A space to explore, buy and make zines at the Holiday Arts Festival!
Sunday, December 8 | Free Admission
Zine Zone: 10am-4pm
Cut + Paste Workshop: 11am-2pm
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA
Guess what? There’s going to be a Zine Zone at this year’s Holiday Arts Festival! This vibrant space celebrates zinemakers and indie artists who, through their creativity, remind us to stay connected to the arts, community, healing, and social justice. The Zine Zone will feature guest artists Alex Martinez, Avy Jetter, and Flood Tide Zines, along with a free, drop-in zinemaking workshop, and plenty of community zinesters.
Friendly reminder, we ask everyone entering the Zine Zone to wear a mask. If you forget yours, don’t worry—we’ll have extras available.
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA
The Holiday Arts Festival offers something for everyone, combining opportunities to explore, create, and shop for affordable, handmade goods from local artisans. Read the PRESS RELEASE for more info.
Unique, Handmade Gifts by 50+ Local Arts & Crafts Vendors
MEET THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE 62ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY ARTS FESTIVAL!
Richmond Art Center is pleased to serve as gateway for local artists to display and sell their works. Richmond Art Center does not receive any portion of the proceeds from sales – either in-person at the Festival or online via linked artist or organization websites – and the terms of all sales are set by the participants.
A conversation between an artist and a scientist about the present and future of plastic
Saturday, November 16, 2pm-3pm | FREE
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond
Join us for a conversation between Right Here, Right Now, Richmond artist, Erin McCluskey Wheeler, and Daniel Westcott, founder and CEO of Matched Materials, a company working to end legacy plastics using machine learning. Through their work, both Erin and Daniel are passionate about eliminating petrochemical plastics and increasing our awareness about the dire impacts petrochemical plastics have on our health and the health of our planet.
Richmond Art Center (courtyard), 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond
Join us on Saturday, October 19, from 12pm to 3pm, for a celebration of Día de los Muertos at Richmond Art Center. Our courtyard and galleries will come alive with art-making activities, music, and a live performance by Danza Azteca Teokalli.
This free event is open to kids of all ages and their families. No RSVP is needed—just bring your creativity and festive spirit!
Danza Azteca Teokalli is presented in partnership with ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County). ARTSCCC is a grassroots service and advocacy arts organization in Contra Costa County.
Shimada Friendship Park, Peninsula Drive and Marina Bay Parkway
Artist Erin McCluskey will be participating in the 40th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day on September 21, collecting beach litter to incorporate into her mixed media work. Join Erin in finding artistic inspiration while contributing to the cleanup of Shimada Friendship Park’s shoreline.
This event is organized by The Watershed Project and County Supervisor John Gioia. Please dress in layers, wear a hat and/or sunscreen, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Cleanup supplies will be provided, but if possible, bring a bucket, reusable gloves, and a water bottle to help minimize waste.
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA
Let’s gather at sunset for art and community as we bid farewell to summer. Richmond Art Center’s courtyard and galleries will be transformed into a space for celebrating the artists featured in Right Here, Right Now with art-making, music, and more.
Mingle with the artists of Right Here, Right Now, Richmond
Meet the Oasis Pro Lucha Libre Wrestlers, and view Anthony Delgado‘s photography capturing them in action
Experience poetry and more by ARTogether’s Benjamin Bartu, Olivia Eng, and Arina Stadnyk, participants in Taro Hattori‘s Pedaling Point
Participate in a Richmond-themed art project led by artist Quinn Keck
See live screen printing with Art Hazelwood
Enjoy custom cocktails from The Factory Bar and light bites from local food vendors
All set to a soundtrack by DJ Graham LP
It’s not often we open our galleries after dark – don’t miss it!
Event admission is free, open to all, and no RSVP is necessary.
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA
FREE
Learn about Art of the African Diaspora in 2025! All artists interested in participating in the event, as well as those who have already registered, are invited.
Meet the Steering Committee members who are organizing the event
Richmond Art Center (courtyard), 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA
FREE
Richmond Art Center is excited to be one of the participating venues for Richmond Open Studios. Open Studio artists who will be at Richmond Art Center on August 17 are:
