Stitching Stolen Lives: Book Talk With Author and Founder of SJSA, Sara Trail
Saturday, March 4, 1pm-2:30pm
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA
FREE
Join us for a talk and book signing with Sara Trail, founder of Social Justice Sewing Academy and co-author of Stitching Stolen Lives, a book that chronicles the work of SJSA and the Remembrance Project. With forewords by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr, the book includes personal stories of individuals and their families whose lives have been cut short due to social injustices.
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA
FREE
Join Social Justice Sewing Academy in an interactive hands-on workshop that merges craft, art and activism to create textile art pieces that are displayed nationally in museums and other shows.
This workshop allows participants to discuss topics pertaining to social justice issues in a brave and safe space. During the two hour workshop you will participate in critical discussion and create a piece of textile art that you are passionate about.
Art of the African Diaspora Artistic Achievement Awardee Talk
Saturday, January 21, 12:30pm-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: Derrick Bell, Cynthia Brannvall, and Pryce Jones.
The Holiday Arts Festival is back in-person to celebrate its ‘diamond jubilee’ 60th year.
Each year the Holiday Arts Festival offers over 1,000 visitors a chance to shop for unique gifts from local arts and crafts vendors, enjoy food and beverages, learn about inspiring community organizations, and participate in art-making activities for the whole family. The Festival’s gift sale runs from 10am to 5pm at Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond.
Covid-19 Safety: Note, this is an indoor event. We will do what we can to keep people safe. Mask wearing will be required in the galleries and indoor public spaces. Masks may be removed while in the courtyard.
Meet the participants of the 60th Annual Holiday Arts Festival!
Richmond Art Center is pleased to serve as gateway for local artists to display and sell their works. At the Holiday Arts Festival we’re also highlighting community organizations with vital messages.
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.
