90th Anniversary Sponsorship Opportunities
Be part of this historic milestone… SPONSOR OUR 90TH ANNIVERSARY For 90 years, Richmond Art Center has been a creative hub for artists, students, and neighbors. Founded in 1936 during the Great Depression by local artist and educator Hazel Salmi as part of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project, Richmond Art Center was built with […]
Richmond Standard: Black history meets living art at the Richmond Art Center
February 6, 2026 By Kathy Chouteau Anyone wanting a meaningful way to celebrate Black History Month should head over to the Richmond Art Center (RAC) to view its “Art of the African Diaspora” exhibit now through March 14. The exhibit, located in the RAC’s Main and West Galleries, is marking its 29th year and features the works of more than 150 black artists from throughout Bay Area. Take a deep dive by checking […]
Great Tomato Plant Sale 5/2/26
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County’s Great Tomato Plant Sale Saturday, May 2, 10am to 3pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue (in the courtyard), Richmond, CA UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County invite you to their Great Tomato Plant Sale! Richmond Art Center is a new site hosting this annual […]
Richmondside: ‘Art of the African Diaspora’ at Richmond Art Center overflows with warmth and culture
Jan. 23, 2026, 12:18 p.m. by Andrew Gilbert About three years ago Chamia LaRae was wandering through Richmond’s Spirit & Soul Festival downtown when she came across a stall festooned with work by longtime Oakland artist TheArthur Wright. Intrigued by his prints and pointillistic canvases, the Richmond native walked past his booth several times before […]
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, […]