The latest news, press releases, and media highlights from Richmond Art Center.
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
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
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
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,
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
A Message from our Interim Executive Director and Board President Dear Friends, The story of how Hazel Salmi founded the Richmond Art Center (RAC) in 1936 is one of creativity, tenacity, and vision. Since then, hundreds more stories have unfolded
Winter Class Registration Opens November 5 Here’s how you can save on your next class at Richmond Art Center: 1. Become a RAC Member Members receive 10% off all classes and open studio sessions, and help support Richmond Art Center’s
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, October 29, 2025 Shop Unique Crafts from 60+ Local Makers at the Holiday Arts Festival Sunday, December 7, 10am-4pm | Free AdmissionRichmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CAEvent webpage: richmondartcenter.org/HAF Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center invites the
2-for-1 Senior Special We’ve extended our special 2-for-1 deal for new senior (ages 62+) students! This winter, two new students can take a class for the price of one. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Find a friend who’s also new to
Spotlight on the Ceramics Studio A exhibition featuring work created in our ceramics studios Call for Entry Closes Monday, December 1, 2025 We welcome ceramicists of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. This exhibition celebrates growth, learning, and
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, September 30, 2025 SPECIAL EVENTFall Family DayCelebrate Indigenous Peoples’ DaySaturday, October 11, 12pm-3pm | FREERichmond Art Center (courtyard), 2540 Barrett Avenue, RichmondEvent webpage: richmondartcenter.org/familyday Richmond, CA: Come celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Richmond Art Center! Join the fun on
FY2024-2025 Impact Report Thanks to our members, donors, and partners, Richmond Art Center continues to thrive as a hub for creativity and community. This impact report shares what we accomplished together over the past twelve months. Richmond Art Center’s FY2024-2025
September 22, 2025 Jeff Nathanson has been named interim executive director of Richmond Art Center while José R. Rivera is on medical leave. The Board of Directors says Nathanson’s appointment will provide stability and continuity during this interim period. Details of Rivera’s
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, September 22, 2025 Jeff Nathanson Named Interim Executive Director of Richmond Art Center Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Nathanson as Interim Executive Director. Nathanson will serve
Thank you to everyone who voted for us. We’re honored to receive this award! See all the Arts & Culture Awardees: https://eastbayexpress.com/best-of-the-east-bay-2025-arts-and-culture/ We’re also proud that Richmond Art Center was recently recognized by the El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce with
Showcase Your Business at the 2025 Holiday Arts Festival Promote your business to a creative crowd who wants to shop local! ABOUT THE FESTIVAL 63rd Annual Holiday Arts FestivalSunday, December 7, 2025, 10am-4pm | Admission is Free Every year, the
September 10, 2025 By Kathy Chouteau The Richmond Art Center’s (RAC) fall exhibitions from Sept. 24h through Nov. 20 transcend the viewing of art to invite experiential, tactile and communal encounters with it. Four exhibitions include Big Feelings, Unsettled Things/Things I Had to Leave
Expand the Visibility of Your Business in the Art of the African Diaspora Catalog! Ad Deadline: Monday, November 17, 2025 Major exhibition at Richmond Art Center Event Founded in 1997 100-150 artists participate annually 20-30 satellite exhibitions and open studios
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, August 28, 2025 This Fall at Richmond Art CenterFour New Exhibitions Invite Experiential, Tactile, and Communal Encounters with ArtBig Feelings | Unsettled Things/Things I Had to Leave BehindSeeds of Tradition | Ebb and Flow Exhibition Dates: September 24 – November 20,
August 19, 2025 By Kathy Chouteau The Richmond Art Center (RAC) is creating a “third space for creative minds” with a free, afterschool “Art Club” for teens 13 to 18 years old. The Art Club will meet at the RAC
17 Aug By Joe Porrello During World War II, when her family was forced into an incarceration camp, Jeanie Kashima’s mother had no crib for her newborn, so she placed her in an orange crate. Nearly 80 years later, Kashima
Fall Semester Art Classes 2-for-1 SENIOR SPECIAL! This fall, we’re offering a special 2-for-1 deal for new senior (ages 62+) students! Two new students can take a class for the price of one. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Find a friend
REGISTER NOW FOR WINTER 2026 SESSIONS Art Club FREE Ages 13 to 18 | Registration required Join Art Club and explore new media – paint, paper, printmaking, fabric, beads, and more. Whether you’re experienced or just curious, drop in and
NEW PROGRAM! Mini Makers Wednesday, October 22, 10am-1pm | $15 Ages 6 months to 4 years with guardian | Registration required Mini Makers is a welcoming, hands-on art time for children ages 6 months to 4 years and their caregivers
UPDATE 7/9/25: An update about the student printmaking exhibition- while we’ve collected some wonderful work so far, we don’t yet have enough pieces to make a full show. We’ve therefore decided to reschedule the exhibition to fall 2026. (We wish it
