Art House

Alongside a rich heritage of art, invention and innovation LBRuT is home to many visual artists, designers and makers with a diverse range of skills, knowledge and talent. There are plenty of opportunities to join in, engage with and explore this thriving community.

Art Unlocked

As the initial COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in the UK began to be eased, the Arts Service asked the Richmond Art House Open Studios community to mark the unique period in time by submitting work in response to the stimulus 'Place - Distance – Society: Spring/Summer 2020'.

The intention is for the body of work to be exhibited at Orleans House Gallery at a time when the community can come together to reflect, face to face, with each other.

Find the latest news on dates for the exhibition.

Open Studios

Richmond Art House Open Studios Festival takes place over two weekends each Summer. It provides opportunities for visual artists, designers and makers to develop their practice and showcase their work whilst encouraging the public to explore and engage with the wealth of creativity within the borough.

If you are interested in taking part in 2021 email: artsinfo@richmond.gov.uk

Buying, commissioning work or taking a class

Not sure where to start? Why not browse last year’s 2019 Open Studios Festival brochure (pdf, 7.0 MB) listing over 75 local studios by art form with contact details and further information.

Orleans House Gallery, Stables Gallery and Riverside Gallery

Free public art galleries with a wide range of exhibitions and associated programmes run by the Arts Service, visit the Orleans House Gallery website for more information.

Other key facilitators

The borough is home to many facilitators from an Art School and contemporary galleries through to venues hosting leading art fairs. Want to find out more? Start with the 2019 Open Studios Festival brochure as a way in to exploring those working across the sector locally.