The latest news, press releases, and media highlights from Richmond Art Center.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, August 28, 2025 This Fall at Richmond Art CenterFour New Exhibitions Invite Experiential, Tactile, and Communal Encounters with ArtBig Feelings | Unsettled Things/Things I Had to Leave BehindSeeds of Tradition | Ebb and Flow Exhibition Dates: September 24 – November 20,
2026 PROGRAM CALENDAR Art of the African Diaspora 2026 Exhibition at Richmond Art Center: January 14, 2026 – March 14, 2026 Artistic Achievement Awardee Talk: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11am-12:30pmReception: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 1pm-3pmClosing Reception: Sunday, March 15, 2026, 2pm-4pm
August 19, 2025 By Kathy Chouteau The Richmond Art Center (RAC) is creating a “third space for creative minds” with a free, afterschool “Art Club” for teens 13 to 18 years old. The Art Club will meet at the RAC
17 Aug By Joe Porrello During World War II, when her family was forced into an incarceration camp, Jeanie Kashima’s mother had no crib for her newborn, so she placed her in an orange crate. Nearly 80 years later, Kashima
Fall Semester Art Classes 2-for-1 SENIOR SPECIAL! This fall, we’re offering a special 2-for-1 deal for new senior (ages 62+) students! Two new students can take a class for the price of one. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Find a friend
NEW PROGRAM! Fall Afterschool Art Club Wednesdays, 3:30pm-6:30pm | FREE Ages 13 to 18 | Registration required Join our afterschool Art Club and explore new media – paint, paper, printmaking, fabric, beads, and more. Whether you’re experienced or just curious,
NEW PROGRAM! Mini Makers Wednesday, October 22, 10am-1pm | $15 Ages 6 months to 4 years with guardian | Registration required Mini Makers is a welcoming, hands-on art time for children ages 6 months to 4 years and their caregivers
UPDATE 7/9/25: An update about the student printmaking exhibition- while we’ve collected some wonderful work so far, we don’t yet have enough pieces to make a full show. We’ve therefore decided to reschedule the exhibition to fall 2026. (We wish it
July 29, 2025 While the old familiar expression is “Christmas in July,” the Richmond Art Center (RAC) is ahead of the game by starting to plan its “Holiday Arts Festival” in June. The 63rd incarnation of the beloved local event will
Explore our lineup of kids and teen classes below – and get ready to make art this fall! New students, use coupon code fallleaves2025 for 20% off your first class.Terms: Code can only be used once per student. Classes available until full.
Richmond Art Center photo exhibit captures past activism By Janis HasheJul 22, 2025 No photographs exist of the American Revolution, which created a new, free nation. No photographs exist of the 1381 English Peasants’ Revolt battling crippling taxes and serfdom.
63rd Annual Holiday Arts Festival Deadline for Vendors to Apply: Sunday, September 21, 2025 Event Details: 63rd Annual Holiday Arts Festival Sunday, December 7, 2025, 10am-4pmRichmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, RichmondEvent webpage: richmondartcenter.org/haf Unique, Handmade Gifts by Over 50 Local
Registration for Fall Classes Opens in 3, 2, 1… Registration Opens: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10am Popular classes fill fast – don’t miss out! New Student Discount: New students, use code fallleaves2025 for 20% off your first class.* Online Registration
Linda HemmilaJul 09, 2025– With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights what we think are the best, not-to-be-missed events
Try something new this summer! We’re offering a limited-time discount on upcoming jewelry workshops. Register by Monday, July 7 to lock in these reduced rates: Stacking Rings Create your own stacking rings while learning how to texture metal, size rings,
With sadness, we share the passing of Orlonda Uffre. Orlonda Uffre was a Bay Area curator, artist, and arts educator who played a leading role in Art of the African Diaspora at Richmond Art Center – curating the exhibition for many years and
Bring your favorite materials and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of drawing or painting from a nude model. Open to students of all levels who can work independently. Join for only $25! SUMMER SCHEDULE Saturday, June 28, 1pm-4pm Friday, July 25, 1pm-4pm
Five new art classes have just been added to our summer lineup! Whether you’re trying something new or diving deeper, there’s something for everyone – take a look: Mixed Media Magic (Kids, Ages 5-12) Drawing Outside the Lines: Mixed Media
Richmond Art Center is pleased to announce the exhibition selected from our recent Call for Proposals: Unsettled Things/Things I Had to Leave Behind by artist Xinchen Li. Li’s solo show will explore memory, loss, and migration through delicate sculptures – created using a 3D printing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, May 28, 2025 Past & PresentThree New Exhibitions Opening This July at Richmond Art CenterMade in Richmond | Mobilize, Organize, Occupy | Reassembled Memories Exhibition Dates: July 9 – September 6, 2025Opening Reception: Saturday, July 12, 1pm-3pmRichmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond,
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By DeWitt ChengMay 27, 2025 Continuing to June 14, 2025 This massive retrospective of muralist John Wehrle reflects on a long career. Over this period the artist has produced murals that have become iconic in his East Bay home and
A Message from the Board President Hello, As summer approaches, it’s the perfect time to renew your Richmond Art Center membership – or join for the first time. Membership is more than supporting local arts; it also includes great perks
Drawing Games! Young artists (ages 5–12) will play drawing games together—building confidence, collaborating, and enjoying lots of silly fun. Thursdays, 12pm-2pm, June 12 – July 24 $150 for 6 sessions LEARN MORE AND REGISTER From Scraps to Sketchbook Making Books
As summer approaches and schedules open up, we invite you to make Richmond Art Center part of your plans. Group Visits Explore our galleries with your group during open hours, Wednesday through Saturday, 10am–4pm. Admission is free. Please notify us
