See and Make Art with Girls, Inc.
The Richmond Art Center’s ongoing See and Make Art Free Family Workshops were started in 2014 to broaden our arts offerings and include our community in new experiences around the making of art. Centered at the main branch of the Richmond Library, each workshop starts with a story, continues with an art-making project, and then […]
A personal message from our new President of the Board…
Our new President of the Board of Directors, Inez Brooks-Myers, reflects on her personal history with the Richmond Art Center. Click here to learn more about our Board and the people who provide governance of the Art Center. My mother, Hattiemay, loved the Richmond Art Center. After she retired, she volunteered on Friday mornings, answering […]
Celebrate Community and Richmond-Based Art Making with Us!
In Fall 2016, the Richmond Art Center continues to celebrate 80 years of community art making in Richmond and its surrounding areas with its Back to School community event. This all-ages event is open to Art Center constituents old and new and serves as a means for our community to celebrate and contribute to […]
Top Ten Fall Classes!
Our catalog is full of many great classes and workshops (and don’t forget our Parents’ Press award-winning classes for kids), we’ve highlighted a few we don’t want you to miss! Social Media for Artists: Get an introductory artist’s guide to using social media as a promotional tool for your work and your brand. Printmaking Extravaganza: Learn various types of […]
For Sale: Mechanical Dobby Loom
Mechanical Dobby Loom for sale – $1800 obo in very good condition 48″, 16 Harness #380077 – 48″ weaving width – 16 Harness, polyester heddles – Mechanical dobby with dobby bar, pegs – Plain warp beam – Sectional beam – Standard Beater – Built in bench – Designed and used as a rug loom Please […]
80th Anniversary Gala Tickets on Sale August 15!
This year the Richmond Art Center turns 80! We’re planning a fun-filled event to celebrate the Art Center’s remarkable growth over the past four years and to honor our past, our present and our exciting future. Early Bird pricing for tickets is $135 per seat and begins August 15 until September 5 (or are sold out). After September 6th, the price of […]
Reunion at the RAC
In honor of our 80th Anniversary, we’d love to hear from all of our past exhibiting artists who have shown work in our juried shows and curated exhibitions. Our goal is to compile and share your memories, art, and experiences as the Art Center has grown and changed. If you would like to participate as […]
25th Street Mural Update
Our partnership with RYSE Center to complete a vivid, artistic new mural at our 25th Street entrance is moving right along. Thanks to the Richmond Community Foundation, we received a mini-grant to work with our partner RYSE to completely revamp our mural. Students meet each week for several hours to work on the design they’ve […]
Job Position: Facilities Assistant
We’re hiring! Position: Facilities Assistant Schedule: Part-time, 16 hours/week, flexible, non-exempt Supervisor: Director of Human Resources and Operations Essential Functions: Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources and Operations (Director of HR/O), the Facilities Assistant is responsible for general maintenance of the Art Center’s galleries, studios and support spaces. Troubleshoots and performs minor […]
Register Today for Bring Art to Your Classroom!
We still have spaces available in our next Professional Development for Educators workshop series! Bring Art to Your Classroom Workshop Series Our engaging and informative Bring Art to Your Classroom workshop series is aimed at K-6 public, charter and private educators based in West Contra Costa who are interested in integrating art into other core subject […]
