and what they hope an artist in residence can offer to … Continue reading
Posted in Artist Salon, Event, RAG@Home, RAG@Home Video | Comments Off on Artist Salon Webinar with Lou SheppardIn 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
Posted in Art Making Activity, miscellaneous - use to show no date on post, RAG@Home Video | Comments Off on Video Art Lesson: Métis BeadworkIn 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
Posted in Art Making Activity, miscellaneous - use to show no date on post, RAG@Home Video | Comments Off on Video Art Lesson: Wearable ArtworkIn 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
Posted in Art Making Activity, miscellaneous - use to show no date on post, RAG@Home Video | Comments Off on Video Art Lesson: Nature CollageThe Artist Salon Series features art professionals leading inspirational artist talks and/or professional development for visual artists. Guest presenter Jas Lally, Showroom Assistant at Art Rental & Sales at the Vancouver Art Gallery, will go over what to include in your CV, Artist Statement and social media platforms when applying … Continue reading
Posted in Artist Salon, Event, RAG@Home, RAG@Home Video | Comments Off on Artist Salon Webinar with Jas LallyKarin Jones and Amy Malbeuf bring to prominence cultural identities and histories through the objects they make by leveraging materials and concepts within a contemporary context. Jones, an artist of African descent living in Vancouver, and Malbeuf, a Métis artist based in Nova Scotia, work with traditional and contemporary materials … Continue reading
Posted in Event, Exhibition, Past Exhibition, RAG@Home Video | Tagged Amy Malbeuf, Karin Jones | Comments Off on Labour’s trace
