We believe art is an anchor
A Message from our Executive Director and Board President Dear Friends, This year, our community came together to celebrate Richmond Art Center’s 90th birthday with pride and love! Our FY2025-26 Impact Report share highlights from the past year. For 90 years, Richmond Art Center has been a place for people to connect with their creativity, […]
Help forge the future of visual arts in Richmond
Non-profit Board Opportunity in the Arts Consider joining Richmond Art Center’s Board of Directors! About Us Richmond Art Center is a [501(c)(3) nonprofit community arts organization dedicated to fostering visual arts in a community setting. Our Mission is to be a catalyst in Richmond for learning and living through art. Since our founding 90 years […]
Richmond Confidential: Release possible for incarcerated artist with Richmond Art Center piece and SFMOMA exhibit
Release possible for incarcerated artist with Richmond Art Center piece and SFMOMA exhibit Kira Logan on October 29, 2026 More than 300 people filled an exhibition room at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art for the opening of Orlando “O.” Smith’s first solo exhibition. Tucked into a corner of the second floor of the […]
Sharing Our FY2025-2026 Impact Report
Our Impact in FY2025-26 In FY2025-26, Richmond Art Center continued to make art accessible, support local artists, and bring people together. From studio classes and free youth programs to exhibitions and community events, our work reached thousands of people across Richmond and the Bay Area. This report highlights the impact made possible by our Teaching […]
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November life model sessions announced
Life Model Open Studio Sessions Settle in for an afternoon of figure drawing and painting, using your choice of media. Work at your own pace with a live model in our studio. Open to all experience levels. Registration required. Note, November sessions will feature a clothed model. November Sessions Friday, November 13, 1pm-4pm Friday, November 20, 1pm-4pm […]
Fall, Halloween, and Día de los Muertos Fun
Mini Makers Ages 6 months-4 years with a guardian, $20 per session Thursdays, 11am-1pm Oct 22, Nov 5, & Dec 3 Join Ms. Tatiana in the Youth Studio for fall-themed crafts designed for little artists and their grown-ups. Learn more and register… Halloween Trick-or-Treating All Ages, Free Gallery Hours: Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm Oct 28 – Oct […]
Art of the African Diaspora 2027: Artist Information
Art of the African Diaspora 2027 PROGRAMS AT RICHMOND ART CENTER:Exhibition: January 20 – March 20, 2027 | Learn more…Opening Reception: Saturday, January 23, 2027, 1pm-3pmArtistic Achievement Awardees Talk: Saturday, January 23, 2027, 11am-12:30pmGuest Speaker Event: Saturday, February 20, 2027, 12pm-1:30pmArtist Vending Event: Saturday, March 13, 2027, 11am-3pmClosing Reception: Saturday, March 20, 2027, 2pm-4pm PROGRAMS […]
New artworks by Adrian Delgado and Hayley Ferreira welcome visitors to Richmond Art Center
“Tomorrow Stories” prompts artists to imagine a hopeful future In celebration of Richmond Art Center’s 90th anniversary, we’re thrilled to unveil two new artworks welcoming visitors at our Barrett Avenue and 25th Street entrances. The Tomorrow Stories project invited two local artists to imagine a hopeful future for Richmond and its people. At the 25th […]
Holiday Arts Festival 2026 – Participating Vendor Information
EVENT DETAILS 64th Annual Holiday Arts Festival Sunday, December 6, 2026, 10am-4pmRichmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, RichmondEvent webpage: richmondartcenter.org/haf Unique, Handmade Gifts by Over 50 Local Arts & Crafts Vendors Ceramics Studio Sale Free Art Activities Community Partner Pop-Ups Raffle, Food and Drinks, and More! PARTICIPATING IN THE HOLIDAY ARTS FESTIVAL Vendor Contract & […]