Profile & History

The Richmond Art Gallery is the City of Richmond's Public Art Gallery. The Gallery is owned by the City of Richmond and is supported by the Richmond Art Gallery Association. RAGA is an independent, non-profit society formed to support the public, non-profit gallery of the City of Richmond.

The Richmond Art Gallery plays a dynamic role in the growth of visual art in Richmond, and is a vital part of the contemporary art network in British Columbia and Canada. Through excellence in exhibitions and education the Richmond Art Gallery strives to enhance an understanding and enjoyment of contemporary art. The art gallery features exhibitions of regional, national and international contemporary works of art.

Our Mission is to promote dialogue around contemporary art. We are here to offer you ways to connect to art, your community and yourself by providing a place to look, think, create and communicate.