East Bay Express: Oakland artist reclaims queer youth in rage, yarn and memory

Feb 24, 2026 By Janis Hashe One of textile artist dani lopez’s bios tells part of her story: “After spending most of her life living in Oregon and trying to get out, she now lives in Oakland.”  “Out,” in this case, means both “out of the repressive atmosphere of the place she was living,” and […]

Press Release: Richmond Art Center Begins Executive Director Search

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, February 24, 2026 Richmond Art Center Announces Executive Director Search Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center has announced the launch of a national search for its next Executive Director. The search will be led by an Executive Director Search Committee composed of members of the Board of Directors, staff, and representatives from the […]

Summer Exhibitions Opening Reception 6/27/26

Opening Reception for Summer Exhibitions Saturday, June 27, 1pm-3pm |  Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join us as we celebrate the opening of our summer exhibitions. More information coming soon… About Donate

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We’re Hiring: Executive Director

Executive Director Job Posting pdf Richmond Art Center Seeks Executive Director Date: February  2026 Application Deadline: March 30, 2026 Deadline Extended, New Deadline: April 30, 2026 Organization: Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804  Job Title: Executive Director  Reports to: Board of Directors   Job Type: Full-time Salary: $110,000.00 – $130,000.00 annual salary Status: […]

Your Guide to Discounted Classes

Here’s how you can save on your next class at Richmond Art Center: 1. Become a RAC Member Members receive 10% off all classes and open studio sessions, and help support Richmond Art Center’s mission and success. It’s a win-win. (And memberships start at just $40.) LEARN MORE… 2. New Student Offer New to art […]

90th Anniversary Sponsorship Opportunities

Be part of this historic milestone… SPONSOR OUR 90TH ANNIVERSARY For 90 years, Richmond Art Center has been a creative hub for artists, students, and neighbors. Founded in 1936 during the Great Depression by local artist and educator Hazel Salmi as part of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project, Richmond Art Center was built with […]