The latest news, press releases, and media highlights from Richmond Art Center.
A Message from our Executive Director and Board President Dear Friends, This year, our community came together to celebrate Richmond Art Center’s 90th birthday with pride and love! Our FY2025-26 Impact Report share highlights from the past year. For 90
Non-profit Board Opportunity in the Arts Consider joining Richmond Art Center’s Board of Directors! About Us Richmond Art Center is a [501(c)(3) nonprofit community arts organization dedicated to fostering visual arts in a community setting. Our Mission is to be
Release possible for incarcerated artist with Richmond Art Center piece and SFMOMA exhibit Kira Logan on October 29, 2026 More than 300 people filled an exhibition room at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art for the opening of Orlando
Our Impact in FY2025-26 In FY2025-26, Richmond Art Center continued to make art accessible, support local artists, and bring people together. From studio classes and free youth programs to exhibitions and community events, our work reached thousands of people across
Life Model Open Studio Sessions Settle in for an afternoon of figure drawing and painting, using your choice of media. Work at your own pace with a live model in our studio. Open to all experience levels. Registration required. Note, November sessions
Mini Makers Ages 6 months-4 years with a guardian, $20 per session Thursdays, 11am-1pm Oct 22, Nov 5, & Dec 3 Join Ms. Tatiana in the Youth Studio for fall-themed crafts designed for little artists and their grown-ups. Learn more
“Tomorrow Stories” prompts artists to imagine a hopeful future In celebration of Richmond Art Center’s 90th anniversary, we’re thrilled to unveil two new artworks welcoming visitors at our Barrett Avenue and 25th Street entrances. The Tomorrow Stories project invited two
Showcase Your Business at the 2026 Holiday Arts Festival Promote your business to a creative crowd who wants to shop local! ABOUT THE FESTIVAL 64th Annual Holiday Arts FestivalSunday, December 6, 2025, 10am-4pm | Admission is Free Every year, the
Richmond Art Center celebrates 90 years, welcomes new executive director Oct 3, 2026 By Kira Logan Fifteen years after volunteering at the Richmond Art Center as an emerging artist, Vicky Chen returned as its executive director, joining the center’s 90th
It was a night to remember, and together we met our fundraising goal! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Richmond Art Center’s 90th Anniversary Gala on Friday, September 25, 2026. It was a wonderful evening celebrating our founder,
Don’t Miss the Great Tortilla Conspiracy’s Final Performance After 20 years of edible performance art, the Great Tortilla Conspiracy is retiring. Don’t miss your last chance to see this legendary Bay Area collective in action!!! The Great Tortilla Conspiracy will bring
A Sneak Peek at Our 90th Gala Auction Get a first look at some of the incredible items up for grabs at our 90th Anniversary Gala on September 25. 100% of auction proceeds from the live and silent auctions support Richmond
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our opening reception and 90th birthday party on Saturday, August 29, 2026! More than 600 friends, artists, former and current staff, board members, neighbors, partners, and community members came together to celebrate this
CALL FOR STUDENT ART! Student Metals, Jewelry & Glass Exhibition Exhibition: January 20 – March 20, 2027Opening Reception: Saturday, January 23, 2027, 1pm-3pmLocation: Community Gallery Like a jewel box, this exhibition brings together some of the smallest-scale works created in
Richmond Art Center, born of one woman’s creative vision in dark times, celebrates its 90th Aug 26, 2026 By Andrew Gilbert In the depths of the Great Depression, not everything was coming up roses in Richmond. But Hazel Salmi had
Expand the Visibility of Your Business in the Art of the African Diaspora Catalog! Ad Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026, 11:59pm Major exhibition at Richmond Art Center Event Founded in 1997 100-150 artists participate annually 20-30 satellite exhibitions and open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, August 26, 2026 Richmond Art Center Announces the Appointment of Vicky Chen as Executive Director Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center is pleased to announce Vicky Chen as its new Executive Director. “After an extensive search that included input
In 2016, youth from RYSE Youth Center, working with lead artist AGANA, created Keep Richmond Beautiful on the loading ramp at Richmond Art Center’s 25th Street entrance. Ten years later, the mural has naturally faded, and it’s time to make room for
Mini Makers Ages 6 months to 4 years with a guardian | Registration required Mini Makers is a welcoming art space for children ages 0-4 and their guardians, offering a playful introduction to art-making with non-toxic paints, crayons, markers, watercolor,
Three ways to save on classes at Richmond Art Center this fall: 1. Become a RAC Member Members receive 10% off all classes and open studio sessions while supporting our mission to make art accessible for everyone. Memberships start at
Art of the African Diaspora 2027 PROGRAMS AT RICHMOND ART CENTER:Exhibition: January 20 – March 20, 2027 | Learn more…Opening Reception: Saturday, January 23, 2027, 1pm-3pmArtistic Achievement Awardees Talk: Saturday, January 23, 2027, 11am-12:30pmGuest Speaker Event: Saturday, February 20, 2027,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, July 23, 2026 Richmond Art Center Celebrates 90 Years with Free Community Birthday Party and Anniversary Gala Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center celebrates its 90th anniversary with two special events this fall: a free Birthday Party on Saturday,
DEADLINE TO APPLY: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026, 11:59PM Event Details: 64th Annual Holiday Arts Festival Sunday, December 6, 2026, 10am-4pmRichmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, RichmondEvent webpage: richmondartcenter.org/haf Unique, Handmade Gifts by Over 50 Local Arts & Crafts Vendors Famous Ceramics
Trojan horse sculpture from Chevron protest now on view at Richmond Art Center Jul 13, 2026 By Soren Hemmila A towering Trojan horse sculpture that led hundreds of demonstrators to Chevron’s refinery gates in May is now on display at
Pragati Sharma Mohanty reimagines the ‘Ramayana’ through Sita’s story The Richmond Art Center exhibition uses intricate paintings and sculptures to reinterpret an ancient epic through a contemporary lens Jul 7, 2026 By Janis Hashe When Pragati Sharma Mohanty was a
