The latest news, press releases, and media highlights from Richmond Art Center.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, July 23, 2026 Richmond Art Center Celebrates 90 Years with Free Community Birthday Party and Anniversary Gala Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center celebrates its 90th anniversary with two special events this fall: a free Birthday Party on Saturday,
DEADLINE TO APPLY: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026, 11:59PM 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 Famous Ceramics
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
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
CALL FOR STUDENT ART! Student Printmaking Exhibition Exhibition: September 2 – November 19, 2026Opening Reception & 90th Anniversary Party: Saturday, August 29, 12pm-3pmLocation: Community Gallery Showcasing relief, screen, woodblock, monotype, and cyanotype prints by Richmond Art Center’s printmaking students. Works
Join us for our 90th Anniversary Membership Drive! Celebrate 90 years with us. Join or renew your membership this June and enjoy: Special anniversary pricing: Individual memberships are just $90 (normally $100) and Family memberships are $140 (normally $150) Receive a limited-edition tote bag and
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, June 2, 2026 Summer Exhibitions at Richmond Art Center Made in Richmond | Daughter of the Earth | The Confluence | Cut and Color Richmond, CA: This summer, Richmond Art Center presents four new exhibitions that span local studio practices, public
2-for-1 Senior Special is back this summer! Register two senior students (ages 62+) in an art class for the price of one when at least one participant is a new student to Richmond Art Center.* Already enrolled in a class?
Living in the Present Through Art Artist Randy Rosenberg in conversation with Zen teacher Marc Lesser discussing her exhibition at Richmond Art Center, A Turbulent Landscape.
Summer Catalog & Message from Our Interim Executive Director Dear Members and Friends, I recently represented Richmond Art Center at the California for the Arts Summit in Sacramento. The theme, “Art, Resistance, and the Long Arc of Justice,” was truly
WCCUSD Students Honored with Achievement Awards Bravo to the young artists who won Artistic Achievement Awards in the 60th Annual WCCUSD Student Art Show! Come see their work, the exhibition is on view at Richmond Art Center until May 16.
Announcing the retirement of our Executive Director After six years of leadership, Richmond Art Center’s Executive Director, José Rivera, has retired (May 2026). José joined during the pandemic shutdown in summer 2020 and guided the organization through COVID-19 and its reopening
Dear Community Members, Richmond Art Center exists because of you, your creativity, participation, and belief in the value of art and creative expression. Thank you for your support and for being central to Richmond Art Center’s creative community. As we
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, April 22, 2026 90 Years of Arts EducationRichmond Art Center Announces Summer Semester Class LineupRichmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, RichmondClass listings: richmondartcenter.org/classes Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center announces its summer 2026 lineup of art classes, celebrating 90 years
Caring for Our Courtyard: Community Work Day at Richmond Art Center Our courtyard at Richmond Art Center is a shared gathering space that welcomes visitors, hosts events, and supports much of our community programming. As spring approaches, we’re inviting community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, March 31, 2026 SPECIAL EVENTSpring Family DayMaking and Growing Across GenerationsSaturday, April 25, 12pm-3pm | FREERichmond Art Center (courtyard), 2540 Barrett Avenue, RichmondEvent webpage: richmondartcenter.org/familyday Richmond, CA: Join the fun at Spring Family Day, a free open house for kids
Richmond Open Studios registration is open! Curious about open studios? Join the Richmond Open Studios Information Session at Richmond Art Center on April 11. Organized by the Visual Artists of Richmond, Richmond Open Studios will take place this year August 8-9 and 15-16.
Welcome new Board Members! We’re pleased to welcome new members Maggie Blanc-White, Claudia Bustos, Ellen Christensen, Seth Corrigan, and Ralph Vazquez to our Board of Directors. They join continuing board members Nettie Hoge (President), John Boychuk, Matias Eusterbrock, Paul Collins,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, March 10, 2026 Spring Exhibitions at Richmond Art Center Weaving Between the Lines | A Turbulent LandscapeEmbracing the Edges of Time | 60th Annual WCCUSD Student Art Show Richmond, CA: This spring, Richmond Art Center unveils four new exhibitions, on view April 8 through
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, February 24, 2026 Richmond Art Center Announces Executive Director Search Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center has announced the launch of a national search for its next Executive Director. The search will be led by an Executive Director
Executive Director Job Posting pdf Richmond Art Center Seeks Executive Director Date: February 2026 Application Deadline: March 30, 2026 Deadline Extended, New Deadline: April 30, 2026 Organization: Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804 Job Title: Executive Director
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
Here’s how you can save on your next class at Richmond Art Center: 1. Become a RAC Member Members receive 10% off all classes and open studio sessions, and help support Richmond Art Center’s mission and success. It’s a win-win.
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
