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-12:30pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 1pm-3pm
Guest Speaker Event: Saturday, February 21, 12pm-1:30pm
Closing Reception: Sunday, March 15, 2026, 2pm-4pm
Satellite Exhibitions: Throughout January, February, March and April
Open Studios: March 7-8, 14-15, 21-22
Art Of The African Diaspora is a non-juried group exhibition featuring artwork by artists of African descent. The showcase exhibition is held at Richmond Art Center and is accompanied by self-guided open studio tours and satellite exhibitions throughout the Bay Area.
Questions? Email aotadexhibition@gmail.com
Information for Participating Artists
Artwork Drop Off at Richmond Art Center: Friday, January 2, 11am-4pm OR Saturday, January 3, 11am-4pm.
Artwork Pick Up at Richmond Art Center: Sunday, March 15, 4pm-5pm OR Monday, March 16, 11am-4pm
Artwork Drop Off Location: Richmond Art Center is located at 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804. Parking is available in the parking lot on 25th Street across the street from the art center. You can enter the building via the gallery entrance on Barrett Avenue or via the loading ramp on 25th Street.
Artist Bio/CV and Statement (optional): When you drop off your artwork you may bring in a printed artist bio/CV (1 page) and artist statement (1 page) for the artist info binder.
Insurance: Richmond Art Center provides fine art insurance for all artwork while it is on loan at the center. Coverage ends after the artwork’s scheduled pick-up date. Please note, this insurance does not cover artwork during transportation to or from Richmond Art Center. ABOUT ARTWORK INSURANCE
Artwork Loan Form: When you drop off your artwork at the center you’ll be asked to sign an artwork loan form (we will have this prepared for you).
Packing Material: We cannot store your artwork packing material for you. Please be prepared to take it with you after you drop off your artwork
Sales: Artists may list their work for sale. Richmond Art Center’s commission is 30%. The artist retains 70%.
Installation Ready: Before you bring your artwork to the gallery check that it is:
– Labeled with your full name (on the back for 2D work, underneath for 3D work)
– Ready to hang with any appropriate hardware: hanging wire, d-rings, etc.
– Any glass is clean and free of fingerprints
– Work on paper should be framed
Artwork Size Requirements:
– Wall-hanging artwork may not exceed 40 inches high and 40 inches wide (including the frame)
– 3D artwork may not exceed 40 inches in any dimension
