Press Release: 90 Years of Arts Education

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, April 22, 2026 90 Years of Arts EducationRichmond Art Center Announces Summer Semester Class LineupRichmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, RichmondClass listings: richmondartcenter.org/classes Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center announces its summer 2026 lineup of art classes, celebrating 90 years of community-based arts education. Founded in 1936 by arts educator Hazel Salmi as part of […]

Garden Clean-up Volunteers Needed

Caring for Our Courtyard: Community Work Day at Richmond Art Center Our courtyard at Richmond Art Center is a shared gathering space that welcomes visitors, hosts events, and supports much of our community programming.  As spring approaches, we’re inviting community members and volunteers to help with light weeding and general cleanup as we prepare the […]

90th Anniversary Gala 9/25/26

90th Anniversary Gala Friday, September 25, 2026, 5:30pm-9:30pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Individual Ticket: $175Richmond Art Center Member or Richmond Resident Ticket: $150Table Sponsorship – 10 Tickets: $1,500 Join us for a special evening celebrating 90 years of creativity and community in Richmond. Celebrate Richmond Art Center’s 90th anniversary with an […]

Richmond Open Studios 8/15/26

Richmond Open Studios Saturday, August 15, 2026, 11am-5pm |  Admission is Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Organized by the Visual Artists of Richmond, Richmond Open Studios will take place in Richmond August 8-9 for individual artists and 15-16 for group venues. Richmond Art Center is thrilled to be a partner […]

What is your Richmond Art Center story?

Call for Memorable Moments As Richmond Art Center marks its 90th anniversary in 2026, we’re reflecting on our history, not just a timeline, it is a living, evolving narrative made up of the many people who have passed through our studios, galleries, and programs. We invite you to be part of it. Please share a […]

Press Release: Spring Family Day celebrates making and growing across generations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, March 31, 2026 SPECIAL EVENTSpring Family DayMaking and Growing Across GenerationsSaturday, April 25, 12pm-3pm  | FREERichmond Art Center (courtyard), 2540 Barrett Avenue, RichmondEvent webpage: richmondartcenter.org/familyday Richmond, CA: Join the fun at Spring Family Day, a free open house for kids and families at Richmond Art Center on Saturday, April 25, from 12pm to 3pm. This […]

Call for Richmond Artists

Richmond Open Studios registration is open! Curious about open studios? Join the Richmond Open Studios Information Session at Richmond Art Center on April 11. Organized by the Visual Artists of Richmond, Richmond Open Studios will take place this year August 8-9 and 15-16. And if you are ready, registration is NOW OPEN. Participating artists benefit from: Getting your work […]

Welcome new Board Members!

Welcome new Board Members! We’re pleased to welcome new members Maggie Blanc-White, Claudia Bustos, Ellen Christensen, Seth Corrigan, and Ralph Vazquez to our Board of Directors. They join continuing board members Nettie Hoge (President), John Boychuk, Matias Eusterbrock, Paul Collins, Tia Foss, Lina Velasco, and Amy Zheng, whose ongoing leadership helps guide and steward Richmond […]

Press Release: Spring Exhibitions at Richmond Art Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, March 10, 2026 Spring Exhibitions at Richmond Art Center Weaving Between the Lines  |  A Turbulent LandscapeEmbracing the Edges of Time  |  60th Annual WCCUSD Student Art Show Richmond, CA: This spring, Richmond Art Center unveils four new exhibitions, on view April 8 through June 5, 2026, with an opening reception on Saturday, April 11, 1pm-3pm. In the main […]