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Let's Make Mail Art!

In-person

Interdisciplinary Visual arts
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Location

Richmond Art Gallery

7700 Minoru Gate

Richmond, BC

Directions: Entrance through the Richmond Cultural Centre.

Access

Free.

Offered in English.

Wheelchair accessible.

About

Free drop-in for all ages to cut and paste and draw postcard-sized artworks.

Inspired by the current International Mail Art Exhibition and Fundraiser, learn more about the history and current practice of Mail Art, or art that is sent through the postal system.  Gallery staff will demonstrate some basic techniques for participants to develop postcard sized artworks using a variety of materials.

All materials provided, including a list of current open call Mail Art exhibitions from all over the world that participants may apply to.

All materials provided.

Free drop-in, seating is limited.

Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

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Organizer

Richmond Art Gallery

Richmond Art Gallery (RAG) is a non-profit municipal art gallery established in 1980. The gallery produces an array of exhibitions and programs that connect, empower, and provoke conversation with our diverse Richmond, BC communities. RAG actively contributes to Richmond’s cultural communities through our commitment to supporting artists via exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and a permanent collection.

Richmond Art Gallery is dedicated to promoting dialogue among diverse communities on challenging ideas and issues of today as expressed through local, national and international contemporary art. Through its exhibitions, publications, educational programming, collections and significant partnerships, the Richmond Art Gallery provides opportunities for the enhancement of life in Richmond while serving the contemporary arts community in Canada.

Contact

Kathy Tycholis

ktycholis@richmond.ca

604-247-8313

This event is part of a hub:

Richmond Cultural Centre & Public Library

City of Richmond Richmond, BC

Richmond Cultural Centre is home to many of Richmond’s essential cultural amenities: Richmond Art Gallery, Richmond Museum, City of Richmond Archives, Richmond Arts Centre, Media Lab, Performance Hall, Rooftop Garden, as well as accessible...

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