Spring Updates: A Message from José R. Rivera, Executive Director
Hello Friends, Could there be a more perfect cover artwork for our Spring Catalog than instructor Chris Harper Triplett’s Flower Cowgirl? Some students may recognize this piece as Chris created it as a demo in her watercolor class back in 2018. As Covid-19 case numbers continue to go down and the Bay Area gradually “opens […]
Register NOW for Spring Session Art Classes
Which class will you join? In-person classes for adults, teens and kids at Richmond Art Center Plus some online and offsite classes too And classes with bilingual instructors New classes include bookmaking, photomontage, plein air, chiaroscuro and glazing, woodworking, welded sculpture and dj-ing Don’t forget, needs-based scholarships are available
We’re Hiring! Education Coordinator
We’re Hiring! Education Coordinator (Part-Time) Join Richmond Art Center’s team. We’re looking for an Education Coordinator to support all Education Programs, Projects, Partnerships and Personnel – Online, On-site, and Off-site. Apply today! This position is open until filled.
Welcome Elaine Moreno, RAC’s new Visitor Services Coordinator!
We are so happy to welcome Elaine Moreno to Richmond Art Center’s staff team. Elaine is our new Visitor Services Coordinator. Please say hello and welcome to Elaine at the front desk next time you are at RAC! About Elaine: Elaine Moreno is a Bay Area born and raised Visual Artist, primarily working with Film […]
Artist Announcement: Right Here, Right Now, Richmond
We are so excited to announce the artists selected for Right Here, Right Now: A Biennial of Richmond Art! The artists participating in the second edition of the Biennial are: Adrian Delgado AJ Serrano Daniel Ballesteros Heather McAlister Janet Lipkin Jeff Maylath Karen Seneferu Melanin Buford These eight Richmond artists will contribute work to an […]
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 […]