Announcing the retirement of our Executive Director
Announcing the retirement of our Executive Director After six years of leadership, Richmond Art Center’s Executive Director, José Rivera, has retired (May 2026). José joined during the pandemic shutdown in summer 2020 and guided the organization through COVID-19 and its reopening in fall 2021. He brought steady leadership and a commitment to staff and community, prioritizing […]
Holiday Arts Festival 12/6/26
64th Annual Holiday Arts Festival Sunday, December 6, 2026, 10am-4pm | Admission is Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE The Holiday Arts Festival is Richmond Art Center’s biggest event of the year. This long-standing Richmond tradition celebrates local artists and makers, and offers opportunities for the community to explore, create, and […]
Update on Class Pricing
Dear Community Members, Richmond Art Center exists because of you, your creativity, participation, and belief in the value of art and creative expression. Thank you for your support and for being central to Richmond Art Center’s creative community. As we navigate today’s economic climate, we want to share some upcoming changes. We are reviewing our […]
Press Release: 90 Years of Arts Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, April 22, 2026 90 Years of Arts EducationRichmond Art Center Announces Summer Semester Class LineupRichmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, RichmondClass listings: richmondartcenter.org/classes Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center announces its summer 2026 lineup of art classes, celebrating 90 years of community-based arts education. Founded in 1936 by arts educator Hazel Salmi as part of […]
Garden Clean-up Volunteers Needed
Caring for Our Courtyard: Community Work Day at Richmond Art Center Our courtyard at Richmond Art Center is a shared gathering space that welcomes visitors, hosts events, and supports much of our community programming. As spring approaches, we’re inviting community members and volunteers to help with light weeding and general cleanup as we prepare the […]
90th Anniversary Gala 9/25/26
90th Anniversary Gala Friday, September 25, 2026, 5:30pm-9:30pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Individual Ticket: $175Richmond Art Center Member or Richmond Resident Ticket: $150Table Sponsorship – 8 Tickets: $1,500 Join us for a special evening celebrating 90 years of creativity and community in Richmond. Celebrate Richmond Art Center’s 90th anniversary with an […]
Richmond Open Studios 8/15/26
Richmond Open Studios Saturday, August 15, 2026, 11am-5pm | Admission is Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Organized by the Visual Artists of Richmond, Richmond Open Studios will take place in Richmond August 8-9 for individual artists and 15-16 for group venues. Richmond Art Center is thrilled to be a partner […]
Music on the Corridor Presents: Sabor de Mi Cuba 7/25/26
Sabor de Mi Cuba Saturday, July 25, 1pm-3pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Richmond Art Center and Whippoorwill in partnership with The Richmond Arts Corridor present Sabor De Mi Cuba!! Presented in the Main Gallery, enjoy an afternoon of live jazz, Cuban salsa, vibrant percussion, and dance rhythms. About Donate
What is your Richmond Art Center story?
Call for Memorable Moments As Richmond Art Center marks its 90th anniversary in 2026, we’re reflecting on our history, not just a timeline, it is a living, evolving narrative made up of the many people who have passed through our studios, galleries, and programs. We invite you to be part of it. Please share a […]
Press Release: Spring Family Day celebrates making and growing across generations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, March 31, 2026 SPECIAL EVENTSpring Family DayMaking and Growing Across GenerationsSaturday, April 25, 12pm-3pm | FREERichmond Art Center (courtyard), 2540 Barrett Avenue, RichmondEvent webpage: richmondartcenter.org/familyday Richmond, CA: Join the fun at Spring Family Day, a free open house for kids and families at Richmond Art Center on Saturday, April 25, from 12pm to 3pm. This […]