The Boundaries of Sculpture and the Alternate Meanings of Maps at the Richmond Art Center
The Boundaries of Sculpture and the Alternate Meanings of Maps at the Richmond Art Center Two new exhibitions, Marking Space and Mapping the Uncharted, bring new meaning to the traditional arts of sculpture and mapping this Spring. RICHMOND, CA — February 22, 2017 — In the new Spring sculpture exhibition Marking Space, opening on […]
Free Family Events Keep All Ages Making Art
Family Art Fridays at E. M. Downer YMCA We’ve added Family Art Fridays to keep all ages making art together. These free classes take place at the E. M. Downer YMCA, located at 263 South 20th Street in Richmond, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Bring the whole family! Snacks provided! No registration required. March 31,6:00 […]
March Workshops: Engage Your Creative Process in One Day
One-day workshops are perfect for diving into a new skill or jumpstarting a creative process. Bring a friend, make a new one. And for our first-time students, apply discount code FA16W for a $5 discount when you register! March 5: Moon Tools: Primal Creative Process Are you passionate about a project, an art vision or a […]
The Art of Living Black: An Interview with Lorraine Bonner
Lorraine Bonner was born and raised on the East Coast. She moved to California in 1970, and began working in clay in the early 90’s. Her work began in response to trauma, but soon evolved to embrace the larger political and spiritual themes of dominationism and the mutually reflective processes of the political and personal. […]
Create your new registration account in time for Spring Classes.
Create your new registration account in time for Spring Classes. We’ve recently upgraded our class registration program to better help our students register for classes and workshops, sign up for memberships, and donate to the Richmond Art Center. Class registration starts on Tuesday, February 21. To create your account: 1. If you have a current […]
The Art of Living Black: An Interview with KaliMa AmiLak
KaliMa AmiLak is an Oakland-based Photographer, aspiring Performing Artist and Model. A native from Brooklyn, New York, KaliMa has transplanted to California to expand the discovery of herself and her artistry. She currently runs a Photography studio at American Steel Studios with a focus on portraiture, fashion, commercial and editorial work. What do you find […]
The Art of Living Black: An Interview with Raymond L. Haywood
Raymond L. Haywood has been painting and drawing since middle school. His art praxis is derived from years as an accomplished carpenter, illustrator and textile designer. Mixed media art is his passion. Influenced in his formative years as an artist living and working at the Vulcan Foundry Studios in Oakland, the time there literally forged his unique […]
In Memoriam: Betty Hardison
Betty Hardison was a visionary of the Richmond Art Center. She recently passed away and we wanted to honor her memory and service. Everyone at the Richmond Art Center is deeply indebted to the work of Betty Hardison. We are grateful for the efforts she made to ensure that artmaking and art appreciation are an […]
Get to Know Us: An Interview with Ed Lay
Many of you might know Ed Lay as one of our longtime metals instructors and as a dedicated and talented working artist. Ed was born in the Philippines, and raised (mostly) in New York. He has worked primarily in the academic tech world and has a lifelong interest in education. For 30 years, he wrote programming languages for kids and teachers […]
Art of Living Black Special Events
This month we are proud to host two major events in conjunction with our current exhibition, The 21st Annual Art of Living Black. The Art of Living Black Artists Talks February 4, noon – 2pm. Free. We will present a panel of the The Art of Living Black 2016 award winners, Justice Renaissance, Gene Dominique and Nye’Lyn Tho. […]
