Update on Class Pricing
Dear Community Members, Richmond Art Center exists because of you, your creativity, participation, and belief in the value of art and creative expression. Thank you for your support and for being central to Richmond Art Center’s creative community. As we navigate today’s economic climate, we want to share some upcoming changes. We are reviewing our […]
Press Release: 90 Years of Arts Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, April 22, 2026 90 Years of Arts EducationRichmond Art Center Announces Summer Semester Class LineupRichmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, RichmondClass listings: richmondartcenter.org/classes Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center announces its summer 2026 lineup of art classes, celebrating 90 years of community-based arts education. Founded in 1936 by arts educator Hazel Salmi as part of […]
Garden Clean-up Volunteers Needed
Caring for Our Courtyard: Community Work Day at Richmond Art Center Our courtyard at Richmond Art Center is a shared gathering space that welcomes visitors, hosts events, and supports much of our community programming. As spring approaches, we’re inviting community members and volunteers to help with light weeding and general cleanup as we prepare the […]
What is your Richmond Art Center story?
Call for Memorable Moments As Richmond Art Center marks its 90th anniversary in 2026, we’re reflecting on our history, not just a timeline, it is a living, evolving narrative made up of the many people who have passed through our studios, galleries, and programs. We invite you to be part of it. Please share a […]
Press Release: Spring Family Day celebrates making and growing across generations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, March 31, 2026 SPECIAL EVENTSpring Family DayMaking and Growing Across GenerationsSaturday, April 25, 12pm-3pm | FREERichmond Art Center (courtyard), 2540 Barrett Avenue, RichmondEvent webpage: richmondartcenter.org/familyday Richmond, CA: Join the fun at Spring Family Day, a free open house for kids and families at Richmond Art Center on Saturday, April 25, from 12pm to 3pm. This […]
Call for Richmond Artists
Richmond Open Studios registration is open! Curious about open studios? Join the Richmond Open Studios Information Session at Richmond Art Center on April 11. Organized by the Visual Artists of Richmond, Richmond Open Studios will take place this year August 8-9 and 15-16. And if you are ready, registration is NOW OPEN. Participating artists benefit from: Getting your work […]
Welcome new Board Members!
Welcome new Board Members! We’re pleased to welcome new members Maggie Blanc-White, Claudia Bustos, Ellen Christensen, Seth Corrigan, and Ralph Vazquez to our Board of Directors. They join continuing board members Nettie Hoge (President), John Boychuk, Matias Eusterbrock, Paul Collins, Tia Foss, Lina Velasco, and Amy Zheng, whose ongoing leadership helps guide and steward Richmond […]
Press Release: Spring Exhibitions at Richmond Art Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, March 10, 2026 Spring Exhibitions at Richmond Art Center Weaving Between the Lines | A Turbulent LandscapeEmbracing the Edges of Time | 60th Annual WCCUSD Student Art Show Richmond, CA: This spring, Richmond Art Center unveils four new exhibitions, on view April 8 through June 5, 2026, with an opening reception on Saturday, April 11, 1pm-3pm. In the main […]
90th Anniversary: Sponsorship Pledge Form
East Bay Express: Oakland artist reclaims queer youth in rage, yarn and memory
Feb 24, 2026 By Janis Hashe One of textile artist dani lopez’s bios tells part of her story: “After spending most of her life living in Oregon and trying to get out, she now lives in Oakland.” “Out,” in this case, means both “out of the repressive atmosphere of the place she was living,” and […]