Rebeca Garcia-Gonzalez
About Rebeca’s work: “I am a Richmond resident, a representational painter working from life and depicting East Bay landscapes and their people. Rebeca is a Puerto Rican visual artist who completed her BFA at the University of Puerto Rico. Originally a printmaker, she taught herself painting after she came to live in California 30 years […]
A Note from the Education Team
Dear Art Center Family, It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Art Center. As we close our celebrations of 80 years this year — and begin to look forward, we continue to ask ourselves, “What does it mean to be a community arts space in Richmond?” For us that means taking a […]
Fall Family Day/Skeletonfest Recap
This year’s vibrant Fall Family Day, Skeletonfest, welcomed almost 350 people to the Art Center. Focused on traditional arts associated with Dia de los Muertos, kids and grownups enjoyed making paper flowers, mini pinatas, metal milgros and Calavera hats. DJ Agana kept the mood lively and we were so proud to share our space with […]
Skeletonfest Is This Sunday!
Join us on Sunday, October 23 for this year’s Fall Family Day: Skeletonfest! You can even add your name to our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1825637091003311/ Celebrate the Fall and upcoming Day of the Dead at the Richmond Art Center with an afternoon full of fun and art-making for all ages. Make Calavera hats with Dawn Gonzales, mini […]
Kids Create in These Great Classes for Fall!
Back to school also means back to school for art. Check out these great class offerings for kids and teens to add creativity and color to their week! You can register online via the links below. Calder Circus (Ages 6 – 8): Be inspired by the magic of Alexander Calder’s 1927 Circus to create dioramas, small […]
Celebrating Our 80th Anniversary with Heart!
This year the Richmond Art Center turned 80 and we threw two big parties to celebrate! We’re looking forward to the next 80 years of sharing art, education and community with you. Our Back to School Community Celebration was a family-friendly event, full of heart, art, and delicious food. All ages were welcome to share […]
A Message from Jan Wurm, Director of Exhibitions
It was a great pleasure to see the enthusiastic gathering at the opening reception for Making Our Mark. The air buzzed with a sense of history – so many artists who had exhibited here in the past, including former director Kathryn Reasoner, former curator Michael Schwager, and former Board President, John Wehrle – all joined […]
Art Center Helps to Create Interactive Play Space
We’re happy to announce that the Richmond Art Center, in partnership with the City of Richmond and The Trust for Public Land, has received a new grant from Kaboom to create the Mathieu Court Alley Play Street. “It’s exciting that elementary school students will have the experience of transforming an outdoor community space in a lasting way. We […]
This Week: Three Things Not to Miss!
The Art Center’s abuzz with lots of things to do, so here’s our short list for you! Be sure to send in your application for the Holiday Arts Festival if you want to be a vendor. Deadline is end of day, September 22! Apply here. RSVP to our Back to School Community Celebration: an event […]
Best Classes for Kids: Register Today!
Enroll your kids in our Parents’ Press award-winning classes this Fall! Our Studio Education team has selected their top three favorites… see which one is right for you and your family. Calder Circus (Ages 6 – 8) Be inspired by the magic of Alexander Calder’s 1927 Circus to create dioramas, small wooden figures, animals and […]
