The City of Richmond has chosen the winners of a youth art contest, and the artwork will be featured in the updated Official Community Plan.
The contest was open to local youth, who were asked to submit artwork the represented Richmond’s future.
Twenty youth of diverse ages submitted work in various media including watercolour, mixed-media and digital art.
"Congratulations to all the participants and winners of the Youth Art Contest,” said Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie.
“Your inspiring creativity reflects the spirit of Richmond and shows a deep understanding of our city's future. Each piece beautifully captures the themes of the Official Community Plan update and highlights the unique vision our youth bring to shaping Richmond. Thank you for sharing your talent.”
More than 400 community members voted for their top-three favourite submissions both online and at in-person OCP open house engagement sessions.
The winning pieces, created by youth who reside in Richmond, were selected for their creativity, relevance to the OCP update and vision of Richmond’s future.
First Place: Maggie Pi
Maggie Pi’s artwork offers a glimpse of Richmond’s inclusive future, with diverse residents, eco-friendly transit, and children engaged in shared activities, reflecting values from the OCP.
Second Place: Emily Du
Emily Du envisions Richmond in 2050 through a young person’s eyes, featuring community spirit, vibrant landmarks, nature, and flying cars to express innovation and sustainability.
Runner-up: Carys Braverman
Carys Braverman’s mixed-media piece shows scenes across Richmond, from City Hall to local wildlife, highlighting OCP themes of equity, environmental protection and community.
Runner-up: Elina Khong
Elina Khong’s artwork features children of diverse backgrounds interacting with Richmond’s transit, nature and public spaces, with symbols of reconciliation and inclusivity.
Honourable Mention: Leif Ferguson
Leif Ferguson’s artwork captures one of his favourite views from the Dinsmore Bridge, featuring a sunset, a rainbow and the river, a place where anyone can walk and enjoy the scenery.
All winning, runner-up and honourable mention artworks will be featured in the Official Community Plan to be released later this year.
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