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Check out 150 artists painting in 40 painting locations spread across the majestic Steveston waterfront, from London Landing to to Garry Point Park. The best way to see this event is by bike! Richmond's Bicycle Valet will be set up at Britannia Heritage Shipyards National Site, our host location and hub of celebrations. This breathtakingly beautiful historic park hosts the exhibition of freshly created artwork, our award ceremony, live music, food trucks, and the Artisan Market featuring demonstrations and workshops.

On Stage at the Grand Prix of Art, Sponsored by Tourism Richmond

Live 1:00pm- 3:00pm Artists Picnic Stage

Blue Dirt Girl

"With a sound that’s oddly timeless..and occasionally profound" RoundMagazine . Blue Dirt Girl is an indie band based in East Vancouver with a sound that's oddly timeless, both down home and etherea ....

Blue Dirt Girl is an indie band based in East Vancouver with a sound that's oddly timeless, both down home and ethereal, and occasionally profound, Blue Dirt Girl continue to refine and expand their approach to 'modern soul'. Blue Dirt Girl latest album NO STREET SIGNS NO STRAIGHT LINES continues the band's creative dive into modern soul.

Their first Lyric Video for ‘5 Miles Out’ released 06.27.23. (watch video here)

Blue Dirt Girl has Album Listening Time events through the fall. Details - bluedirtgirl.com/events.

Tourism Richmond Festival Field Stage 12:00pm -1:45 pm

Crabgrass

A foot stomping favourite of the event, welcome back! Classic Blue Grass. Crabgrass is a Vancouver string band that takes its name from the plucky weed that just won’t quit

Crabgrass is a Vancouver string band that takes its name from the plucky weed that just won’t quit. Its repertoire runs from traditional bluegrass and country to folk, blues, country swing and jazz standards. Crabgrass features Kerry Richardson (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Maurice Bridge (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Lewis Silberberg (acoustic lap-steel and Dobro slide guitar), and Val Dean (violin).
Tourism Richmond Artisan Festival Stage 2:00 - 4:00

The Blue Hawks

Step into the groove of jumpin', swingin, uptown blues, and vintage rock and roll with the BluesHawks! These seasoned musicians will have you moving and shakin in no time.

Penta Exhibition: Sunday July 23: 2:00- 4:00 pm

Murphy and the Cats

Murphy and the Cats are a talented duo of young Jazz musicians in period costume performing music from the 1920’s and 1930’s.

On violin, percussion, guitar, ukulele, standup bass and kazoo, these cool hepcats will put a smile on your face as they send you back in time. Seasoned performers, they have performed at many festivals and events throughout BC. Recent highlights include the Vancouver Jazz Festival (on a boat!), Whistler Children’s Art Festival, Burnaby Village Museum, London Heritage Farm, Coquitlam’s Dumpling Festival, Burnaby Summer Stages Festival, Ladner May Days, Main Street Festival, Mackin House Museum, Cypress Mountain, and the Fort Langley Jazz Festival.

FOOD TRUCKS

11:00am - 5:00pm Exhibition Field

Coffee Box

Our coffee beans are roasted by the best in Vancouver, so your guests can enjoy the fresh batch. A Delightful Experience.

We also offer specially made chai lattes, Macha tea lattes, and non-dairy alternatives for customizing. Our coffee beans are roasted by the best in Vancouver, so your guests can enjoy the fresh batch.
Delight your guests by not only bringing them delicious coffee but the whole coffee shop. Make stronger bonds, leave lasting impressions, and create a seamless experience for your guests. Whether you’re organizing a corporate event, sports event, wedding, or party, our coffee catering service is the best fit for your occasion.
11:30am - 5:00pm. Exhibition Field

Lucky Churros

At Lucky Churros, we honor this rich tradition by crafting churros with the finest ingredients and authentic recipes.

Embark on a culinary journey with churros, a beloved treat steeped in history and flavour. Originating in Spain centuries ago, churros have evolved into a global sensation cherished for their crispy exteriors and fluffy interiors. Traditionally enjoyed with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, these delightful pastries have captured hearts worldwide.

At Lucky Churros, we honor this rich tradition by crafting churros with the finest ingredients and authentic recipes. Each bite is a tribute to the artisans who perfected this art over generations, ensuring our churros deliver nostalgia and satisfaction in every mouthful.
Join us in celebrating the legacy of churros. Indulge in their irresistible charm and savor the taste of history at Lucky Churro, because some flavours are timeless, and churros are one of them.

