Asian Pacific Environmental Network

Asian Pacific Environmental Network About: All people have a right to a clean and healthy environment in which their communities can live, work, learn, play and thrive. Towards this vision, APEN brings together a collective voice to develop an alternative agenda for environmental, social and economic justice. Through building an organized movement, we strive to bring […]
Art of the African Diaspora

Art of the African Diaspora About: Art of the African Diaspora is the longest running event of its kind in the Bay Area. The showcase exhibition at Richmond Art Center features work by over 150 artists of African descent. Visit the Art of the African Diaspora table to meet participating artists in 2024 and learn […]
Adrianna Gluck

Adrianna Gluck About: I design and craft pieces for everyday use that embody a spirit of playfulness and a fresh perspective while incorporating a vibrant pallet of colors and unique shapes. Website: adriannagluck.com Adrianna Gluck will be a vendor at the Holiday Arts Festival from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, December 3 at Richmond Art […]
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! On Saturday we celebrated Indigenous Nations across the Americas at our annual Fall Family Day event. Hundreds of folk came to Richmond Art Center – in Huichun, the unceded territory of the Lisjan-Ohlone people – to make art, share in community, and honor the contributions and culture of Indigenous people. Thanks […]
RAC Receives Special Recognition from the State of California

RAC Receives Special Recognition from the State of California Adrianna Jackson, District Director for Senator Nancy Skinner, visited us recently to present Richmond Art Center with a Certificate of Recognition for our Greenhouse Live Youth Art Showcase. We’re so proud to receive this commendation! Image above: Stu212 founders, Jeremy Phillips and Ron Armstrong Jr, Adrianna Jackson, and RAC’s […]
Union Pacific Awards RAC grant for Scholarships

Richmond Art Center is proud to announce we recently received a Community Ties Giving Program grant from Union Pacific Railroad! 100% of grant funds will support needs-based Art Boost scholarships for children, teens and adults to enroll in classes for free. Thank you Union Pacific for helping us continue to keep art accessible in our […]
A Night to Remember: Youth Talent Showcase at Richmond Art Center

Greenhouse LIVE, on Friday, September 22, was an amazing evening of music, poetry, dance and art! We also launched Richmond Art Center’s new mural, “Epic Struggle / Battle Royal”. Thanks to all of the amazing artists for gracing us with your talents: Spoken Word: Rozell the Bard @rozellthebard; Anizha aka Spoken Soul @its.anizhas.world; Tajanique Bell, and special guest Donté Clark @donblakMusic: Lai’Jhon Hawkins @laijhonhawkinsDance: Auseon […]
Calling Arts and Crafts Vendors! The Holiday Arts Festival needs YOU

Vendors Wanted for the Holiday Arts Festival Event Date: Sunday, December 3, 10am-5pmVendor Application Deadline: Monday, October 2, 11:59pm Local artists, artisans, and makers are invited to apply to sell their work at the Holiday Arts Festival. This shop-local event is a great way to expose your work to an audience of 1,000+ who appreciate hand-crafted gifts. There is no […]
Special Guest Donté Clark to perform at Greenhouse Live!

Special Guest Donté Clark to perform at Greenhouse Live! We’re excited to announce poet, actor, and community activist Donté Clark will be a special guest at Greenhouse Live! Donté is a former poet laureate of Richmond and youth mentor. And fun fact, his portrait is part of the ‘Keep Richmond Beautiful‘ mural at Richmond Art Center. Greenhouse LIVE: Youth […]
Fall Youth Art Tours – BOOK NOW

Bring Your Students to Richmond Art Center Tours Available September, October and November Bring your class to Richmond Art Center and enjoy a guided tour of current exhibitions. Students will also visit studio spaces and engage in an art-making activity. (And pssst, tours are free for Richmond youth!)