The Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival is an event that spans the borough of Richmond and beyond. Piloted in 2023 and set to return this year, the festival celebrates arts, culture, and community building. Developed and co-produced by a diverse range of partners—including Richmond’s public libraries, arts organizations, theatres, universities, schools, charities, and local partners—the festival is a collaborative, adventurous, thought-provoking, and inclusive event. The festival fosters a sense of togetherness among Richmond’s communities. Collaborating with over 60 local organizations and artists, the 2025 festival will be a pivotal celebration of arts and ideas, focusing on the theme of Cultural Reforesting.