We Found Joy In Art-Making
We Found Joy In Art-Making / Encontramos La Felicidad Haciendo Arte Sharing these wonderful photos by R.D. Lopez/Shots From Richmond & Froggie Violet Vega documenting Rebeca García-González creating a new mural at the 25th Street entrance of Richmond Art Center. The mural is called We Found Joy In Art-Making / Encontramos La Felicidad Haciendo Arte and was completed […]
Special Event: From Africa to Richmond
From Africa to Richmond Special Event for Black History Month Online Presentation by Patricia Mapps Monday, February 28, 7pm-8pm PST | FREE CLICK HERE TO RSVP: https://richmondartcenter.org/events/from-africa-to-richmond/ For Black History Month, Richmond Art Center will present Patricia Mapps: From Africa to Richmond, on Monday, February 28 at 7pm. Through archival research, oral history, and DNA, Patricia has […]
Your Well-Being Is Our Priority: New Covid-19 Visitor Policies
We have updated our vaccination requirement for students taking in-person classes at Richmond Art Center. As of 2/1/22 all students must be fully vaccinated to the maximum extent for which they are eligible. Students enrolled in current classes should have their proof of vaccination documents ready to show a RAC staff person at their first class. See […]
Calling All Richmond Artists! Biennial of Richmond Art
Right Here, Right Now: A Biennial of Richmond Art Deadline to Enter: Monday, February 21 (free entry!) All artists who live and/or work in Richmond are invited to submit work for Right Here, Right Now: A Biennial of Richmond Art. Now in its second iteration, this exhibition looks at the excellent and risk-taking new work being […]
Art of the African Diaspora: Celebrating 25 Years
3/6/22
Art of the African Diaspora: Celebrating 25 Years Reception: Sunday, March 6, 12pm-4:30pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804 RSVP REQUIRED – Space is limited! Timeslot 1: 12pm-1:15pm – RSVP Timeslot 2: 1:30pm-2:45pm – RSVP Timeslot 3: 3pm-4:15pm – RSVP Join us for a special reception on Sunday, March 6, 12pm-4:30pm for […]
Covid-19 Update: Galleries open 1/20; Studios temporarily closed
Studio Classes Due to the surge in Covid-19 cases we are postponing on-site classes for the safety of everyone involved for a few weeks. Students enrolled in in-person actvities will receive updates about their classes. Exhibitions New winter exhibitions are scheduled to open on January 20, 2022. To prevent the spread of Covid-19, mask wearing […]
Our Winter 2022 Catalog is here!
Our Winter 2022 Catalog is here! Browse listings for in-person and online classes starting weekly January through March. And read about upcoming winter exhibitions. Winter 2022 Class Catalog PDF (download to print or share with your friends!) Cover image: Detail of a color study by Rebeca Garcia-González for a large-scale mural to be unveiled at RAC in 2022. Rebeca […]
A message from RAC’s Executive Director and Board President
Hello Friends, Thank you for being an important part of Richmond Art Center’s vibrant and creative community. We really appreciate your generosity — especially now when your continued financial support is so vital to keep Richmond Art Center running. For 85 years Richmond Art Center has been sharing and nurturing creativity in Richmond, CA. We […]
Pretty Fun Designs
Pretty Fun Designs About: Pretty Fun Designs creates jewelry that reflects an eclectic mixture of frivolity, power and elegance. The items are consciously designed, hand-assembled, and energy-charged. Feel & look great wearing Pretty Fun Designs. Website: www.prettyfunjewelry.com Pretty Fun Designs will be a vendor at the Holiday Arts Festival from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, December […]
Julia Beery
Julia Beery About: Hello, I am an artist who illustrates the living world. I create watercolor and digital art highlighting the biodiversity of California. Online Store (third party): www.etsy.com/shop/JuliaBeery Julia Beery will be a vendor at the Holiday Arts Festival from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, December 4 at Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, […]
