Why I liked the Urban Arts Class

An inspired group of middle school students delivered a stack of letters to our executive director yesterday. The students loved our after-school Urban Arts class so much, they wrote persuasive letters to ask that the class continues for the entire year. Help us make this class and more happen by making a donation today. “Let me tell you why I […]
Press Release: Exhibition of Bay Area African American Artists Celebrates 19 Years

The Richmond Art Center announces its winter exhibitions which will include the Bay Area’s only exhibition of works by artists of African American descent. Three exhibitions will open on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 at 10:00 am. “We are proud to be hosting the 19th annual exhibition for The Art of the Living Black,” says Richard […]
Press Release: Hands-On Creative Jazz Art Workshop

December 9, 2014
Need a gift for friends, family or coworkers?
Having trouble finding the perfect holiday gifts for your friends and loved ones? Look no further! The Richmond Art Center has three easy ways for you to give the gift of creativity! Gift Certificates Gift certificates to the Richmond Art Center are an ideal present and are good towards classes, workshops and memberships. Help your […]
Giving Tuesday To Inspire Generosity; Help Us Reach Our Goals

We hope you will support the Richmond Art Center during Giving Tuesday on December 2. This one-day national fundraising event aims to inspire people, like you, to donate to the nonprofits you love. Watch the video below and see the after-school art programs that generous people, like you, are helping us to deliver to children […]
Exhibition of Works by World-Renowned Artist Richard Diebenkorn Draws Record Crowds

A record number of people have flocked to the Richmond Art Center to view an exhibition of works by world-renowned artist Richard Diebenkorn and supporting exhibitions which feature artists of the Bay Area Figurative movement. A closing party for the public will be held on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. The closing party will […]
Richmond Confidential: Halloween Treats for Richmond Families

Richmond Confidential | October 31, 2014
Call for Artists: The Art of Living Black Exhibition

The Art of Living Black is seeking Bay Area artists of African American descent to participate in the 19th Annual The Art of Living Black exhibition to be held at the Richmond Art Center from January 10 – February 27, 2015. This non-juried exhibition is open to Bay Area artists of African American descent. Deadlines […]
The Benefits of STEAM in K-12 Education

Great article in the NY Times that talks about the huge benefits of using art as a teaching tool. We firmly believe that STEAM (science, technology, engineering, ART, match) and arts integration are crucial in K-12 education. Using art as a tool to teach students about the STEM subjects, ensures that creativity doesn’t fall by […]
East Bay Monthly: Juan Fuentes Work on the Cover
The Monthly | November 2014