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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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Summer Catalog & Message from Our Interim Executive Director Dear Members and Friends, I recently represented Richmond Art Center at the California for the Arts Summit in Sacramento. The theme, “Art, Resistance, and the Long Arc of Justice,” was truly

WCCUSD Students Honored with Achievement Awards Bravo to the young artists who won Artistic Achievement Awards in the 60th Annual WCCUSD Student Art Show! Come see their work, the exhibition is on view at Richmond Art Center until May 16.

Announcing the retirement of our Executive Director After six years of leadership, Richmond Art Center’s Executive Director, José Rivera, has retired (May 2026).  José joined during the pandemic shutdown in summer 2020 and guided the organization through COVID-19 and its reopening

Dear Community Members, Richmond Art Center exists because of you, your creativity, participation, and belief in the value of art and creative expression. Thank you for your support and for being central to Richmond Art Center’s creative community.  As we

Caring for Our Courtyard: Community Work Day at Richmond Art Center Our courtyard at Richmond Art Center is a shared gathering space that welcomes visitors, hosts events, and supports much of our community programming.  As spring approaches, we’re inviting community