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 […]
Spring Exhibitions Opening Reception 4/11/26
Opening Reception for Spring Exhibitions Saturday, April 11, 1pm-3pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join us as we celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions: Weaving Between the Lines: Golden Gate Weavers Guild & Bay Area Basket Makers Guild A Turbulent Landscape: Randy Jayne Rosenberg Embracing the Edges of Time: […]
Richmond Open Studios Info Session 4/11/26
Richmond Open Studios Info Session Saturday, April 11, 11am Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804 Artists, get all your questions about participating in Richmond Open Studios answered! Hosted by the Visual Artists of Richmond, this session offers an overview of Richmond Open Studios and what’s new this year. Whether you’re new to […]
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 […]
3 Dykes Walk into a Bar: Artist Talk with dani lopez 2/28/26
3 Dykes Walk into a Bar: Artist Talk with dani lopez Saturday, February 28, 2pm-3pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join artist dani lopez for a conversation with Elena Gross about her creative practice and solo exhibition, 3 Dykes Walk into a Bar. dani lopez is a textile artist working […]
California Arts Council 2026 Grants Workshop 4/9/26
California Arts Council 2026 Grants Workshop Thursday, April 9, 5:30pm-7pm Free, Registration Requested Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804 Learn how to apply for state arts funding! California Arts Council program specialists will provide an overview of 2026 grant opportunities, share tips and insights into the application process, and offer best practices […]
Art of the African Diaspora: Public Art in Our Communities Panel 2/21/26
Art of the African Diaspora: Public Art in Our Communities A conversation with Kristine Mays, James Moore, Malik Seneferu, Denise Pate, and Flo Wiley Saturday, February 21, 12pm-1:30pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Join us for a conversation on the power and process of public art. Artists Kristine Mays, James Moore […]
Ceramics Class Drop x 2
Two New Ceramics Classes Added to Our Winter 2026 Lineup! Beginning Wheel Taster Tuesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Jan 6 – Feb 24 Learn the fundamentals of throwing on the wheel in a supportive learning environment with other beginners. La maestra habla español. Animamos a los hispanohablantes a registrarse! LEARN MORE Beginning Hand + Wheel Wednesdays, 10am-12pm, Jan 7 – […]
Visual Artists of Richmond – Artist Gathering 1/29/26
Visual Artists of Richmond Artist Gathering Thursday, January 29, 6pm-7:30pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Visual Artists of Richmond invites local artists to join their monthly gathering. This is a space to connect, hear updates from VAR, and share artist announcements. Open to the public. All artists welcome! RSVP contact@visualartistsofrichmond.org Richmond […]
Art of the African Diaspora Artistic Achievement Awardee Talk 1/24/25
Art of the African Diaspora Artistic Achievement Awardee Talk Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11am-12:30pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Join us for a conversation with the artists who received Artistic Achievement Awards for their work in Art of the African Diaspora: Ashlie Kègo, Paradise, and Max Wheaton. Top Image: Artwork by Max […]