Reception for the WCCUSD Student Art Show
4/16/24

Reception for the WCCUSD Student Art Show Tuesday, April 16, 5pm-6:30pm (Award Presentation at 5:45pm) Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE A special reception to celebrate the artistic achievements of over 300 students from thirteen different West Contra Contra Unified School District schools participating in the annual Student Art Show! Featuring music by […]

We Were There Too! Year of the Panther Cub
4/13/24

We Were There Too! Year of the Panther Cub Saturday, April 13, 12pm-3pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond Children of the Black Panther Party share their stories. Hear firsthand accounts of growing up in a revolutionary movement that changed the course of history. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to […]

Art of the African Diaspora Closing Party
3/16/24

Saturday, March 16, 2pm-4pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Let’s come together one last time at Richmond Art Center to celebrate Art of the African Diaspora 2024! INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPATING ARTISTS Artwork Pick Up: Exhibiting artists may pick up their artworks after the Closing Party event from 4pm-5:30pm. Please note, no earlier artwork pick […]

Stories and Reflections on the Refinery Healing Walks
3/2/24

Stories and Reflections on the Refinery Healing Walks Opening: Corina Gould, Co-Director, Sogorea Te’ Land Trust; Traditional Spokesperson, Confederated Villages of Lisjan Panelists: Isabella Zizi, Alison Ehara-Brown, Pennie Opal Plant, Patricia St. Onge Saturday, March 2, 11am (reception), 12pm (panel discussion) Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE On Saturday, March 2, a […]

Point Molate Artist Talk and butohBuddies Performance
2/24/24

Point Molate Artist Talk and butohBuddies Performance Saturday, February 24, 1pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE The butohBuddies performance group (Ruth Ichinaga, Kiyono Kishi, Lipton Mah, Nina Moore, and Irene Wibawa) presents a dance inspired by Point Molate.  Following the performance, curator Jenny E. Balisle will facilitate a conversation with the artists of the […]

XOXO Paint & Sip
2/10/24

XOXO Paint & Sip Bring Your Boo! Saturday, February 10, 5pm-8pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE | OVER 21 ONLY | REGISTRATION REQUIRED Paint and sip with us to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Elishes Cavness will guide you through the steps to create your own masterpiece. No experience necessary. All materials and […]

AOTAD Featured Speakers: Richard Mayhew and Foad Satterfield
2/10/24

Art of the African Diaspora Featured Speakers: Richard Mayhew and Foad Satterfield Saturday, February 10, 12pm-1:30pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE A special conversation with artists Richard Mayhew and Foad Satterfield. Facilitated by Flo Wiley. This event is presented as part of Art of the African Diaspora 2024. Richard Mayhew (born April […]

Art of the African Diaspora Artistic Achievement Awardee Talk
1/27/24

Art of the African Diaspora Artistic Achievement Awardee Talk Saturday, January 27, 12pm-1:30pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Join us for a conversation with the artists who received Artistic Achievement Awards for their work in Art of the African Diaspora: J. B. Broussard, Valerie Brown-Troutt, and Stacy Mootoo. Image: Artwork by Valerie Brown-Troutt

Winter Exhibitions Reception
1/27/24

Winter Exhibitions Reception Saturday, January 27, 2pm-4pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Join us for the opening reception of our winter exhibitions:  This event is free, open to all and no rsvp is necessary. Richmond Art Center Parking and Entrance Map

Holiday Arts Festival
12/3/23

61st Annual Holiday Arts Festival Sunday, December 3, 10am-5pm | Free Admission Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA The Holiday Arts Festival features a marketplace of 50+ Bay Area makers selling unique designs, artisanal products, and handmade merchandise. Shop locally-made holiday gifts while supporting independent artists and small businesses! Visitors can also experience […]