Dive into mixed media and exhibit your work in our galleries

Dive into mixed media and exhibit your work in our galleries We love showcasing student artwork! Create some mixed media magic in these fall classes and see your work featured in our galleries this winter. Learn more… Oceanic Adventures with Acrylics and Mixed Media Thursdays, 10am-12:30pm, September 12 – October 17Teaching Artist: Jennifer LindermanCapacity: 11 Students Immerse […]

Loom alert! Two new weaving classes added to our fall class lineup

Loom alert! Two new weaving classes added to our fall class lineup Weaving Curious: An Intro to Floor Looms Thursdays, 5:30pm-8:30pm, September 26 – November 14Teaching Artist: Laurie KelsoeCapacity: 6 Students This class will introduce students to the joys of weaving. Students will learn how to weave basic weave structures and how to read a […]

Art of the African Diaspora – Zoom Info Session

Art of the African Diaspora – Zoom Info Session Are you interested in participating in Art of The African Diaspora? New artists, as well as past participants seeking a refresher, are invited to attend a zoom info session to learn about the 2025 program. Read the artist guidelines and come prepared with your questions. Art […]

A Message from the Executive Director

A Message from the Executive Director Hello Friends, Two exciting programs launching this fall. First, join me in welcoming Andres Serrano as our new artist-in-residence. Andres, a lifelong Richmond resident, brings a ceramics practice that explores themes of queerness, home, and culture. Additionally, the third iteration of the Right Here, Right Now, Richmond Biennial will […]

Welcoming Andres Serrano, Our New Artist-in-Residence

Welcoming Andres Serrano, Our New Artist-in-Residence We’re excited to welcome Andres Serrano as the new artist-in-residence at Richmond Art Center. A lifelong Richmond resident, Andres brings a strong community connection and a creative practice focused on queerness, home, and culture through ceramics. Andres holds an MFA in Art from San Francisco State University and a […]

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Needed UPCOMING EVENTS WE NEED ASSISTANCE WITH*: Volunteers assist our team, help out in the studios, support outreach, and more. Volunteer benefits include a discount on classes. We can also support students (ages 16+) wanting community service hours for class credit. *We especially need volunteers who can assist with light physical duties such as […]

Be Part of the Holiday Arts Festival

Be Part of the Holiday Arts Festival Calling All Arts and Crafts Vendors! Be part of the 62nd Annual Holiday Arts Festival! Event Date: Sunday, December 8, 10am-4pmVendor Application Deadline: Monday, September 30, 2024, 11:59pm Applications are now open for local artists, artisans, and makers to showcase their work at the Holiday Arts Festival. This shop-local event […]

Free Community Workshop – Glass Marbles!

Free Community Workshop – Glass Marbles! SESSION ONE: Saturday, August 10, 10:30am-1pm Learn more about Session One… SESSION TWO: Saturday, August 10, 1:30pm-4pm Learn more about Session Two…

Get Ready for Fall Classes

Get Ready for Fall Classes Announcing Fall Semester Class Registration Opens Wednesday, August 14, 10am Fall art classes are being posted on our website (don’t worry if the class says ‘Fully Booked’ this will change once registration opens). Browse listings now and plan which class you’ll sign up for. And don’t forget to get your scholarship applications in […]

Made Here: New Exhibition Opens at Richmond Council Chambers

Made Here New Exhibition Opens at Richmond Council Chambers Exhibition: July – November, 2024 Richmond City Council Chambers, 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804 In celebration of the Richmond Art Center’s new partnership with the Richmond City Council, our inaugural Council Chambers exhibition explores the relationships between nature, people, and the built environment—elements central […]