11:30am - 5:00pm Exhibition Field

Bread & Cheese

a chef-run gourmet grilled sandwich food truck, providing Metro Vancouver with a euphoric sandwich experience

Noon - 4:00 pm Artist Picnic

D-Original Sausage

D-Original Sausage is the Official Event Sponsor of the Artist Picnic and will be serving lunch to 225 artist and Volunteers

As a proud member of the Steveston community in Richmond, D-Original Sausage Haus is committed to bringing you the best in artisanal deli meats and cheese. You'll find us in the heart of the community, where we're busy making sandwiches, catering events, and running our deli. We believe that food is at the heart of every community, and we're proud to be a part of the Steveston culinary scene. Come visit us today and discover why D-Original Sausage Haus is the talk of the town!

ARTIST MARKET

Nima Stoneware

Natalie Gagnon

Each Nima Stoneware piece is perfection in imperfection. Ceramic artist Natalie Gagnon searches for the sublime through spirited texture and surface glazes on uniquely handcrafted forms. Craftsmanship and the mark of the hand—not commercial machine-made precision—is celebrated in each form. A slight wobble, spirited texture and surface, organically pooled glaze, each give life and character to a piece.

Oona CLothing

Tina Ozols

Every single item that comes out of the Oona Studio is cut, printed and sewn with my own hands. Heck, I even draw the images and make the screens I use to print them – I’m talking about all the way handmade!

Belcap Creations

Melissa Pacleb

Crocheted items from toys, bags, wearables such as hats and hair
clips, and housewares: dish towels

Heart & Sewl

Lynn Croghan

Lynn is a maker of many things, and in this incarnation she creates jackets, hats and pocket purses. Each piece is a playful composition of colour, design and texture, and crafted by Lynn in her home based work space in Vancouver BC.

Robert J Gilson

Wood Turner

(RJG) has been turning wood for more than 10 years and his love of wood shows in his creations. A student of renowned master turner David Ellsworth, Robert strives to let the wood speak through his designs and utilizes local reclaimed hardwoods and non toxic oil and wax finishes. Most of the wood used in Robert’s turned pieces has been sourced through family and friends on Galiano Island and the lower mainland of British Columbia. Robert hopes that by combining art and utility in his pieces people will enjoy his creations for many years.
For more information please contact: rjgwoodturning@gmail.com

Phoenix Art Workshop

Relief Print making

Greater Vancouver Medical Assistance and Services Team Sociiety

First Aid

The Lower Mainland First Responder teams consist of a collaboration of numerous secondary schools in which students are trained up to the standard of Medical First Responders as set by the guidelines of the Canadian Red Cross.

West Coast Calligraphy Society

Artisan Market

Westcoast Calligraphy Society is and enthusiastic group of with a common bond - a love of all thing s calligraphy. We will be lettering bookmarks for free (a small donation to cover costs is appreciated but not expected). At the market we will share our passion, knowledge and work with interested visitors.

Barks and Biscuits

Fran Meinhold

I turned my passion project into a small business in 2020, making dog treats and accessories by hand. The ingredients used are plant-centered and sourced locally where possible. As dog owners, it is inevitable to create waste. This is why sustainability is so important to me: All of my packaging is fully industrially compostable.

Perching Clay

Artisan Market

Perching Clay Art is a collection of decorative and wearable polymer clay art, handmade in Vancouver. Different coloured clay are layered, sliced and rolled by hand into creative patterns. These slices are then used to create buttons, Bowles pendants and other wearable art.

Periwinkle Designs

Artisan Market

Lisa (Mompreneur) and Madison (Kidpreneur) from Periwinkle Designs are local makers from Vancouver, BC. This duo creates eco-friendly products. Their product line includes beeswax food wraps and bags, unpaper towels, fabric baskets, reusable coffee filters, facial rounds, and more! With their carefully curated designs, there is something for everyone! Their products are loved by both kids and adults. Lisa and Madison are very passionate about their products. With the support of their family and friends they are excited to continue this journey together creating a positive impact on the environment one product at a time.

Belamy Leather

Artisan Market

Handmade leather goods, everything from key fobs, wallets, belts, bags, backpacks,home decor, plant hangers.

