Announcements
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 – September, 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
Richmond Derivations - Call for contributions
June 4th, 2024
Richmond Derivations - Call for contributions Artist Quinn Keck is collecting words, stories, poems, and images for a project that will be part of the Right Here Right Now exhibition opening at Richmond Art Center in September 2024. Community members are invited to submit their memories and moments of Richmond to be included in a... Continue Reading
Important Parking Notification during RPAL’s Juneteenth Carnival
June 3rd, 2024
Important Parking Notification during RPAL’s Juneteenth Carnival RPAL’s Juneteenth Carnival Set-Up through Deinstall: Monday, June 9, 12am (midnight) – Monday, June 17, 5pm Carnival: Friday, June 14, 5pm – Sunday, June 16, 11pm Starting Sunday, June 9 at 12am (midnight) through Monday, June 17, 5pm the City parking lot opposite Richmond Art Center (on... Continue Reading
Vote for Richmond Art Center
May 22nd, 2024
Vote for Richmond Art Center! We're honored to be nominated for "Best Art Gallery" in the East Bay Express's BEST OF THE EAST BAY 2024 ballot. Please consider voting for us, it'd be much appreciated. VOTE HERE ... Continue Reading
Bravo to the WCCUSD students honored with Artistic Achievement Awards!
May 14th, 2024
WCCUSD Student Artistic Achievement Awards Congratulations to the students who won Artistic Achievement Awards for their artwork in the 58th Annual WCCUSD Student Art Show! ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Adrian Salmoran, Richmond High School Rose Yerian, Pinole Valley High School Valeria Rodriguez, John F. Kennedy High School Quin Savage, Pinole Valley High School Jose Guzman, De Anza High... Continue Reading
10 days left to apply! Richmond Artist Residency
May 14th, 2024
10 days left to apply! Richmond Artist Residency The Richmond Artist Residency offers one community-responsive artist a dedicated studio for 8 months, $8,000 artist stipend, opportunities to teach, exhibit, take classes, and develop strategies for community-based arts programming. Learn more... ... Continue Reading
Summer Art Camp for Kids - a few spots left!
May 10th, 2024
Summer Art Camp for Kids Need camp? We have a few spots left this summer in camps focusing on zine-making, animation and more! CLICK HERE to view available camps ... Continue Reading
Inspired by Toshiko Takaezu
May 10th, 2024
Inspired by Toshiko Takaezu Last week in the "Women in Ceramics" class, students drew inspiration from the renowned artist Toshiko Takaezu. They created hollow orbs using Takaezu's technique of paddling large closed-form pots until they achieved a "rounder than round" shape. Further emulating Takaezu's approach, the students then suspended their work in hammocks... Continue Reading
In Memoriam: Michael Stephens, Brilliant Grant Writer to Many
May 8th, 2024
In Memoriam: Michael Stephens With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Michael Stephens, a grant-writing extraordinaire whose wit, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to nonprofits enriched the lives of many. Michael passed away peacefully last week in Oregon, leaving behind a legacy that spans decades and touches countless people. A longtime resident of... Continue Reading
Win a free class!! 2024 Membership Drive
May 3rd, 2024
Win a free class!! During our 2024 Membership Drive, we’re hosting a class giveaway. Five randomly selected individuals will win a free class of their choice during the fall 2024 semester.* HOW TO ENTER: Sign up or renew as a Richmond Art Center member in either May or June 2024 to enter. Already a... Continue Reading
Richmond Art Center is looking for new Board members
April 22nd, 2024
Join Our Board If you are passionate about art and the community then joining our board might be for you! Richmond Art Center’s board plays an important role in supporting and guiding the organization. Different individual board members bring different experience, skills, knowledge and connections to their Board work. Read Richmond Art Center’s Mission, Vision... Continue Reading
Free Summer Classes for Youth
April 16th, 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... Continue Reading
Richmond Artist Residency Program
March 1st, 2024
Deadline to Apply: Friday, May 24, 2024, 11:59pm ... Continue Reading
Apply for the Richmond Artist Residency Program
March 1st, 2024
Deadline to Apply: Friday, May 24, 2024, 11:59pm* We're excited to announce, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the second iteration of the Richmond Artist Residency program! About the Residency: The Richmond Art Residency (RAR) will support an emerging or mid-career artist to pursue their creative work while also... Continue Reading
New Classes this Spring!
February 21st, 2024
New Classes this Spring! Check out these new classes coming to our studios this spring. Click here to view all class listings Stitch by Stitch In this introductory embroidery methods, students will learn basic stitches, techniques for interpreting imagery into textiles, and create a self-portrait for their final project. Tuesdays, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Apr 9 - May... Continue Reading
