Richmond Art Center
Richmond Art Center

Spring Exhibitions Opening Reception
4/2/22

Spring Exhibitions Reception

Saturday, April 2, 2pm-4pm

Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA

FREE

Join us on Saturday, April 2, 2pm-4pm for the opening reception for our spring exhibitions:

Dewey Crumpler: Crossings

The first survey of Dewey Crumpler’s ‘shipping container’ work to be exhibited in the Bay Area. The exhibition will include over 120 works that ask us to consider the history, lived legacy and future impact of the global shipping industry.

Right Here, Right Now: A Biennial of Richmond Art

In its second edition, Right Here, Right Now will present the work of eight Richmond artists selected for their risk-taking and visionary creative practices.

Nadie es ilegal en tierra robada

A solo exhibition of photography by Diamela Cutiño.

Top image: Artwork by Dewey Crumpler. Courtesy of the Artist and Jenkins Johnson Gallery

Closing Meet & Greet
3/19/22

Closing Meet & Greet

Art of the African Diaspora Closing Event: Saturday, March 19, 12pm-2pm

Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804

Richmond Art Center and the AOTAD Steering Committee will host a special event for artists and art fans to come together one last time to celebrate Art of the African Diaspora 2022! Meet artists, share your experiences of AOTAD, and enjoy over 150 artworks in the Art of the African Diaspora exhibition.

CLICK HERE for more information about Art of the African Diaspora in 2022.

Visiting Richmond Art Center during the Pandemic: Mask wearing is still required to visit the galleries and in all indoor spaces at Richmond Art Center. Refreshments will be served in our courtyard (where folks may remove their masks if they wish). No RSVP is necessary to attend this event.


INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

Artwork Pick Up: Exhibiting artists may pick up their artworks at the end of the ‘Meet and Greet’ event from 2pm-3:30pm. Please note, no earlier artwork pick up can be accommodated.

Artwork Pick Up Times:

  • Saturday, March 19, 2pm-3:30pm
  • Sunday, March 20, 10am-2pm
  • Monday 21, 11am-4pm.

Reception for Dreamforms and Feels Like Home
3/13/22

Closing Reception for Two Exhibitions: Dreamforms and Feels Like Home

Sunday, March 13, 12pm-2pm* at Richmond Art Center
FREE

Join us on Sunday, March 13, 12pm-2pm for a special closing reception for two great exhibitions: Dreamforms: Ceramic visions of Lauren Ari and Julio del Rio and Feels Like Home: Work by Rebeca García-González.

This event also celebrates the unveiling of a new permanent mural by García-González, We Found Joy In Art-Making / Encontramos La Felicidad Haciendo Arte located at Richmond Art Center’s 25th Street entrance.

We Found Joy In Art-Making was made possible with generous support from Blue Shield California.

Rebeca García-González (foreground) at work on the mural. Rebeca was assisted by Richmond youth Leslie Poblano and Denise Campos.
Photo by Shots from Richmond

*In-person activity dates are subject to change as we see further developments in the Covid-19 pandemic. Mask wearing and signing a Visitor Waiver is a condition of entry to RAC events. We track attendee numbers in the courtyard and galleries to ensure spaces do not get too crowded. Read more about Richmond Art Center’s Covid-19 safety measures HERE.

Top image: Artwork by Julio del Rio

Art of the African Diaspora: Celebrating 25 Years
3/6/22

Art of the African Diaspora: Celebrating 25 Years

Reception: Sunday, March 6, 12pm-4:30pm

Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804

RSVP REQUIREDSpace is limited!

Timeslot 1: 12pm-1:15pm – RSVP

Timeslot 2: 1:30pm-2:45pm – RSVP

Timeslot 3: 3pm-4:15pm – RSVP

Join us for a special reception on Sunday, March 6, 12pm-4:30pm for Art of the African Diaspora 2022! Mix and mingle with exhibiting artists, enjoy art and music, and let’s celebrate 25 years of the Bay Area’s Black Artists Exhibition at Richmond Art Center.

Space is limited, RSVP required, don’t forget to reserve your space!

Live Music by Sean Norris

Gathering During a Pandemic: Because of the Covid-19 pandemic we are organizing the reception a little differently this year. To maximize social distancing and the flow of people through the galleries, folks are invited to sign up for ‘timeslots’ to ensure spaces do not get overcrowded. Our courtyard will be open for mingling and refreshments, and gallery numbers will be monitored. Mask wearing is required.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Art of the African Diaspora in 2022.