Chicken Coop Glass Studio

Market Fresh

Hand blown glass christmas ornaments, Christmas glass sculpted birds, penguins and gnomes, stained glass birds and snowflakes and glass jewellery

Jenns Woodworks

James & Julie Enns

Jenns Woodworks, a small studio/workshop located in Langley, BC. I’m drawn to the prospect of taking raw materials and forming them into something truly unique, inspiring, useful and beautiful. Whether the piece is a painting, a desk, a table or some of my smaller items.

Magia

Astrid Rodriguez

Magia is the art of transforming used coffee capsules into wearable beauty. After you savour a cup of coffee, I craft the coffee pod’s bright colours and forms into unique pendants and earrings. These pieces add a special touch to your outfit and carry the essence of sustainability and creativity. Enjoy the blend of elegance and eco-consciousness with every piece of jewelry from MAGIA.

Not a Toy Store

Ralph Heading

Wood Craft and Art Sudio

Stacy Baker

WoodCraft and Art Studios was founded by Stacey Baker, a born and raised Richmond resident. Stacey's previous careers include being an executive chef and butcher who graduate from the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts on Granville Island in Vancouver. After suffering a career ending injury Stacey had to find a new path. Woodworking allowed him to continue enjoying his creative love of the arts. At WoodCraft and Art Studios, Stacey designs and makes a variety of wood pieces ranging from wall hangings, light boxes, chess boards and unique playing pieces that are all made by hand, and a few tools. Stacey's moto is that there is no limits to what can be made at WoodCraft and Art Studios.

Silverfinch Jewelry Design

Donelle Clarke

As a Metal Clay Artist & Silversmith my inspiration comes from my heritage, interests, & the beauty of our land.

Weavin and Wrapping Gals

Leona Goulette and MJ Marsters

We have been crafting for several years. In the last two years, have participated in the Steveston Farmers and Artisan market.
We use mostly recycled materials. Example, beach glass, beach wood, old cutlery, broken glass that we tumble, wire, etc.

Foxy Verve Atelier

Fiadh Dibble

Foxy Verve Atelier is the brain child of artist Fiadh, encapsulating an inventive assemblage of hand crafted visual, wearable, & experimental art. Foxy Verve Atelier houses four distinctive artistic manifestations: Bodacious Butterflies, Illumine Ore, Labyrinthine Line, & Chromatic Crochetier. Bodacious Butterflies are handmade real butterfly & moth wing jewelry. All specimens are ethically sourced & are not taken out of the natural environment thus eliminating any ecological impact. The wings are encapsulated in either a resin process the artist developed or in glass using stained glass arts techniques. All findings used are sterling silver & 14k gold filled. Illumine Ore is fine hand fabricated silversmithing, goldsmithing, precious & semi-precious stone setting, 3D design, lost wax casting, mokumé gane, hand forging, hollow form, & water cast jewelry. Labyrinthine Line is digital illustration & photography. All digital illustration is drawn using Procreate, ipad Pro, & apple pencil. All photography is taken using a variety of cell phone, digital, & analogue cameras. Chromatic Crochetier is handmade crochet, arigurumi, & fiber art. A variety of materials are utilized including acrylic yarn, felt, embroidery floss, safety eyes & cheeks, & polyester fiber fill.

Cartoon Katie

Katie Green

I’m an illustrator in Steveston, and I specialize in drawing caricatures.

I started drawing as soon as I could hold a pencil, and dreamed of becoming an animator when I grew up. After receiving my B.F.A. in Film and Animation I started my career creating visual effects for movies in Los Angeles before continuing on in Vancouver.  My passion for illustration led me to switch careers and now I draw awesome things for awesome people full time!

Seawrack Press Studio

Gina Page

I’m printmaker, poet, papermaker and book artist.

Pamdemonium Studio

Pamela Hollington

Introducing our artisan "bottlecap" and mini frames, crafted with meticulous detail and creative flair. Each "bottlecap" frame is meticulously crafted from metal, offering a unique and durable design. Our mini frames measure 5 x 5 inches, perfect for showcasing intricate designs that capture attention with their detailed layers of paper and foam adhesive.

For those who appreciate a rustic touch, our slender frames, made from wood without a glass front, offer a charming display option. They come in various designs, including water-themed motifs like the elegant seahorse and a serene fishing scene, both available in the slender size.

