The City of Richmond recognizes the arts are integral to building vibrant communities. Home to an immense cultural mosaic, Richmond is characterized by growth, changing demographics and a diverse arts landscape.

In 2024, staff began the work of refreshing the ArtWorks: Richmond Arts Strategy to build on the success of the previous five years, and provide an updated blueprint for the delivery of arts services, enabling the broadest possible access to, and awareness of, the City's diverse arts opportunities.

The Draft Richmond Arts Strategy 2025-2030, with meaningful input from the community, aims to further advance Richmond as an arts destination with a thriving arts community and a rich offering of festivals, educational programs, public art, exhibitions and countless other opportunities to engage with the arts in everyday life. It outlines five strategic directions that act as a roadmap to guide future actions and work plans related to arts and culture in Richmond.

The Draft Richmond Arts Strategy 2025-2030 has now been endorsed by Council for the purpose of seeking interest holders’ and public feedback on the Strategy. This questionnaire will act as the final phase of public consultation, and is an opportunity to indicate your level of support for the updated Strategic Directions, their Goals and corresponding Objectives in the Strategy.

What are Strategic Directions and Objectives

• Strategic Directions are the key themes and desired outcomes resulting from the planning process.
• Objectives are outcome-driven indicators of progress with the strategic direction.

• Review the document.
• Complete the short questionnaire below.
• Email us at culture@richmond.ca.