Local Arts

Richmond residents who often walk around Gary Point Park will notice a temporarily abandoned film set after COVID-19 put a halt on the filming industry.

The artist-in-residence at Richmond’s Branscombe House is one of the Sobey Art Award’s 25 longlist artists – and has received a $25,000 prize.

A Richmond family wasn’t expecting much when they joined the world’s first Quarantine International Film Festival with only an iPhone, a phone app and an $8 clip-on lens.

For those who appreciate a good movie, April 22 is the day to indulge in Canadian films to celebration Canada’s official film day.

Many performing artists have taken to social media for concerts, but who would believe the B.C. Provincial Government will be hosting one as well. B.C.

One of Richmond’s most talented performers, Sibel Thrasher, has died, age 67. Born Dec.

A Richmond-based performing artist and director has teamed up with similarly frustrated colleagues to record duets – all while isolated in their own homes.

While the rest of us have been either working from home, watching Netflix or perusing social media, one young actor has been busy live streaming a one-man, two-and-a-half hour production of Les Miserables .

Richmond’s Gateway Theatre is opening their doors to a new artistic director of programs who will take over the role this June.

The Richmond Singers Ensemble is hosting a concert to celebrate their 30 th anniversary on April 4. “Singin’ in the Rain” will be the concert theme where audience members can enjoy an afternoon of songs and join in on some sing-a-longs.