Looking for something larger? Our 8 x 8 inch wooden frames feature a protective glass cover, ideal for preserving and displaying larger-scale artwork with depth and clarity.

Explore our collection where creativity meets craftsmanship, and discover how our frames can beautifully complement any space or occasion.

Cup Easels

Kyle Ballufff

Old World Pressed Floral Designs

Kathy Mackey

As a designer I grow, press and create framed designs. I also incorporate my pressed flowers onto large pillar candles. amed floral designs. I also press florals onto candle pillars.plants

Pickled Patterns

Ava

started crocheting in Spring 2023. I get my inspiration from the farm animals I visit and our sea life, community trends and of course holiday themes. My experiences of selling my creations also take on a connection to the wonderful people (and cats) who admire them and even gift me ideas for future opportunities 😉 Come see what I’m up to this time!

Mochillas

Anne Bourque

My name is Anne Bourque.  I have been sewing for years and in the last 5 years I have been bringing my creations to local markets. I make hats, bags of all kinds, and a myriad of home products. My focus is reusable items made of 100% cotton.

MAGS AND KRU

Jocelyn

Integrating function and eco-conscious materials to create one stylish accessory at a time. Each hand crafted piece is elevated with a touch of cork for a unique look. Cork is water resistant, stain resistant, hypoallergenic, durable and easy to clean!
We care about the planet and are mindful of how our products are made. We create our items in small batches in an effort to reduce textile waste using carefully selected materials. Smaller pieces are also used to create something beautiful.

Face Painting

Belle Yoon

Add a little bit of special touch on your faces / bodies with Belle Facepainting! Grown ups and kids are ALL welcome to get painted by Belle!

Earthy Kreations

Driftwood, Crystal, Dreamcatchers, Sock Monkeys, Jewellery

EVENT SCHEDULE. PLAN YOUR DAY!

Saturday, July 27, 2024

10:00 am: Artists begin painting in their allocated locations along Steveston’s 3km Historic Riverfront Trail.

Noon: Phoenix Artisan Market opens at the Festival Field, Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site.

Noon: Crabgrass at the Tourism Richmond Festival Stage.

1:00 pm: Artists return their work to Britannia Shipyards for display and enjoy D’Original Sausage Haus sponsored          artist’s picnic.

1:00 pm: Blue Dirt Girl performs at the Artists Picnic.

2:00 pm: The Blues Hawks perform at the Tourism Richmond Festival Stage.

2:30 pm: Award Ceremony at the Artist Picnic Area.

3:00 pm: Penta Builders Group Artist Exhibition Opens.
“Cast your vote for the People’s Choice Awards.”

4:30 pm: Phoenix Artisan Market closes.

5:30 pm: Exhibition closes.

 

Sunday, July 28, 2024

10:00 am: Penta Builders Group Artist Exhibition Opens.

2:00 pm: Murphy and the Cats perform in the Siene Net Loft.

3:30 pm: People’s Choice Award and Closing Ceremony.

4:00 pm: Artwork pick-up, Exhibition Closes.

 Exhibition

Works of art from the day will be on display at Britannia Heritage Shipyards National Historic Site’s Seine Net Lot building. The Penta Building Group exhibition will open to the public at 3pm immediately following the Award Ceremony. Visitors can cast their ballots for the Penta People’s Choice Award for their favourite work of art. Works are on display and for sale until 5:30 pm on Saturday and again on Sunday July 23, from 10am to 4pm when all sold paintings are available for pick up.

Performing artist Murphy Cats preforms at the Exhibition on Sunday July 23 at 2pm

Bike Lock Valet 

Richmond Bike Lock will be on location at Britannia Heritage Shipyards National Historic Site secure your eco-friendly transportation so you and your family can enjoy the exhibition, artist market, live music and food trucks.

How The Bike Lock Works

It’s simple!  Ride your bike to the Grand Prix of Art and we’ll take care of the rest. Just like a coat-check, we’ll tag your bike and provide you with a claim stub.

Enjoy the event, and bring back the claim stub when you want your bike returned.  You can even leave your helmet or panniers on your bike (securely attached of course).

Event Map - Find an artist!

Welcome to our event map for 2024! This year 150 artists are spread across 40 locations along the historic Steveston Waterfront. Take advantage of our Bike Valet at Britannia Heritage Shipyards National Historic Site and Gulf Of Georgia National Historic Site and see all locations!

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