We need YOU… to volunteer at Richmond Art Center

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers at Richmond Art Center assist our teachers and staff, help out at events, support community outreach, and more. If you have a passion for art, a desire to help your community, or are just looking to get more involved, fill out a volunteer application today! SUMMER EVENTS WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR:* * We especially need volunteers who […]
Happy Juneteenth from Richmond Art Center!

Happy Juneteenth! Wishing folk a rich and fulfilling day from everyone at Richmond Art Center Last week we celebrated Juneteenth early with a special paint and sip event at Richmond Art Center. Thirty community members gathered in the main gallery as artisan Elishes Cavness guided them through the steps to paint their own ‘black panther’ masterpiece.
Important Parking Notification for Students and Visitors to RAC during RPAL’s Juneteenth Carnival (6/13-6/19)

Important Parking Notification for Students and Visitors to Richmond Art Center during RPAL’s Juneteenth Carnival Set-Up through Deinstall: Tuesday, June 13 – Monday, June 19 Carnival Dates: Friday, June 16 – Sunday, June 18 Starting Tuesday, June 13 through Monday, June 19 the City parking lot opposite Richmond Art Center (on the 400 block of […]
WCCUSD Student Artwork Displayed in Mayor Martinez’s Office

WCCUSD Student Artwork Displayed in Mayor Martinez’s Office Congrats to the students who received Artistic Achievement Awards in the WCCUSD Student Show!! These artists will have their artworks on display in Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez’s office at Civic Center Plaza until September 17. Artistic Achievement Awards: Jasmin Alfaro Capybara, Pinole Valley High School; Mario Lopez, Richmond High School; Isabel […]
Summer Art Camp for WCCUSD Students

Español FREE SUMMER ART CAMP FOR KIDS Scholarships Available for West Contra Costa Unified School District Students to Attend Camp for Free In partnership with the WCCUSD Office of Extended Learning, Richmond Art Center is offering WCCUSD students scholarships for free enrollment in our Summer Art Camp! Program Information: Summer Art Camp at Richmond Art […]
A Letter from the Fencelines Project Team in Response to Stolen Artwork

DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION OF THE LETTER TO SHARE STOLEN: ‘Fencelines’ Collective Monument to Resilience To the people of Richmond and the Greater Bay Area, To the individuals, collectives and organizations that are on the ground fighting for environmental justice, To those that believe in the power of art, people and community to help us imagine […]
Shaping Identity: Youth Ceramics Workshop

Shaping Identity: Youth Ceramics Workshop Join artist Colleen Garland in an exploration of ceramic artwork and techniques. Students will engage in discussion of pieces made by a variety of ceramic artists who identify as women. They will also receive a hands-on introduction to the practice of wheel throwing.
Summer Art Camp – Call for Youth Volunteers

Summer Art Camp – Call for Youth Volunteers Richmond Art Center is looking for youth and young adult volunteers to assist with our Summer Art Camp. Volunteers will assist Teaching Artists in the classroom (morning and afternoon shifts available), as well as support with lunchtime and student pick up. About Summer Art Camp: Summer Art Camp […]
A Big Announcement from RAC’s Executive Director

A Big Announcement from RAC’s Executive Director Hello Friends, Save the date! On Saturday, August 5, 1pm-4pm, we’re having a community party to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Andrée Singer Thompson’s Guillermo, the Golden Trout (the large fish sculpture that adorns our building). Go Fish! will be Richmond Art Center’s first in-person fundraiser since the […]
Free Workshops for Families this Summer / Talleres gratuitos para familias este verano

Español Free Workshops for Families this Summer Announcing these family workshops for kids and their grown-ups to make art together. Ages 5+ welcome with an adult | Ages 12+ welcome solo La instrucción en español estará disponible. Registration required. Workshops are available until full. Registered students are responsible for communicating if they can no longer […]