Explore the ways that sound inspires movement, repetition, patterns, and tempo across art forms. Painters, musicians, actors, and writers all find distinctive grooves and marks in culture through repeating rhythms and pattern development. From a kitten’s purr to the beat of a drum, students will reflect on the outside world and their own intuition to express their own rhythm.

Consider the world in which we play – from the tree-covered mountains high up to the flowing water of oceans and streams below. Students will connect with the land and will discover how to create landscapes and choreography through artistic expression, such as storytelling, art-making, Indigenous knowledge or performance.

Transform everyday objects into art though mark-making, assemblage, installation, animation, and performance. Students will find innovative approaches to repurposing objects and develop an understanding of materiality by incorporating whimsy and play to sustainable practices. Bring found objects to life with imagination!

You can register via the online form. Please note that each class you wish to register requires a separate form and a unique email address.

Registration opens on October 13, 2026 at 3:00pm and closes on October 26, 2026.

Registrations will be time-stamped and processed on a first come, first served basis.

Please feel free to reach out to our team for support at ChildrensArtsFest@Richmond.ca or leave a message at 604-247-8325.

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If your desired facility location is unavailable for the time you'd like, you can add yourself to the waitlist using the waitlist function at the end of the form.

Please ensure you click the ‘Submit’ button after completing your form.

By submitting a Registration Form, you are officially confirming your registration for the Children’s Arts Festival School Program. In doing so, you understand you will be charged in full for the fieldtrip selected. No refund will be offered due to art supplies and special guests.

No. You may only register for one class. Please do not register on behalf of other teachers.

Each class you wish to register requires a separate form and a unique email address. The information you provide in the form will finalize your class registration.

Payment is accepted by cheque.

You will receive an invoice via email from the Children’s Arts Festival team by December 1, 2026 and payment is due by January 4, 2027.

If you have any questions regarding payment, please contact ChildrensArtsFest@Richmond.ca or leave a message at 604-247-8325.

Please address the cheque to: City of Richmond

Please mail or bring cheques to:

ATTN: Children’s Arts Festival

Richmond Cultural Centre

7700 Minoru Gate

Richmond, BC

V6Y 1R9

Classes are assigned an indoor space for lunch time. Please note that lunches spaces might be shared with another school class.

Staff at each facility will be able to assist if looking to find a place outside of the provided space.

Students should wear something comfortable and suitable for active participation, as well as clothing they don’t mind getting a little messy. Painting smocks are also welcome!

Please ensure that any adult helpers joining the class are clearly identified with a name tag.

Students should bring a non-microwavable bagged lunch and water bottle.

The City of Richmond's water bottle refill station program is a key sustainability initiative to reduce single-use plastic bottles by providing free, convenient public access to tap water.

Due to life-threatening allergies, please no food containing nuts or seafood.

Please also ensure that students bring an EpiPen and/or medical aids if necessary.

If you are unable to attend, the teacher on-call is expected to bring the class to the festival.

Please ensure they have all the necessary details about your registration.

For any cancellations, please refer to our cancellation policy.

A few weeks before your scheduled fieldtrip, teachers will receive an email with your schedule and important information about the programs, studio/room locations and lunch space allocation.

Upon arrival, teachers will be greeted by staff who will assist with check-in and guide classes to their designated areas.

Studios will be clearly marked with Children's Arts Festival signage. Staff will be available to assist with wayfinding and directions.

On the day of the event, the Front Desk staff at the facility will be available to answer any questions about room locations or other inquiries teachers may have.

Each class will experience a specialized pre-curated workshop package that includes one visual arts workshop and one performing arts workshop. Even better, each day of the festival is packed with a unique theme, so you can pick the one that inspires your students the most!

Each day promises something special for your students to discover and enjoy!

For more information please refer to the Daily Themes section.