Reception for Home Show and Art Blooms Here
4/18/24
Reception for Home Show and Art Blooms Here Thursday, April 18, 5pm-7pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Join us for the opening reception of two new spring exhibitions, Home Show and Art Blooms Here. This event is free, open to all and no rsvp is necessary. Richmond Art Center Parking and Entrance Map
Reception for the WCCUSD Student Art Show
4/16/24
Reception for the WCCUSD Student Art Show Tuesday, April 16, 5pm-6:30pm (Award Presentation at 5:45pm) Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE A special reception to celebrate the artistic achievements of over 300 students from thirteen different West Contra Contra Unified School District schools participating in the annual Student Art Show! Featuring music by […]
We Were There Too! Year of the Panther Cub
4/13/24
We Were There Too! Year of the Panther Cub Saturday, April 13, 12pm-3pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond Children of the Black Panther Party share their stories. Hear firsthand accounts of growing up in a revolutionary movement that changed the course of history. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to […]
Congratulations Carrie Lee McClish, Deborah Butler and Kim Champion
Art of the African Diaspora Artistic Achievement Award Winners Announced Every year three Art of the African Diaspora artists receive Artistic Achievement Awards to have their work featured at Richmond Art Center. This year at the opening reception for the exhibition the 2024 awardees were announced: Carrie Lee McClish, Deborah Butler and Kim Champion. Congratulations […]
Remembering Hilda Robinson
Richmond Art Center staff are deeply saddened by the news of artist Hilda Robinson passing on December 27, 2023. Hilda was a joyful presence at so many Richmond Art Center exhibitions and events. She will be deeply missed. A special exhibition of Hilda’s work will be on view at Richmond Art Center as part of Art […]
Richmond Confidential: Richmond Art Center recovering after losing major donor: ‘We are in the black now, not red.’
Richmond Confidential Weblink: https://richmondconfidential.org/2024/01/16/richmond-art-center-budget-reaching-goal/ Richmond Art Center recovering after losing major donor: ‘We are in the black now, not red.’ Sophia Sun on January 16, 2024 When the Richmond Art Center lost its biggest donor last year, Executive Director José Rivera said he was worried about the future. “Over many years, that donor contributed $100,00 annually, […]
With Gratitude
End-of-Year Appeal Update We did it! With support from you and you and you, we’re happy to announce that we reached our End-of-Year Appeal fundraising goal and raised over $100,000. Thank you to everyone who contributed.* We couldn’t do it without you! Onwards 2024! *Thank you gifts can be picked up from RAC on January 19 […]
Richmond Confidential: ‘This is like our Harlem Renaissance’: Exhibition showcasing Black artists set to open in Richmond
Richmond Confidential Weblink: https://richmondconfidential.org/2024/01/02/richmond-art-african-diaspora-exhibition/ ‘This is like our Harlem Renaissance’: Exhibition showcasing Black artists set to open in Richmond Panashe Matemba-Mutasa on January 2, 2024 In an arena where they’re often in the shadows, Black artists are creating spaces to recognize and celebrate their talent. For the 28th year, the Richmond Art Center will present the […]
Art of the African Diaspora Closing Party
3/16/24
Saturday, March 16, 2pm-4pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Let’s come together one last time at Richmond Art Center to celebrate Art of the African Diaspora 2024! INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPATING ARTISTS Artwork Pick Up: Exhibiting artists may pick up their artworks after the Closing Party event from 4pm-5:30pm. Please note, no earlier artwork pick […]
2023 End-of-Year Appeal – Thank You Gifts!
We’re saying ‘thank you’ for supporting our appeal by offering these great gifts*! Donation Level 1: $30 Guillermo Pin This colorful pin depicts Andrée Singer Thompson’s preparatory sketch for her epic sculpture, ‘Guillermo the Golden Trout’. Wear it & show your big fish pride! 500 available Donation Level 2: $60 Water Bottle This large stainless […]
