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 […]
Spring Family Day was a blast!
Spring Family Day was a blast! We had big fun on Saturday!! Thank you to all our collaborators, partners and supporters who made Spring Family Day possible: The Richmond Our Power Coalition, UC Master Gardener Program, Fencelines project team (Graham L.P., Princess Robinson, Gita Khandagle), Mueve, Nyabingha McDowell, Richmond Arts & Culture Commission, and our […]
Summer Semester Registration Opens Wednesday, May 3, 10am
Summer Semester Registration Opens Wednesday, May 3, 10am Browse art classes now and get ready for summer registration opening on May 3. Summer class listings are posted on our website (don’t worry if the class says ‘Fully Booked’ this will change once registration opens). New classes include: Don’t forget, needs-based scholarships are available! New students, use coupon code popsicle2023 for 20% off […]
Fencelines Public Art Installation on Earth Day
Fencelines Public Art Installation Richmond Parkway Bay Trail between Gertrude and Vernon Avenues On Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, community members gathered at the Richmond Parkway Bay Trail to install the hundreds of painted wooden slats that make up the Fencelines public artwork. The site of the installation – an existing chain link fence – highlights the close proximity […]
Announcing S.P.O.T.S. – Summer Mural Program for Youth
S.P.O.T.S.: Summer Mural Program for Youth English | Español S.P.O.T.S: Supporting Peoples Outlooks, Talents, and Speech Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3pm to 6pm The painting spot, the gathering spot, the spot light or epicenter of action. Public art is a powerful tool for community building. This program will introduce young artists to the means to create vibrant […]
Take a Metal Art Class this Spring
Take a Metal Art Class this Spring Recently at Richmond Art Center instructor Maxon McCarter and students got creative with copper in the metals studio (see photos below by Elaine Moreno). Do you like sculptural art and jewelry? Want to learn how to shape metal to create something amazing? Check out these classes starting soon […]
Spring Catalog and a Message from RAC’s Executive Director
The Spring Catalog is Here! Check out the Spring Catalog for information about upcoming classes, exhibitions and special events. CLICK HERE to see the catalog online, or pick up a copy at Richmond Art Center. A Message from RAC’s Executive Director Hello Friends, Sunny weather is coming and we have a couple of “not to […]
