Making Our Mark Exhibitions and Events

Please join us for these upcoming events in conjunction with the Making Our Mark Exhibition at the Art Center! These events are free to the public.

Making Our Mark

Main, South  and West Galleries

Exhibition Dates: September 13 – November 12, 2016
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 10, 5-7 pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, November 12, 5-7 pm

In celebration of our 80th Anniversary at the Richmond Art Center, this major exhibition Making Our Mark, looks to artists who have exhibited, supported, and enriched our programs. Some of the celebrated artists including Jim Melchert, Hung Liu, Squeak Carnwath and Lia Cook, had their very first exhibitions at the Richmond Art Center and serve as the heart of the Bay Area art community—teaching, mentoring, and lighting a path for younger artists.

Marking New Paths

Community Gallery

Exhibition Dates: September 13 – November 12, 2016
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 10, 5-7 pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, November 12, 5-7 pm

We look to young aspiring artists to forge new paths. The Richmond Art Center has invited Allan deSouza, Professor of Photography and Chair of the Department of Art Practice, University of California Berkeley, to guest curate an exhibition of work by current degree candidates.

Making Our Mark Artists Talks

Saturday, October 15, 2 pm and Saturday, November 5,  2 pm

The exhibition Making Our Mark gathers some of our most engaging and influential artists, thinkers, and educators. We are pleased to be able to present a series of informal roundtable conversations with these lively figures.