The Contra Costa Pulse: Richmond Art Exhibit Keeps Memory of WWII Incarceration Camps Alive
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 her in an orange crate. Nearly 80 years later, Kashima is turning that painful history into art, sharing her Japanese American family’s incarceration story through […]
New senior students (62+) can enroll in a fall art class 2-for-1!
Fall Semester Art Classes 2-for-1 SENIOR SPECIAL! This fall, we’re offering a special 2-for-1 deal for new senior (ages 62+) students! Two new students can take a class for the price of one. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Find a friend who’s also new to Richmond Art Center. 2. Choose your class together from our fall […]
Art Club! : A Third Space for Creative Minds
NEW PROGRAM! Fall Afterschool Art Club Wednesdays, 3:30pm-6:30pm | FREE Ages 13 to 18 | Registration required Join our afterschool Art Club and explore new media – paint, paper, printmaking, fabric, beads, and more. Whether you’re experienced or just curious, drop in and let your creativity flow! Each Art Club session will have 3 hours […]
Introducing Mini Makers (Ages 0-4)
NEW PROGRAM! Mini Makers Wednesday, October 22, 10am-1pm | $15 Ages 6 months to 4 years with guardian | Registration required Mini Makers is a welcoming, hands-on art time for children ages 6 months to 4 years and their caregivers in our Youth Studio. Explore creativity together with a variety of engaging, kid-friendly materials: non-toxic […]
NEW DATES Exhibition Opportunity: Call for Student Prints
UPDATE 7/9/25: An update about the student printmaking exhibition- while we’ve collected some wonderful work so far, we don’t yet have enough pieces to make a full show. We’ve therefore decided to reschedule the exhibition to fall 2026. (We wish it could be sooner, too!) Updated info below. Printmaking Exhibition Exhibition: September 16 – November 19, […]
The Richmond Standard: Richmond Art Center gets early summer start on ‘Holiday Arts Festival’
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” in June. The 63rd incarnation of the beloved local event will take place Sunday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the RAC. “There […]
Big Feelings: Artist Talk and Circle Making 10/18/25
Big Feelings: Artist Talk and Circle Making Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11am–1pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join the artists of Big Feelings for an Artist Talk exploring the ideas and processes behind their work. Architects Ayesha Ateekh, Bhagyasshree Ramakrishna, and Shivani Vinayak Atre will discuss Cascading Cartography, a map of […]
Fall Art Classes for Kids & Teens
Explore our lineup of kids and teen classes below – and get ready to make art this fall! New students, use coupon code fallleaves2025 for 20% off your first class.Terms: Code can only be used once per student. Classes available until full. Not applicable to workshops. Mindful Cross Stitching Beginner-friendly needlework class teaching cross-stitch patterns and basic […]
Seeds of Tradition: Artist Talk with Luis Garcia 10/11/25
Seeds of Tradition: Artist Talk with Luis Garcia Saturday, October 11, 12:30pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join artist Luis Garcia for a guided walkthrough of his exhibition Seeds of Tradition. This event is part of our Fall Family Day celebrations. Both events are free and open to all. No […]
Fall Family Day 10/11/25
Fall Family Day Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day Saturday, October 11, 12pm-3pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Come celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with us! Join the fun on Saturday, October 11 from 12pm through 3pm, at our Fall Family Day open house event. Enjoy a performance by Danza Azteca Teokalli, hear […]