Announcements
A message from our executive director and board president
December 19th, 2024
A message from our executive director and board president Hello Friends, In 2025, Richmond Art Center celebrates 89 years. It’s remarkable to imagine that through significant events like World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, and incredible technological advancements, the art center has remained here in Richmond, providing space for the community... Continue Reading
We’re paying it forward 100% on Giving Tuesday!
November 26th, 2024
100% of funds raised this Giving Tuesday will go to our Scholarship Fund December 3 marks Giving Tuesday—a global day of generosity that kicks off the holiday season. This year, please consider contributing to Richmond Art Center’s Scholarship Fund. Your support helps students access no/low-cost art classes and attend summer camp for... Continue Reading
Holiday Closures (Thanksgiving and Winter Break)
November 20th, 2024
Holiday Closures THANKSGIVING: Richmond Art Center will be closed Thursday, November 28, 2024 through Saturday, November 30, 2024. WINTER BREAK: Richmond Art Center will be closed from Saturday, December 21, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Staff will be onsite again starting Thursday, January 2, 2025. Please see the exhibition and class calendar to find out when programs resume. ... Continue Reading
Tips for Enrolling in Classes Online
November 5th, 2024
Winter Semester Class Registration Opens Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 10am Winter classes run January through March 2025 Tips for Enrolling in Classes Online Get Ready: Class listings are now available for preview on our website, so you can browse now and decide which class you'd like to join. If you see ‘Fully Booked,’... Continue Reading
Grateful for an Unforgettable Fall Family Day!
October 22nd, 2024
Grateful for an Unforgettable Fall Family Day! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made our Día de los Muertos celebration this past weekend such a beautiful success! Fall Family Day was alive with art-making, music, dancing, and food—a community event to cherish. This day wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible... Continue Reading
Volunteers needed for Family Day on Sat 10/19
October 11th, 2024
Volunteers needed for Family Day Event: Saturday, October 19, 12pm-3pm Location: Richmond Art Center (courtyard and galleries), 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804 Each year, Richmond Art Center hosts our annual Fall Family Day, a free celebration open to the public with art activities, food, and live performances. This year's event will celebrate... Continue Reading
Double your contribution! 1-for-1 match for John Wehrle 'Time and Tide' Exhibition
October 3rd, 2024
Thanks to a generous donor, if you donate by October 31, 2024 your donation will be MATCHED—dollar for dollar—up to $10,000! In spring 2025, Richmond Art Center will present Time and Tide, the first major exhibition showcasing Richmond-based artist John Wehrle's 50-year career. Curated by Jeff Nathanson, the exhibition will feature... Continue Reading
Zine Zone 12/8/24
September 26th, 2024
Zine Zone A space to explore, buy and make zines at the Holiday Arts Festival! Sunday, December 8 | Free Admission Zine Zone: 10am-4pm Cut + Paste Workshop: 11am-2pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Guess what? There’s going to be a Zine Zone at this year’s Holiday Arts Festival! This vibrant... Continue Reading
A big announcement (and an ask)
September 25th, 2024
John Wehrle retrospective coming spring 2025 In spring 2025, Richmond Art Center will present Time and Tide, the first major exhibition to offer a comprehensive survey of the work of Richmond-based artist John Wehrle. This exhibition will narrate Wehrle’s 50-year artistic journey, featuring replicas of his murals and gateways throughout Richmond,... Continue Reading
Unleash Your Inner Flower Power
September 24th, 2024
Unleash Your Inner Flower Power Class: Floral Expressions in Pastels Tuesdays, 10am-12:30pm, October 1 – November 19 Discover the expressive potential of pastels. Working from various floral arrangements, students will explore techniques that bring their artwork to life. Each week, instructor Jennifer Linderman will provide a range of pastels for students to experiment... Continue Reading
Richmond Art Center Wins GOLD for 'Best Art Gallery' in 2024 East Bay Express Reader's Picks
September 24th, 2024
Richmond Art Center Wins GOLD for 'Best Art Gallery' in 2024 East Bay Express Reader's Picks Thank you to everyone who voted for us. We’re honored to receive this award and excited to share the spotlight with our neighbor, NIAD Art Center (Silver). The arts in Richmond are truly thriving! Weblink: https://eastbayexpress.com/best-of-east-bay-2024-arts-and-culture/ ... Continue Reading
Sharing Our Achievements: FY2023-2024 Impact Report
September 20th, 2024
FY2023-2024 Impact Report A Message from the Executive Director Our FY2023-2024 Impact Report highlights our key achievements over the past year, and I’m happy to share that it’s a story of bigger, better, and brighter. The organization is in a solid position at the start of the new fiscal year, though not as... Continue Reading
Showcase Your Business at the 2024 Holiday Arts Festival
September 20th, 2024
