Richmond Art Center is proud of the artworks by local artists, youth and students that adorn our facility, and represent the center’s rich history of exhibitions and public art projects.
1997 (repainted in 2008)
By Andrée Singer Thompson
Fabricated with William Wareham
800 pounds of recycled metal, 50 feet long
This artwork embodies Andrée Singer Thompson’s ongoing concern with healing and survival. The artist chose California’s state fish – the golden trout – as a symbol of hope, since at the time it had just been declassified as endangered by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Guillermo the Golden Trout was installed at Richmond Art Center in 1997 as part of Thompson’s Making Waves interactive EcoArt installation. Messages of hope from the community are inscribed on the back of the fish’s scales. The eye is made of a metal lampshade.
2026
By Adrian Delgado
Oil on canvas, photographed and reproduced as a vinyl mural
“The hands and roots at the bottom of the painting represent the generations of working people, immigrant families, and community members whose labor and sacrifices helped build Richmond. They carry the landscape above them, supporting the homes and spaces where families grow and children imagine what’s possible. The homes, window bars, and oil tanks reflect Richmond’s industrial history and the everyday balance between protection, fear, and safety. The pink playhouse and jumper house behind them in front of the homes represent playfulness and how homes are viewed through the eyes of children. The Richmond–San Rafael Bridge represents connection to the world beyond our city and the possibilities that come with exploring the unknown. On the right, my two daughters represent the next generation, with my older daughter painting flowers as a symbol of the future they will help shape. Together, these elements honor the people who came before us while asking what we can carry forward for those who come next.” – Adrian Delgado
Adrian Delgado is a Bay Area painter living in Richmond, California, where he works from his home studio. A son of Mexican immigrants, his work explores home, identity, family, labor, and the sacrifices that shape future generations. Drawing from his experiences as an artist, father, and museum worker, he highlights the people and stories often overlooked. For nearly 20 years, Delgado has exhibited across the country, connecting with fellow artists and audiences through his work. www.adelgadoart.com
20th century
By John Roeder
Painted concrete with metal
John Roeder (1877-1964) was born in Luxembourg and raised on a farm. He immigrated to America in 1909 with his wife and children, moving to Richmond, California in the mid-1920s. He worked as a gardener for Richmond Union High School from 1928 to 1947.
A self-taught artist, Roeder first exhibited his sculptures at Richmond Art Center in 1961 in the Sculpture Court group exhibition. He presented his work again at Richmond Art Center in a solo exhibition called John Roeder: Morning Prayer of a Gardener in the Main Gallery later the same year. After his death in 1964, a large collection of Roeder’s sculptures were installed in Richmond Art Center’s courtyard garden.
Image: Imogen Cunningham’s photograph of Roeder with his sculpture at Richmond Art Center in 1961
2021
By Rebeca García-González
Mural at 25th Street Entrance
Local artist Rebeca García-González created this mural to show “Richmond residents of all ages making art, and enjoying art made by others.” The mural illustrates the Center’s studio and community art education programs, as well as visitors taking part in an art tour and interacting with artworks from some of the Center’s most popular exhibitions.
García-González was assisted in painting this mural by Richmond youth Leslie Poblano and Denise Campos. The project was made possible with generous support from Blue Shield California. Special thanks to John Wehrle for his assistance.
1995
By JoeSam
Painted aluminum, Wall relief at 25th Street Entrance
2026
By Hayley Ferreira, The Bay Area Muralist
With assistance from Chris Granillo and Rozzy Roomian
Mural on loading ramp at 25th Street Entrance
Painted in September 2026 by Hayley Ferreira, professionally known as the Bay Area Muralist, Rooted and Rising celebrates Richmond’s natural landscape. The coastline and Richmond–San Rafael Bridge appear in the background, while a blue heron and an avocet stand on the beach near native plants, including lupines and California poppies. On the left, a sequence of seedlings growing into radiant blossoms reflects what Hayley describes as a metaphor for Richmond Art Center itself: “a brilliant idea that blossomed into something beautiful and enduring for everyone to enjoy.”
Hayley Ferreira is a muralist with a background in fine arts and more than two decades of experience. She specializes in custom murals, working closely with clients to translate their visions into artwork that reflects their ideas and stories. Her murals can be found in homes and businesses throughout the Bay Area. Hayley approaches each commission with care and respect, honoring the trust her clients place in her creative hands. www.thebayareamuralist.com
2020
By AGANA
Acrylic and aerosol paint, Mural on pillars at Barrett Avenue Entrance
AGANA spent two days in September 2020 creating this site-specific mural that adorns the columns flanking the Barrett Street entrance. At the time Richmond Art Center’s facility had been closed for many months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and this artwork was envisioned as part of a series of projects to work with artists online and outside (at a safe social distance) to find new ways to connect and make meaning with community through art during shelter-in-place.
2022
By Luis Camarena, Maat Ou, Miranda Guzman, Yahir Garcia, Sonia Galindo, Andrea Vasquez, Mariella Gutierrez, Andrew Chico, Azahria Addison, Leslie Poblano
Mural at Barrett Avenue Entrance (West Gallery)
Teaching Artists: Keena Romano, Fredericko Alvarado
Who Decides? S.P.O.T.S. The Game is an interactive mural that asks audiences to play. The game is made up of different decisions and actions that must be taken. Players are welcome to choose from 10 different characters and follow prompts. More info…
