90th Anniversary Exhibition
First Impressions
A student printmaking showcase
Exhibition: September 2 – November 19, 2026
Opening Reception & 90th Birthday Party: Saturday, August 29, 12pm-3pm | Learn more…
Location: Community Gallery
Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
The galleries will be closed Saturday, September 5, 2026 (Labor Day), Saturday, September 26, 2026 (gala cleanup), and Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Veterans Day).
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804
Richmond Art Center founder Hazel Salmi recorded that the center’s first student exhibition took place in 1937, noting that “much was learned” by the students from the experience. This commitment to encouraging students to share their work continues to be a part of Richmond Art Center’s approach to arts education today.
First Impressions celebrates the ongoing tradition of student exhibitions, highlighting work from our printmaking studio. The exhibition features relief, screen, woodblock, monotype, and cyanotype prints, including artist proofs. Some works are finished and signed, while many are unsigned and offer an impression of the process itself. Here, the emphasis is not on perfection, but on creative exploration and the courage to learn through making.
Image: This student print was submitted without a label. If it’s yours, please let us know. Or if you’re feeling shy, you’re welcome to stay anonymous.
