Art of the African Diaspora 2026 – Artist Registration Is Now Open
2026 PROGRAM CALENDAR Art of the African Diaspora 2026 Exhibition at Richmond Art Center: January 14, 2026 – March 14, 2026 Artistic Achievement Awardee Talk: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11am-12:30pmReception: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 1pm-3pmClosing Reception: Sunday, March 15, 2026, 2pm-4pm Satellite Exhibitions: Throughout January, February, March and April Open Studios: March 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 Art […]
New senior students (62+) can enroll in a fall art class 2-for-1!
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 who’s also new to Richmond Art Center. 2. Choose your class together from our fall […]
Art Club! : A Third Space for Creative Minds
NEW PROGRAM! Fall Afterschool Art Club Wednesdays, 3:30pm-6:30pm | FREE Ages 13 to 18 | Registration required Join our afterschool Art Club and explore new media – paint, paper, printmaking, fabric, beads, and more. Whether you’re experienced or just curious, drop in and let your creativity flow! Each Art Club session will have 3 hours […]
Introducing Mini Makers (Ages 0-4)
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 in our Youth Studio. Explore creativity together with a variety of engaging, kid-friendly materials: non-toxic […]
NEW DATES Exhibition Opportunity: Call for Student Prints
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 could be sooner, too!) Updated info below. Printmaking Exhibition Exhibition: September 16 – November 19, […]
Fall Art Classes for Kids & Teens
Explore our lineup of kids and teen classes below – and get ready to make art this fall! New students, use coupon code fallleaves2025 for 20% off your first class.Terms: Code can only be used once per student. Classes available until full. Not applicable to workshops. Mindful Cross Stitching Beginner-friendly needlework class teaching cross-stitch patterns and basic […]
Be Part of the Holiday Arts Festival! Call for Arts and Crafts Vendors
63rd Annual Holiday Arts Festival Deadline for Vendors to Apply: Sunday, September 21, 2025 Event Details: 63rd Annual Holiday Arts Festival Sunday, December 7, 2025, 10am-4pmRichmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, RichmondEvent webpage: richmondartcenter.org/haf Unique, Handmade Gifts by Over 50 Local Arts & Crafts Vendors Famous Ceramics Studio Sale Free Art Activities Community Partner Pop-Ups Raffle, […]
Hello Fall Classes
Registration for Fall Classes Opens in 3, 2, 1… Registration Opens: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10am Popular classes fill fast – don’t miss out! New Student Discount: New students, use code fallleaves2025 for 20% off your first class.* Online Registration Tips: Preview Now: Class listings are now available for preview on our website, so you […]
Flash Sale: Metals Workshops
Try something new this summer! We’re offering a limited-time discount on upcoming jewelry workshops. Register by Monday, July 7 to lock in these reduced rates: Stacking Rings Create your own stacking rings while learning how to texture metal, size rings, and solder ring bands. No experience necessary. Adult Workshop (Ages 14+ Welcome)Saturday, July 12, 10am-4pm […]
In Memory of Orlonda Uffre
With sadness, we share the passing of Orlonda Uffre. Orlonda Uffre was a Bay Area curator, artist, and arts educator who played a leading role in Art of the African Diaspora at Richmond Art Center – curating the exhibition for many years and helping shape one of the region’s most vital annual showcases of art by Black artists. […]