Grandview Independent: Eight Great things to do in Richmond (Made in Richmond @ Richmond Art Center)
Linda HemmilaJul 09, 2025– With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights what we think are the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from across the city. Ron Galen’s Roda de Choro @The Factory Bar This […]
Flash Sale: Metals Workshops
Try something new this summer! We’re offering a limited-time discount on upcoming jewelry workshops. Register by Monday, July 7 to lock in these reduced rates: Stacking Rings Create your own stacking rings while learning how to texture metal, size rings, and solder ring bands. No experience necessary. Adult Workshop (Ages 14+ Welcome)Saturday, July 12, 10am-4pm […]
In Memory of Orlonda Uffre
With sadness, we share the passing of Orlonda Uffre. Orlonda Uffre was a Bay Area curator, artist, and arts educator who played a leading role in Art of the African Diaspora at Richmond Art Center – curating the exhibition for many years and helping shape one of the region’s most vital annual showcases of art by Black artists. […]
Summer Life Model Sessions Are Here
Bring your favorite materials and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of drawing or painting from a nude model. Open to students of all levels who can work independently. Join for only $25! SUMMER SCHEDULE Saturday, June 28, 1pm-4pm Friday, July 25, 1pm-4pm Friday, August 15, 1pm-4pm Join a Session
Just Added: New Summer Art Classes!
Five new art classes have just been added to our summer lineup! Whether you’re trying something new or diving deeper, there’s something for everyone – take a look: Mixed Media Magic (Kids, Ages 5-12) Drawing Outside the Lines: Mixed Media Drawing (Adults, Ages 18+) Chain, Chain, Chains (Adults, Ages 18+) Cyanotype Foundations (Adults, Ages 18+) […]
Announcing Exhibition Selected from Open Call: Unsettled Things by Xinchen Li
Richmond Art Center is pleased to announce the exhibition selected from our recent Call for Proposals: Unsettled Things/Things I Had to Leave Behind by artist Xinchen Li. Li’s solo show will explore memory, loss, and migration through delicate sculptures – created using a 3D printing pen and biodegradable PLA – of everyday objects left behind during her journey as an […]
Press Release: Three new exhibitions opening this summer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, May 28, 2025 Past & PresentThree New Exhibitions Opening This July at Richmond Art CenterMade in Richmond | Mobilize, Organize, Occupy | Reassembled Memories Exhibition Dates: July 9 – September 6, 2025Opening Reception: Saturday, July 12, 1pm-3pmRichmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pmExhibitions and events are all free and no rsvp is necessary […]
John Wehrle’s Murals in Richmond and the Surrounding Area
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Squarecylinder: John Wehrle, “Time and Tide”
By DeWitt ChengMay 27, 2025 Continuing to June 14, 2025 This massive retrospective of muralist John Wehrle reflects on a long career. Over this period the artist has produced murals that have become iconic in his East Bay home and far beyond. “Time & Tide,” guest-curated by former RAC Executive Director Jeff Nathanson, features scores […]
Don’t forget your NARM benefits this summer! A Message from the Board President
A Message from the Board President Hello, As summer approaches, it’s the perfect time to renew your Richmond Art Center membership – or join for the first time. Membership is more than supporting local arts; it also includes great perks like access to the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association (at the Individual+ level). This […]