Spring Family Day 4/25/26
Spring Family Day Making and Growing Across Generations Saturday, April 25, 12pm-3pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join the fun at Spring Family Day, a free open house for kids and families! Explore the art in our galleries and get creative with drop-in art-making activities. Activities Include: Making your own […]
90th Anniversary Community Survey
90th Anniversary Community Story Form
Unraveling the Lines: Artist Talk 4/25/26
Unraveling the Lines: Artist Talk Saturday, April 25, 11am start | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join us for an artist-led conversation and exhibition walkthrough of Weaving Between the Lines, exploring the connections between artists from the Golden Gate Weavers Guild and the Bay Area Basket Makers Guild. About Donate
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 […]
WCCUSD Student Art Show: Reception 4/21/26
Reception for the WCCUSD Student Art Show Tuesday, April 21, 5pm-6:30pm (Award presentation: 5:45pm) Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Free A special reception to celebrate the artistic achievements of over 300 students from fifteen different West Contra Contra Unified School District schools participating in the annual WCCUSD Student Art Show! All friends […]
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, […]