welcome to arts richmond
welcome to arts richmond
Arts Richmond Presents Festival of Phenomenal Females
Arts Richmond Celebrates its 60th Year with A Festival of Phenomenal Woman in recognition of International Woman’s Day, we are starting with an amazing evening in the company of two phenomenal women composers Debbie Wiseman OBE composer of the Wolf Hall music and our very own patron Roxanna Panufik who is one of the most versatile and beloved British composers working today.
Arts Richmond Presents: The Young Writers Finalists Presentation Afternoon
Join us for an afternoon of celebrating the work of our Young Writers finalists.
We received over 790 entries into this year's competition. We have now compiled a presentation of the finalists' written pieces that have made it through.
We had two themes this year: 'Something Extraordinary' and 'My World'. Join us to see our young actors bring to life the extraordinary work submitted by the borough's children.
This annual event is supported by a well-known author and our valued patron, Anthony Horowitz.
The date is Sunday, 15th March at 4.00 pm (Doors Open at 3.30 pm ) at The Exchange, Twickenham
We have also published an anthology of all the children's work, which will be available for pre-order or on sale on the day.
Art House Open Studios 2026 - Artist Applications Open Now
Art House Open Studios 2026 - Artist Applications Open Now
Arts Richmond will coordinate the borough’s open studios festival, Art House, for 2026.
The festival gives visitors a chance to explore our artistic community and engage with artists, designers & makers from all corners of the borough.
Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th & Monday 25th May
Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st May
Arts Richmond Showcoach
Arts Richmond Showcoach
Arts Richmond Showcoach
Recent Arts Richmond Events
Artist of the Year 2025
'Changes' Poetry Competition
'Changes' Poetry Competition
Well done to all the artists who took part in our most recent Richmond Artist of the Year competition, at the Grade II listed Grove Gardens Chapel in Richmond Old Cemetery.
'Changes' Poetry Competition
'Changes' Poetry Competition
'Changes' Poetry Competition
Thank you to Roger McGough for judging and hosting our recent poetry competition on the theme of 'Changes'. Well done to all those shortlisted who heard their work performed live at the OSO Arts Centre.
Arts Richmond Drama Party featuring the SWAN Awards
In September Arts Richmond held its annual Drama Party at the prestigious venue, The Landmark Arts Centre. This also included the annual SWAN Awards presentation, including announcing the winner of our Radio Plays Competition.
Arts Richmond Photographic Exhibition 2025
Arts Richmond were extremely grateful to Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society for their invitation to be part of their prestigious annual exhibition held at the Landmark Arts Centre from 27th to 5th October
We put out an open invitation for photographers reflecting life in our borough. We had over 80 entries and were able to display all of them.
We invited all visitors to the exhibition to choose their favourite entry for a People’s Choice Award, and the winner chosen was Arif Baig for his picture ‘Reflections’. This was presented by Jean Wit, Co-Chair of Trustees, on the last Sunday of the Exhibition.