Art of the African Diaspora 2027
PROGRAMS AT RICHMOND ART CENTER:
Exhibition: January 20 – March 20, 2027 | Learn more…
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 23, 2027, 1pm-3pm
Artistic Achievement Awardees Talk: Saturday, January 23, 2027, 11am-12:30pm
Guest Speaker Event: Saturday, February 20, 2027, 12pm-1:30pm
Artist Vending Event: Saturday, March 13, 2027, 11am-3pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, March 20, 2027, 2pm-4pm
PROGRAMS AROUND THE BAY AREA:
Open Studios: Saturday & Sunday, March 6–7, 13–14, and 20–21
Satellite Exhibitions: Throughout January, February, March and April
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
Richmond Art Center Exhibition Requirements
Media: All visual art media considered
Artwork: Registered artists may exhibit one original artwork. The artwork must have been created in 2024 or later and must not have been previously exhibited at Richmond Art Center.
Maximum size:
- Wall-hanging artwork: 40 inches high × 40 inches wide, including the frame
- Three-dimensional artwork: 40 inches in any dimension
Artwork must be ready for installation and:
- Labeled with the artist’s full name
- Equipped with appropriate hanging hardware, if applicable
- Framed if the work is on paper
Artwork Delivery and Pick-Up
Artwork Drop Off at Richmond Art Center: Friday, January 8, 2027, 11am-4pm OR Saturday, January 9, 2027, 11am-4pm
Artwork Pick Up at Richmond Art Center: Saturday, March 20, 2027, 4pm-5:30pm OR Tuesday, March 23, 2027, 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.
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.
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 and Insurance
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
Sales: Artists may list their artwork for sale or as NFS (Not for Sale). For artwork sold through Richmond Art Center:
- RAC retains a 30% commission
- The artist receives 70% of the sale price
