Oakland Post: Art of the African Diaspora Celebrates Legacy and Community at Richmond Art Center
February 9, 2026 By Carla Thomas Now in its 29th year, Art of the African Diaspora is the Bay Area’s longest-running exhibition of its kind. Its roots stretch back to 1989, when artist and educator Marie Johnson Calloway founded Colors of Black, a salon for African American artists. That gathering inspired artists Jan Hart-Schuyers and […]
Richmond Standard: Black history meets living art at the Richmond Art Center
February 6, 2026 By Kathy Chouteau Anyone wanting a meaningful way to celebrate Black History Month should head over to the Richmond Art Center (RAC) to view its “Art of the African Diaspora” exhibit now through March 14. The exhibit, located in the RAC’s Main and West Galleries, is marking its 29th year and features the works of more than 150 black artists from throughout Bay Area. Take a deep dive by checking […]
Richmondside: ‘Art of the African Diaspora’ at Richmond Art Center overflows with warmth and culture
Jan. 23, 2026, 12:18 p.m. by Andrew Gilbert About three years ago Chamia LaRae was wandering through Richmond’s Spirit & Soul Festival downtown when she came across a stall festooned with work by longtime Oakland artist TheArthur Wright. Intrigued by his prints and pointillistic canvases, the Richmond native walked past his booth several times before […]
The Richmond Standard: RAC celebrates 90 years with vibrant ‘Winter Exhibitions’
December 17, 2025 By Kathy Chouteau The Richmond Art Center (RAC) is marking its 90th year with Winter Exhibitions that celebrate the creativity of its artist community Jan. 21 through March 14, 2026. An opening reception Saturday, Jan. 24, from 1-3 p.m. is offering views of the Winter Exhibitions’ Art of the African Diaspora, weaving educator dani lopez’ “3 Dykes […]
The Richmond Standard: Former RAC director fills in during Rivera’s medical leave
September 22, 2025 Jeff Nathanson has been named interim executive director of Richmond Art Center while José R. Rivera is on medical leave. The Board of Directors says Nathanson’s appointment will provide stability and continuity during this interim period. Details of Rivera’s condition were not disclosed. Rivera supports the decision: “I’ve had the pleasure of working with […]
Richmond Art Center Wins GOLD for ‘Best Art Gallery’ in 2025 East Bay Express Reader’s Picks
Thank you to everyone who voted for us. We’re honored to receive this award! See all the Arts & Culture Awardees: https://eastbayexpress.com/best-of-the-east-bay-2025-arts-and-culture/ We’re also proud that Richmond Art Center was recently recognized by the El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce with the Best Art Classes award.
The Richmond Standard: Fall into art: Richmond Art Center unveils seasonal exhibitions
September 10, 2025 By Kathy Chouteau The Richmond Art Center’s (RAC) fall exhibitions from Sept. 24h through Nov. 20 transcend the viewing of art to invite experiential, tactile and communal encounters with it. Four exhibitions include Big Feelings, Unsettled Things/Things I Had to Leave Behind, Seeds of Tradition and Ebb and Flow. “These exhibitions invite people to experience art in ways that […]
The Richmond Standard: Richmond Art Center launches afterschool ‘Art Club’ for teens
August 19, 2025 By Kathy Chouteau The Richmond Art Center (RAC) is creating a “third space for creative minds” with a free, afterschool “Art Club” for teens 13 to 18 years old. The Art Club will meet at the RAC Wednesdays from 3:30-6:30 p.m. starting Sept. 10 through Nov. 19. The program, made possible through […]
The Contra Costa Pulse: Richmond Art Exhibit Keeps Memory of WWII Incarceration Camps Alive
17 Aug By Joe Porrello During World War II, when her family was forced into an incarceration camp, Jeanie Kashima’s mother had no crib for her newborn, so she placed her in an orange crate. Nearly 80 years later, Kashima is turning that painful history into art, sharing her Japanese American family’s incarceration story through […]
The Richmond Standard: Richmond Art Center gets early summer start on ‘Holiday Arts Festival’
July 29, 2025 While the old familiar expression is “Christmas in July,” the Richmond Art Center (RAC) is ahead of the game by starting to plan its “Holiday Arts Festival” in June. The 63rd incarnation of the beloved local event will take place Sunday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the RAC. “There […]