Showcase Your Business at the 2024 Holiday Arts Festival Promote your business to a creative crowd who wants to shop local! ABOUT THE FESTIVAL 62nd Annual Holiday Arts FestivalSunday, December 8, 10am-4pmEvery year, the Holiday Arts Festival welcomes over 1,000 visitors to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts from local arts and crafts vendors, savor... Continue Reading
Dive into mixed media and exhibit your work in our galleries
September 11th, 2024
Dive into mixed media and exhibit your work in our galleries We love showcasing student artwork! Create some mixed media magic in these fall classes and see your work featured in our galleries this winter. Learn more... Oceanic Adventures with Acrylics and Mixed Media Thursdays, 10am-12:30pm, September 12 – October 17Teaching Artist: Jennifer LindermanCapacity: 11... Continue Reading
Loom alert! Two new weaving classes added to our fall class lineup
September 6th, 2024
Loom alert! Two new weaving classes added to our fall class lineup Weaving Curious: An Intro to Floor Looms Thursdays, 5:30pm-8:30pm, September 26 - November 14Teaching Artist: Laurie KelsoeCapacity: 6 Students This class will introduce students to the joys of weaving. Students will learn how to weave basic weave structures and how to... Continue Reading
Art of the African Diaspora - Zoom Info Session
August 30th, 2024
Art of the African Diaspora - Zoom Info Session Are you interested in participating in Art of The African Diaspora? New artists, as well as past participants seeking a refresher, are invited to attend a zoom info session to learn about the 2025 program. Read the artist guidelines and come prepared... Continue Reading
A Message from the Executive Director
August 29th, 2024
A Message from the Executive Director Hello Friends, Two exciting programs launching this fall. First, join me in welcoming Andres Serrano as our new artist-in-residence. Andres, a lifelong Richmond resident, brings a ceramics practice that explores themes of queerness, home, and culture. Additionally, the third iteration of the Right Here, Right Now,... Continue Reading
Welcoming Andres Serrano, Our New Artist-in-Residence
August 14th, 2024
Welcoming Andres Serrano, Our New Artist-in-Residence We're excited to welcome Andres Serrano as the new artist-in-residence at Richmond Art Center. A lifelong Richmond resident, Andres brings a strong community connection and a creative practice focused on queerness, home, and culture through ceramics. Andres holds an MFA in Art from San Francisco State... Continue Reading
Volunteers Needed
August 8th, 2024
Volunteers Needed UPCOMING EVENTS WE NEED ASSISTANCE WITH*: Fall Exhibitions Summer Evening Event 9/20 Día de los Muertos 10/19 Holiday Arts Festival 12/8 Volunteers assist our team, help out in the studios, support outreach, and more. Volunteer benefits include a discount on classes. We can also support students (ages 16+) wanting community service hours for class... Continue Reading
Be Part of the Holiday Arts Festival
August 5th, 2024
Be Part of the Holiday Arts Festival Calling All Arts and Crafts Vendors! Be part of the 62nd Annual Holiday Arts Festival! Event Date: Sunday, December 8, 10am-4pmVendor Application Deadline: Monday, September 30, 2024, 11:59pm Applications are now open for local artists, artisans, and makers to showcase their work at the Holiday Arts Festival. This... Continue Reading
Free Community Workshop - Glass Marbles!
August 4th, 2024
Free Community Workshop - Glass Marbles! SESSION ONE: Saturday, August 10, 10:30am-1pm Learn more about Session One... SESSION TWO: Saturday, August 10, 1:30pm-4pm Learn more about Session Two... ... Continue Reading
Get Ready for Fall Classes
July 29th, 2024
Get Ready for Fall Classes Announcing Fall Semester Class Registration Opens Wednesday, August 14, 10am Fall art classes are being posted on our website (don't worry if the class says 'Fully Booked' this will change once registration opens). Browse listings now and plan which class you'll sign up for. And don’t forget to get your scholarship... Continue Reading
Made Here: New Exhibition Opens at Richmond Council Chambers
July 25th, 2024
Made Here New Exhibition Opens at Richmond Council Chambers Exhibition: July – November, 2024 Richmond City Council Chambers, 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804 In celebration of the Richmond Art Center’s new partnership with the Richmond City Council, our inaugural Council Chambers exhibition explores the relationships between nature, people, and the built environment—elements... Continue Reading
Free Summer Classes for Youth: Zines and Filmmaking
June 27th, 2024
Make Art with Us this Summer! Free Art Classes for Teens and Young Adults About the Program: The Youth Artist Xchange is a series of free summer intensive classes. The program gives middle and high school students, as well as young adults (up to 24 years), in-depth, hands-on arts learning experiences in our... Continue Reading
Current Members are invited to vote to elect new Board Members at our Annual Members Meeting
June 20th, 2024
Current Members are invited to vote to elect new Board Members at our Annual Members Meeting At the Annual Members' Meeting meeting there will be a ballot to elect new members to the Board of Directors. There will also be a vote to make amendments to Richmond Art Center's By-Laws. All current... Continue Reading
