Richmond Confidential: Richmond Art Center celebrates 90 years, welcomes new executive director
Richmond Art Center celebrates 90 years, welcomes new executive director Oct 3, 2026 By Kira Logan Fifteen years after volunteering at the Richmond Art Center as an emerging artist, Vicky Chen returned as its executive director, joining the center’s 90th anniversary gala in September, just four days into the job. “I was a volunteer, but […]
Richmondside: Richmond Art Center, born of one woman’s creative vision in dark times, celebrates its 90th
Richmond Art Center, born of one woman’s creative vision in dark times, celebrates its 90th Aug 26, 2026 By Andrew Gilbert In the depths of the Great Depression, not everything was coming up roses in Richmond. But Hazel Salmi had a vision that art could transform lives, even when jobs were scarce and art supplies […]
Grandview Independent: Trojan horse sculpture from Chevron protest now on view at Richmond Art Center
Trojan horse sculpture from Chevron protest now on view at Richmond Art Center Jul 13, 2026 By Soren Hemmila A towering Trojan horse sculpture that led hundreds of demonstrators to Chevron’s refinery gates in May is now on display at the Richmond Art Center, visible above the courtyard walls. The piece, titled “The Gift of […]
East Bay Express: Pragati Sharma Mohanty reimagines the ‘Ramayana’ through Sita’s story
Pragati Sharma Mohanty reimagines the ‘Ramayana’ through Sita’s story The Richmond Art Center exhibition uses intricate paintings and sculptures to reinterpret an ancient epic through a contemporary lens Jul 7, 2026 By Janis Hashe When Pragati Sharma Mohanty was a little girl growing up in India, the nation was riveted to a television show telling […]
India Currents Magazine: ‘Daughter Of The Earth’ Reimagines Sita’s Story From The Ramayana In Art & Sculpture
‘Daughter Of The Earth’ Reimagines Sita’s Story From The Ramayana In Art & Sculpture Pragati Sharma Mohanty ruses a maximalist-miniaturist style to explore the story of Sita through paintings, sculptures, and a 100-foot-long Sanskrit manuscript at the Richmond Art Center. Jun 17, 2026 By Staff Writer Artist Pragati Sharma Mohanty is set to open a […]
East Bay Express: Oakland artist reclaims queer youth in rage, yarn and memory
Feb 24, 2026 By Janis Hashe One of textile artist dani lopez’s bios tells part of her story: “After spending most of her life living in Oregon and trying to get out, she now lives in Oakland.” “Out,” in this case, means both “out of the repressive atmosphere of the place she was living,” and […]
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 […]