2-for-1 Senior Special is back!
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? Yes, this means you can invite a friend to join you for free (space permitting). […]
Living in the Present Through Art: Randy Jayne Rosenberg in Conversation with Marc Lesser (video)
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.
Summer Catalog & Message from Our Interim Executive Director
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 inspiring and motivating. It is the 50th Anniversary of the California Arts Council (CAC), and […]
WCCUSD Students Honored with Achievement Awards
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. Artistic Achievement Awardees: Angel Duquez, De Anza High School Monserrath Guerrero Cruz, Richmond High School […]
Announcing the retirement of our Executive Director
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 in fall 2021. He brought steady leadership and a commitment to staff and community, prioritizing […]
Update on Class Pricing
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 navigate today’s economic climate, we want to share some upcoming changes. We are reviewing our […]
Garden Clean-up Volunteers Needed
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 members and volunteers to help with light weeding and general cleanup as we prepare the […]
Call for Richmond Artists
Richmond Open Studios registration is open! Curious about open studios? Join the Richmond Open Studios Information Session at Richmond Art Center on April 11. Organized by the Visual Artists of Richmond, Richmond Open Studios will take place this year August 8-9 and 15-16. And if you are ready, registration is NOW OPEN. Participating artists benefit from: Getting your work […]
Welcome new Board Members!
Welcome new Board Members! We’re pleased to welcome new members Maggie Blanc-White, Claudia Bustos, Ellen Christensen, Seth Corrigan, and Ralph Vazquez to our Board of Directors. They join continuing board members Nettie Hoge (President), John Boychuk, Matias Eusterbrock, Paul Collins, Tia Foss, Lina Velasco, and Amy Zheng, whose ongoing leadership helps guide and steward Richmond […]
We’re Hiring: Executive Director
Executive Director Job Posting pdf Richmond Art Center Seeks Executive Director Date: February 2026 Application Deadline: March 30, 2026 Deadline Extended, New Deadline: April 30, 2026 Organization: Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804 Job Title: Executive Director Reports to: Board of Directors Job Type: Full-time Salary: $110,000.00 – $130,000.00 annual salary Status: […]