Spring Family Day 4/25/26
Spring Family Day Saturday, April 25, 12pm-3pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join the fun on Saturday, April 25 from 12pm through 3pm, at our Spring Family Day open house event. Explore the art in our galleries and get creative with drop-in art-making activities. Free and open to kids of […]
90th Anniversary Community Survey
Mini Makers – Valentine’s Day Workshop (Ages 0-4)
Valentine’s Day Workshop For Mini Makers Ages 6 months to 4 years with a guardian | Registration required Tuesday, February 10, 10am-12pm Mini Makers is back with a free Valentine’s Day–themed session on Tuesday, February 10! Little ones can make their own Valentine cards, photo frames, and other sweet projects. Mini Makers is a welcoming […]
Wow, what a great response from our community!
A Message from the Interim Executive Director & Board President Dear Members and Friends, We are looking ahead to a great year in 2026 as we celebrate Richmond Art Center’s 90th Anniversary. Before we get into our plans for the upcoming months, however, we want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU! to all […]
The Richmond Standard: RAC celebrates 90 years with vibrant ‘Winter Exhibitions’
December 17, 2025 By Kathy Chouteau The Richmond Art Center (RAC) is marking its 90th year with Winter Exhibitions that celebrate the creativity of its artist community Jan. 21 through March 14, 2026. An opening reception Saturday, Jan. 24, from 1-3 p.m. is offering views of the Winter Exhibitions’ Art of the African Diaspora, weaving educator dani lopez’ “3 Dykes […]
A Message from the Interim Executive Director & Board President
Wrapping up 2025 in a giant red bow Dear Friends, Over 70 vendors and 2,000 visitors joined us for the Holiday Arts Festival last week. It was our biggest festival yet! (If you attended, we’d love your feedback.) As we wrap up 2025 in a giant red bow, and anticipate our 90th Anniversary in 2026, […]
Press Release: Winter Exhibitions at Richmond Art Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, December 11, 2025 Winter Exhibitions at Richmond Art CenterArt of the African Diaspora | 3 Dykes Walk into a Bar | Spotlight on the Ceramics Studio Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center kicks off its 90th anniversary year with three new exhibitions celebrating the creativity of our community: from the artists of Art of the African Diaspora, to weaving […]
Art of the African Diaspora 2026: Artist Info
Art of the African Diaspora 2026 Exhibition at Richmond Art Center: January 14, 2026 – March 14, 2026Artistic Achievement Awardee Talk: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11am-12:30pmOpening Reception: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 1pm-3pmGuest Speaker Event: Saturday, February 21, 12pm-1:30pmClosing Reception: Sunday, March 15, 2026, 2pm-4pmSatellite Exhibitions: Throughout January, February, March and AprilOpen Studios: March 7-8, 14-15, […]
Support for Students During the WCCUSD Strike
Art Club: In Solidarity Yesterday, Thursday, December 4, 3,000 WCCUSD employees went on strike. Richmond Art Center stands with district teachers and staff, and we’re offering support to families on the picket lines and students affected by the strike. Next week, we’re opening up a day-program to provide a safe, creative space for students. Art Club: In […]
Art of the African Diaspora: Closing Reception 3/15/26
Art of the African Diaspora Closing Reception Sunday, March 15, 2026, 2pm-4pm* Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Join us for a final celebration of Art of the African Diaspora at Richmond Art Center in 2026! Come congratulate the artists, learn about their journeys, and celebrate the rich legacy of this long-standing […]