The Richmond Arts Coalition is marking Canada’s 150th by presenting ArtRich 2017, the second bi-annual juried exhibition for local artists at the Richmond Art Gallery, from Dec. 2 to 31.
The exhibition, presented with the support of the Richmond Art Gallery, the City of Richmond and Canada 150 funding, provides an opportunity for emerging and established artists from Richmond and nearby communities to exhibit together.
“After the great success of ArtRich 2015, we are delighted to work with the Richmond Art Gallery again to showcase a wide variety of artistic mediums and celebrate the talent of our local artists,” said Richmond Arts Coalition (RAC) chair Linda Barnes.
“We are looking forward to our opening reception Friday, Dec. 1, to which we invite all the artists who submitted work, not just those whose art was chosen by the independent jury.”
ArtRich 2017 responds to the past, present and future of this nation by encouraging artists to submit work that reflects upon Canada — pre-contact, now, and towards the future.
Artworks submitted should represent the artist’s experiences, ideas or perspectives on the expansive land mass, communities and cultures we now define as Canada.
Artists are encouraged in particular to consider: Environment, diversity, and reconciliation. Entries should reflect the artist’s relationship to our country in some way.
First, second and third prize is $150. All awards will be chosen by visitors to the exhibition and announced in the Richmond News at the end of the exhibition.
Residents of the Lower Mainland who are 18 years or older are invited to enter a maximum of two works per artist (regardless of category) for adjudication. Only one work per artist will be selected for the exhibition. Entries must be received by 4 p.m., Monday, Oct. 16.
For full event and entry details, go online to RichmondArtsCoalition.com.
