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 […]
Please help us keep art for everyone!
A MESSAGE FROM RAC’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & BOARD PRESIDENT Hello Friends, We ❤️❤️❤️ sharing art classes, exhibitions and community events with you! But do you also know about Richmond Art Center’s other programs, such as mentorship art classes for teens, bilingual artist residencies in schools, free art tours, and low-or-no cost summer art camps? These […]
Stories and Reflections on the Refinery Healing Walks
3/2/24
Stories and Reflections on the Refinery Healing Walks Opening: Corina Gould, Co-Director, Sogorea Te’ Land Trust; Traditional Spokesperson, Confederated Villages of Lisjan Panelists: Isabella Zizi, Alison Ehara-Brown, Pennie Opal Plant, Patricia St. Onge Saturday, March 2, 11am (reception), 12pm (panel discussion) Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE On Saturday, March 2, a […]
Point Molate Artist Talk and butohBuddies Performance
2/24/24
Point Molate Artist Talk and butohBuddies Performance Saturday, February 24, 1pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE The butohBuddies performance group (Ruth Ichinaga, Kiyono Kishi, Lipton Mah, Nina Moore, and Irene Wibawa) presents a dance inspired by Point Molate. Following the performance, curator Jenny E. Balisle will facilitate a conversation with the artists of the […]
XOXO Paint & Sip
2/10/24
XOXO Paint & Sip Bring Your Boo! Saturday, February 10, 5pm-8pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE | OVER 21 ONLY | REGISTRATION REQUIRED Paint and sip with us to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Elishes Cavness will guide you through the steps to create your own masterpiece. No experience necessary. All materials and […]
AOTAD Featured Speakers: Richard Mayhew and Foad Satterfield
2/10/24
Art of the African Diaspora Featured Speakers: Richard Mayhew and Foad Satterfield Saturday, February 10, 12pm-1:30pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE A special conversation with artists Richard Mayhew and Foad Satterfield. Facilitated by Flo Wiley. This event is presented as part of Art of the African Diaspora 2024. Richard Mayhew (born April […]
YKS Ceramics
YKS Ceramics About: I am a native of the East Bay and learned much of my skills at Richmond Art Center. I gravitate towards bright colors in my work that are energetic and have a feeling of vibrancy. I approach my ceramic work as something I am wanting to use in my own life that […]
