The latest news, press releases, and media highlights from Richmond Art Center.
“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
CALL FOR STUDENT ART! Student Printmaking Exhibition Exhibition: September 2 – November 19, 2026Opening Reception & 90th Anniversary Party: Saturday, August 29, 12pm-3pmLocation: Community Gallery Showcasing relief, screen, woodblock, monotype, and cyanotype prints by Richmond Art Center’s printmaking students. Works
‘Daughter Of The Earth’ Reimagines Sita’s Story From The Ramayana In Art & Sculpture Pragati Sharma Mohanty ruses a maximalist-miniaturist style to explore the story of Sita through paintings, sculptures, and a 100-foot-long Sanskrit manuscript at the Richmond Art Center.
Join us for our 90th Anniversary Membership Drive! Celebrate 90 years with us. Join or renew your membership this June and enjoy: Special anniversary pricing: Individual memberships are just $90 (normally $100) and Family memberships are $140 (normally $150) Receive a limited-edition tote bag and
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, June 2, 2026 Summer Exhibitions at Richmond Art Center Made in Richmond | Daughter of the Earth | The Confluence | Cut and Color Richmond, CA: This summer, Richmond Art Center presents four new exhibitions that span local studio practices, public
2-for-1 Senior Special is back this summer! Register two senior students (ages 62+) in an art class for the price of one when at least one participant is a new student to Richmond Art Center.* Already enrolled in a class?
Living in the Present Through Art Artist Randy Rosenberg in conversation with Zen teacher Marc Lesser discussing her exhibition at Richmond Art Center, A Turbulent Landscape.
