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 […]
Free Summer Classes for Youth: Zines and Filmmaking
Make Art with Us this Summer! Free Art Classes for Teens and Young Adults About the Program: The Youth Artist Xchange is a series of free summer intensive classes. The program gives middle and high school students, as well as young adults (up to 24 years), in-depth, hands-on arts learning experiences in our studios led by […]
Current Members are invited to vote to elect new Board Members at our Annual Members Meeting
Current Members are invited to vote to elect new Board Members at our Annual Members Meeting At the Annual Members’ Meeting meeting there will be a ballot to elect new members to the Board of Directors. There will also be a vote to make amendments to Richmond Art Center’s By-Laws. All current Richmond Art Center members […]
Richmond Derivations – Call for contributions
Richmond Derivations – Call for contributions Artist Quinn Keck is collecting words, stories, poems, and images for a project that will be part of the Right Here Right Now exhibition opening at Richmond Art Center in September 2024. Community members are invited to submit their memories and moments of Richmond to be included in a new artwork that will be […]