Holiday Arts Festival 12/6/26
64th Annual Holiday Arts Festival Sunday, December 6, 2026, 10am-4pm | Admission is Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE The Holiday Arts Festival is Richmond Art Center’s biggest event of the year. This long-standing Richmond tradition celebrates local artists and makers, and offers opportunities for the community to explore, create, and […]
Richmondside: Richmond Art Center, born of one woman’s creative vision in dark times, celebrates its 90th
Richmond Art Center, born of one woman’s creative vision in dark times, celebrates its 90th Aug 26, 2026 By Andrew Gilbert In the depths of the Great Depression, not everything was coming up roses in Richmond. But Hazel Salmi had a vision that art could transform lives, even when jobs were scarce and art supplies […]
Advertise in the 2027 Art of the African Diaspora Catalog
Expand the Visibility of Your Business in the Art of the African Diaspora Catalog! Ad Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026, 11:59pm Major exhibition at Richmond Art Center Event Founded in 1997 100-150 artists participate annually 20-30 satellite exhibitions and open studios Featured speaker events, special receptions, artist talks, live performances Reaches an annual audience of […]
Press Release: Richmond Art Center Announces the Appointment of Vicky Chen as Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, August 26, 2026 Richmond Art Center Announces the Appointment of Vicky Chen as Executive Director Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center is pleased to announce Vicky Chen as its new Executive Director. “After an extensive search that included input from staff and community members, we are thrilled to welcome Vicky to Richmond Art Center […]
Keep Richmond Beautiful: Thank You and Goodbye
In 2016, youth from RYSE Youth Center, working with lead artist AGANA, created Keep Richmond Beautiful on the loading ramp at Richmond Art Center’s 25th Street entrance. Ten years later, the mural has naturally faded, and it’s time to make room for something new. Before it’s painted over, we’re taking a moment to honor the young artists […]
Mini Makers: Fall Sessions for Ages 0-4!
Mini Makers Ages 6 months to 4 years with a guardian | Registration required Mini Makers is a welcoming art space for children ages 0-4 and their guardians, offering a playful introduction to art-making with non-toxic paints, crayons, markers, watercolor, paper, glue, and more. Participating adults must supervise their Mini Maker at all times and […]
Save on a Fall Art Class at Richmond Art Center
Three ways to save on classes at Richmond Art Center this fall: 1. Become a RAC Member Members receive 10% off all classes and open studio sessions while supporting our mission to make art accessible for everyone. Memberships start at just $40. (And there is a free membership level for Richmond residents!) Learn more… 2. […]
Art of the African Diaspora 2027: Artist Guidelines and Registration
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-3pmArtistic Achievement Awardees Talk: Saturday, January 23, 2027, 11am-12:30pmGuest Speaker Event: Saturday, February 20, 2027, 12pm-1:30pmArtist Vending Event: Saturday, March 13, 2027, 11am-3pmClosing Reception: Saturday, March 20, 2027, 2pm-4pm PROGRAMS […]
Press Release: Richmond Art Center Celebrates 90 Years with Free Community Birthday Party and Anniversary Gala
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, July 23, 2026 Richmond Art Center Celebrates 90 Years with Free Community Birthday Party and Anniversary Gala Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center celebrates its 90th anniversary with two special events this fall: a free Birthday Party on Saturday, August 29, and a 90th Anniversary Gala on Friday, September 25… and everyone is invited! […]
Making History: Figure Drawing in the Galleries 11/7/26
90th Anniversary Special Event Making History: Figure Drawing in the Galleries Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11am–1pm FREE | REGISTRATION REQUESTED Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Enjoy figure drawing from live models in the Main Gallery in this drop-in activity inspired by Hazel Salmi’s original “sketch” drawing classes, first taught in 1936. With […]