From Africa to Richmond
2/28/22

Special Event for Black History Month

From Africa to Richmond

Presentation by Patricia Mapps

Monday, February 28, 7pm-8pm PST | FREE | CLICK HERE TO RSVP

My family’s path from freedom in Africa to enslavement and emancipation in the American South and on to Civil Rights activism in Richmond, CA

Join us for a special presentation by Patricia Mapps, From Africa to Richmond, on Monday, February 28 at 7pm. Through archival research, oral history, and DNA, Patricia has traced her ancestors to Africa and uncovered a story of enslavement, emancipation, the decision to purchase and live on the land they “tamed” when enslaved, their transition to farm laborers then to farmers, and Civil Rights activism in Richmond.

In this special online event, Patricia will share the story her research has uncovered in a presentation which will be followed by a Q&A session.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP (RSVP REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK)

About Patricia Mapps: Patricia Mapps was born in Martinez, CA, and lived and attended school in Richmond, until her family moved to a home in San Pablo. Her mother and father were among the throng of migrants moving to the Bay Area in the 1940s, and became active in early civil rights’ struggles at Richmond.

Patricia attended Walter T. Helms Junior High School and Richmond Union High School, graduating in the top 1% of her class. She was a student at Reed College in Portland, OR, and became an IBM Computer Systems Engineer, working with the company for more than a decade. Later, she opened a consulting firm providing technical support for IBM Mainframe users.

Today, Patricia lives in Berkeley with her husband, Patrick Salmon. Upon retirement, she began researching her family history. She is now a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants.

Top Main Image: Patricia Mapps’ Graduation Portrait from Richmond High School; Background Image: Patricia Mapps’ Family Tree. Graphic design/image production by Ann Miller. Images Courtesy of Patricia Mapps

LOCATION CHANGED Bombazo Jam
12/12/21

Bombazo Jam

Presented by Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop

NOTICE: Due to rain being forecast this event is now happening at La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley.

Sunday, December 12, 1pm-4pm | FREE

Richmond Art Center (courtyard)
2540 Barrett Avenue
Richmond, CA 94804

With special performances by the Children and Youth Bomba y Plena Workshop and Aguacero and friends!

This event will be held outdoors in the courtyard of Richmond Art Center.

Learn more about BOMBA Y PLENA WORKSHOP at bomba-aguacero.org

59th Annual Holiday Arts Festival
Nov-Dec 2021

59th Annual Holiday Arts Festival

Richmond Art Center invites creative gift-makers, holiday shoppers and art lovers to experience the 59th Annual Holiday Arts Festival! 

The Holiday Arts Festival is a beloved tradition at Richmond Art Center for over half a century. In 2021 we’re getting into the holiday spirit over two months – November and December – with both in-person and online activities that celebrate the joy of making, discovering, and gifting arts and crafts.

Online Arts & Crafts Hub

Online Artist Listings

November 4 – December 31, 2021

The Arts & Crafts Hub is an online space for Bay Area artists and makers to share and/or sell their work during the holiday season. It is a retail space for holiday arts and crafts shopping, but it is more than that too! Hub launches November 4!

Artists, click HERE to register your listing in the hub.

Ceramics Sale

In-Person Ceramics Store at Richmond Art Center

Thursdays and Saturdays, 10am-2pm, November 4 – November 20, 2021

Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA

Our popular Ceramics Sale is back in-person this year with an opportunity to shop local and handmade for your holiday gifts! Stop by Richmond Art Center anytime during gallery hours from November 4 through to November 20 and purchase beautiful and usable ceramics such as plates, cups, bowls, made by our students, teachers and friends. The Ceramics Sale will be set up in our galleries and new pieces will be added weekly.

All sales benefit Richmond Art Center. 

Make a Gift That Brings Joy

Free Workshops Online and In-Person

Workshop announcements and registration links coming soon!

Is there anything more special than receiving a holiday gift that is handmade by the person giving it to you? This free workshop series is designed for folks who need a nudge towards starting their holiday craft gift projects.

Encore Info Session, Art of the African Diaspora
10/23/21

Saturday, October 23, 12-1:30 PM PST on Zoom

Artists, join in this free info session to:

  • Learn about the 2022 program
  • Meet the Steering Committee members who are organizing the event
  • Share feedback and ideas
  • Network with other artists
  • Learn how to register to participate

Read the registration guidelines and come prepared with your questions!

Click the button to RSVP!

Día de los Muertos, Fall Family Day
10/23/21

Día de los Muertos

Fall Family Day 2021

Saturday, October 23, 12pm-3pm | FREE

Richmond Art Center (courtyard), 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond

PRESS RELEASE

Join us for art-making, dancing and more! This fun day for the family is not to be missed!

Family Day is coming back to Richmond Art Center with a special celebration of Día de los Muertos on Saturday, October 23, 12pm-3pm. Kids of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to join us in RAC’s courtyard for art-making, dancing, music and more. 

This free family event will feature an Alebrije workshop, performances by Puerto Rican youth Bomba ensemble Quenepas, and storyteller Olga Loya. RAC artists-in-residence Liberación Gráfica will be there screen printing tote bags and the Great Tortilla Conspiracy will also be printing up some tortilla art!

Schedule of Activities:

  • 12pm-1pm First Alebrije workshop with Rachel-Anne Palacios
  • 1pm-2pm Performances by Bomba group Quenepas followed by storyteller Olga Loya
  • 1pm-2pm Second Alebrije workshop

Tissue paper Mexican paper flower making, scavenger hunt, printmaking, community altar, and music by DJ Dion Decibels will run 12pm-3pm.

Covid-19 Prevention protocols: Mask wearing and signing a Visitor Waiver will be a condition of entry. We will track attendee numbers in the courtyard and galleries to ensure spaces do not get too crowded.


Día de los Muertos

Día de la familia de otoño 2021

Sábado 23 de octubre, de 12:00 a 15:00 horas | GRATIS

Richmond Art Center (patio), 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond

NOTICIA DE PRENSA

¡Únase a nosotros para hacer arte, bailar y más! ¡Este divertido día para la familia no se lo debe perder!

El Día de la Familia regresa al Centro de Arte de Richmond con una celebración especial del Día de los Muertos el sábado 23 de octubre, de 12 pm a 3 pm. Los niños de todas las edades y sus adultos están invitados a unirse a nosotros en el patio del RAC para hacer arte, bailar, escuchar música y más.

Este evento familiar gratuito contará con un taller de Alebrije, actuaciones del conjunto de bomba juvenil puertorriqueño Quenepas y la narradora Olga Loya. Los artistas residentes de RAC Liberación Gráfica también imprimirán bolsas de tela y la Gran Conspiración de la Tortilla también imprimirá un poco de arte de tortillas.

Programa de actividades:

  • 12: 00-13:00 Primer taller de Alebrije con Rachel-Anne Palacios
  • 13:00-14:00 Actuaciones del grupo Bomba Quenepas seguido por la narradora Olga Loya
  • 13:00-14:00 Segundo taller de Alebrije

Papel de seda La fabricación de flores de papel mexicano, la búsqueda del tesoro, el grabado, el altar comunitario y la música de DJ Dion Decibels se llevarán a cabo de 12 pm a 3 pm.

Protocolos de prevención de Covid-19: El uso de mascarillas y su firma aceptando nuestras reglas como visitante será una condición para la entrada. Realizaremos un seguimiento del número de asistentes en el patio y las galerías para garantizar que los espacios no se llenen demasiado.

Fall Exhibitions Reception
10/16/21

Fall Exhibitions Reception

Courtyard Mingle!

Saturday, October 16, 12pm-2pm* at Richmond Art Center
FREE

Fall exhibitions run September 9 through November 19, 2021. Join us on Saturday, October 16, 12pm-2pm for a courtyard reception for three great exhibitions: Works from Home: Richmond Art Center Student ShowcaseOpossum Magic, and Summer Rites


*In-person activity dates are subject to change as we see further developments in the Covid-19 pandemic. Mask wearing and signing a Visitor Waiver is a condition of entry to RAC events. We track attendee numbers in the courtyard and galleries to ensure spaces do not get too crowded. Read more about Richmond Art Center’s Covid-19 safety measures HERE.

Top image: Gail Rubin, Tribute to Natalia Arbelaez, 2021. Created in “Handbuilding: Women in Contemporary Ceramics” with Colleen Garland and featured in Works From Home

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