Summer Fundraiser: Help Us Make Our Match!

“Thirty-three years ago, I was hired to teach the children’s Saturday classes at the Richmond Art Center because the current teacher was moving to Bali. I was very happy to get the job (but so wished I could visit Bali, too)! After 33 years, here I am… teaching the children of many of my former […]

Mathieu Court Alley Play Street Dedication

On June 9, the Mathieu Court Alley Play Street Dedication project ribbon-cutting took place, honoring and celebrating the collaboration between the City of Richmond, Richmond Art Center’s Art in the Community program, The Trust for Public Land, Pogo Park and the Iron Triangle Neighborhood Council. The Play Street, a 640-foot-long stretch of Mathieu Court Alley between […]

Meet Jeremy, our new Volunteer & Visitor Services Coordinator

Jeremy is an event organizer disguised as an art curator. He holds a BA in Communications from Seattle University and a Master of Art Curating from the University of Sydney, Australia. Jeremy’s docent training in Seattle led him to pursue a career planning art exhibitions and tours for audiences including seniors, adults and youth groups. […]

Members’ Annual Meeting, Board Election, and Reception

Richmond Art Center Members’ Annual Meeting, Board Election, and Reception Saturday, June 10, 2017, 3:00 to 4:45 pm The Richmond Art Center’s annual members’ meeting and reception will be held at the Art Center beginning at 3:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to hold the election for the fiscal year 2017 – 2018 […]

Key Members Show Dates

Our annual Members Show opens on June 13. Here are some important dates for those of you who will be showing your work. Deadline to Register: May 22 Drop off of artwork: Friday, May 26 & Saturday, May 27, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Opening Reception: Saturday, June 10, 5:00 – 7:00 pm Last Day […]

Parent’s Press Voting—It’s That Time of Year

It’s that time of year again… Parent’s Press is holding their annual vote for the Best Of in children’s classes and camps. We’d love your help to get gold stars for 2017! Last year we were thrilled to receive the gold in the categories for classes and camps. This year, you can vote for the Richmond Art […]

Parking Update for May 6

Dear Art Center visitors, The adjacent parking lots will be closed on May 6 in the morning till early afternoon during the Cinco de Mayo parade down 23rd Street. If you need to bring art supplies to class, please give yourself some extra time to park in the nearby neighborhood.

To our valued Richmond Art Center community

To our valued Richmond Art Center community: We add our voice and join with so many others who understand and value the crucial impact the arts and humanities bring to us as individuals, as members of our communities, and to our society, nationally and globally. The proposed federal budget estimates $54 billion in domestic program […]

Behind the Scenes of Marking Space

Behind the scenes when installing a new show can be adventurous work! Here are a couple of peeks from our new exhibition, Marking Space, which opens next Tuesday, March 21, at 10:00 am. But you can see everything this coming Saturday at our Opening Reception for Spring Exhibitions from 5:00 to 7:00pm. This unique survey […]