Community Art Wall

Community Art Wall

Richmond Public Library (RPL) is happy to announce the addition of a Community Art Wall at the Brighouse branch. The Art Wall is a collaborative display space for community members to share their culture, stories and experience through art, facilitating cross-cultural exchange and community connection.

Art will be featured on an eight-week rotation. Interested artists are welcome to submit their art for consideration.

Click here to submit your art for consideration. You may also download the Expression of Interest form and submit the completed form by email or in-person at any RPL branch.

Click here to download the Expression of Interest form and read the library’s Community Art Wall policies.

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For more information about the Community Art Wall, please call Richmond Public Library at (604) 231-6422 or ask library staff next time you visit.

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The Complete Artist's Handbook

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