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
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”
Jan. 23, 2026, 12:18 p.m. by Andrew Gilbert About three years ago Chamia LaRae was wandering through Richmond’s Spirit & Soul Festival downtown when she came across a stall festooned
December 17, 2025 By Kathy Chouteau The Richmond Art Center (RAC) is marking its 90th year with Winter Exhibitions that celebrate the creativity of its artist community Jan. 21 through March 14, 2026.
September 22, 2025 Jeff Nathanson has been named interim executive director of Richmond Art Center while José R. Rivera is on medical leave. The Board of Directors says Nathanson’s appointment will provide
Thank you to everyone who voted for us. We’re honored to receive this award! See all the Arts & Culture Awardees: https://eastbayexpress.com/best-of-the-east-bay-2025-arts-and-culture/ We’re also proud that Richmond Art Center was
September 10, 2025 By Kathy Chouteau The Richmond Art Center’s (RAC) fall exhibitions from Sept. 24h through Nov. 20 transcend the viewing of art to invite experiential, tactile and communal encounters with
August 19, 2025 By Kathy Chouteau The Richmond Art Center (RAC) is creating a “third space for creative minds” with a free, afterschool “Art Club” for teens 13 to 18
17 Aug By Joe Porrello During World War II, when her family was forced into an incarceration camp, Jeanie Kashima’s mother had no crib for her newborn, so she placed
July 29, 2025 While the old familiar expression is “Christmas in July,” the Richmond Art Center (RAC) is ahead of the game by starting to plan its “Holiday Arts Festival”
Richmond Art Center photo exhibit captures past activism By Janis HasheJul 22, 2025 No photographs exist of the American Revolution, which created a new, free nation. No photographs exist of
Linda HemmilaJul 09, 2025– With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week,
By DeWitt ChengMay 27, 2025 Continuing to June 14, 2025 This massive retrospective of muralist John Wehrle reflects on a long career. Over this period the artist has produced murals
Richmond Art Center showcases the artist’s journey from Vietnam to East Bay murals in a comprehensive retrospective By Janis HasheApr 22, 2025 From his time as a Vietnam War combat
Pendarvis Harshaw | March 18, 2025 Art lovers in the Bay Area are often faced with a funny conundrum: art is everywhere, but given traffic and the geographic size of
March 14, 2025 By Kathy Chouteau In the first major exhibition of its kind for Richmond-based artist John Wehrle, the Richmond Art Center will present “Time & Tide: The Art
By Sarah Hotchkiss Jan 6, 2025 Other than September, there is no bigger month for Bay Area visual art than January. Major shows open, year-long projects kick off, and the
Paul Ghusar on December 8, 2024 The Richmond Art Center buzzed Sunday with visitors, as they explored handcrafted goods and engaged with artists and artisans at the Holiday Arts Festival. The
Edith Matthias on December 6, 2024 The annual Holiday Arts Festival will return to the Richmond Art Center for its 62nd year on Sunday, with over 50 local arts and crafts vendors, live
Weblink: https://localnewsmatters.org/2024/10/16/best-bets-sentinels-saviors-sf-music-day-bass-cello-violin-trio-king-james-matchbox-magic-flute/ Local News Matters Best Bets: ‘Sentinels & Saviors’ by The Artful Observer, Bay City News October 16, 2024 Art for a turbulent era: At a time when it’s hard not
Weblink: https://richmondstandard.com/richmond/2024/10/15/richmond-art-center-preps-for-dia-de-los-muertos-fall-family-day Richmond Standard Richmond Art Center preps for ‘Día de los Muertos: Fall Family Day’ By Kathy Chouteau | October 15, 2024 The Richmond Art Center (RAC) is diving
Weblink: https://richmondconfidential.org/2024/10/02/richmond-art-center-sentinels-saviors-iconic-avatars/ Richmond Confidential Tour the ‘Sentinels & Saviors: Iconic Avatars’ exhibit with artists at the Richmond Art Center Skylla Mumana on October 2, 2024 It was opening night. The air
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
Weblink: https://richmondside.org/2024/09/12/richmond-ca-events-calendar-9-12/ Richmondside What’s up: 1st Richmond-San Pablo Latin American independence parade More events: Return of roller derby, breakfast aboard SS Red Oak Victory ship, live bats at library, shoreline
KTVU Fox 2 visits Sentinels & Saviors Courtesy of KTVU Fox 2 television Sentinels & Saviors is on view at Richmond Art Center from September 4 through November 21, 2024.
