Art of the African Diaspora: A Conversation Between Raymond Holbert and Janice Edwards
Saturday, February 22, 2025, 12pm-1:30pm
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA
FREE
Join us for a conversation between artist Raymond Holbert and television and radio host Janice Edwards. This event is presented as part of Art of the African Diaspora 2025.
Raymond Holbert is a distinguished photographer, artist, and educator renowned for his evocative street photography. His work explores themes of science, leisure, and social issues, capturing contemporary life. As an educator, Holbert has been dedicated to mentoring students and fostering the development of future artists. He holds the title of Professor of Art Emeritus at City College of San Francisco. To learn more about his work, visit memorybanque.com.
Janice Edwards is an award-winning television and radio talk show host, Emmy-nominated producer, and co-author of the international bestseller Step Into Your Brilliance. She is a sought-after MC and media coach, as well as the creator, host, and executive producer of Janice Edwards TV: Bay Area Vista, originally launched on NBC Bay Area in 2002 and now in its 22nd year. Throughout her inspiring career, Janice has conducted over 12,000 interviews with notable guests such as Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Deepak Chopra, Barack Obama, Greta Gerwig, Kevin Costner, Kerry Washington, and many others. Her media journey began at 16 as a teen radio talk show co-host, and her extensive credits include NBC Bay Area, CBS5, KRON4, ABC7, and radio stations like KPFA and WSB. In 2019, she was inducted into the Black Legends of Silicon Valley Hall of Fame for News & Documentary.
THANKSGIVING: Richmond Art Center will be closed Thursday, November 28, 2024 through Saturday, November 30, 2024.
WINTER BREAK: Richmond Art Center will be closed from Saturday, December 21, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Staff will be onsite again starting Thursday, January 2, 2025. Please see the exhibition and class calendar to find out when programs resume.
Art of the African Diaspora Artistic Achievement Awardee Talk
Saturday, January 25, 2025, 11am-12:30pm
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA
FREE
Join us for a conversation with the artists who received Artistic Achievement Awards for their work in Art of the African Diaspora: Deborah Butler, Kim Champion, and Carrie Lee McClish.
Experience Richmond’s 62nd Annual Holiday Arts Festival
Sunday, December 8, 10am-4pm | Free Admission Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA
Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center is delighted to announce the Holiday Arts Festival will return on Sunday, December 8, from 10am to 4pm. In its 62nd year, the festival continues to be all about art as an experience for all to explore, make and purchase affordably through featuring local artisans and free art-making activities.
The heart of the festival is the Arts and Crafts Marketplace, showcasing one-of-a-kind designs, artisanal products, and handmade treasures. “We’re thrilled to welcome over fifty vendors this year,” says Executive Director José R. Rivera. “These talented makers from across the Bay Area—including many from Richmond—offer a fantastic opportunity to shop for creative gifts (or treat yourself) while supporting independent artists and small businesses.”
New to the festival in 2024 is the Zine Zone, a dedicated space for independent zines, print, comics, and indie artists. The Zine Zone celebrates these art forms as powerful tools for expression and social justice.
Additional highlights include the popular Ceramics Studio Sale featuring an array of handmade, functional ceramics at unbeatable prices, free drop-in art-making activities, pop-ups from Richmond-based community partners, and live music throughout the day.
The Holiday Arts Festival takes place at Richmond Art Center, located at 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to join in the festivities.
Start your holiday shopping early! Browse the online vendor gallery and learn more about the festival at: richmondartcenter.org/haf
Accessibility and Parking: Ample free parking is available in the 25th Street lot across from Richmond Art Center. Wheelchair access is available via the Barrett Avenue entrance, with accessible parking spaces nearby. Parking and Entrance Map
About Richmond Art Center: Richmond Art Center has been sharing art and creating with the community since 1936. Our programs encompass art classes, exhibitions, and events at our facility in downtown Richmond, as well as off-site activities that bring free, high-quality art-making experiences to WCCUSD schools and community partners. richmondartcenter.org
For more information, images and artist stories contact: Amy Spencer, amy@richmondartcenter.org
Meet Some of Festival Participants:
“I love participating in the annual holiday festival, it’s one of my favorite days of the holiday season as a maker. I find that the people who attend are deeply committed to the arts and supporting handmade, handcrafted and items made with love and creative care. I can’t wait!”
“I will be selling fine art prints celebrating the biodiversity of the California coast. I love to share my passion for nudibranchs, fungi, and all the creatures that make our state colorful and unique.”
“As a local artisan, I’m thrilled to bring Broken Angels Design’s handcrafted sterling silver jewelry to the Holiday Arts Festival. It’s a wonderful opportunity to share our passion for creating unique pieces that help you ‘Wear Elegance and Beauty Everyday’.”
“A Bay Area native, raised in Richmond, I will be sharing my passion for nature and the outdoors through paintings and prints. I love exploring local Bay Area hikes as well as the greater California area to find inspiration for my landscapes. I am looking forward to sharing my work at Richmond Art Center!”
Class Registration Opens Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 10am
Winter classes run January through March 2025
Tips for Enrolling in Classes Online
Get Ready: Class listings are now available for preview on our website, so you can browse now and decide which class you’d like to join. If you see ‘Fully Booked,’ don’t worry—it will update once registration opens at 10am.
Don’t Panic When the Listings Disappear: It’s only temporary! Classes will disappear from view around 9am on 11/6 as we prepare to open them for registration.
Just Refresh Your Browser at 10am: At 10am (or as close as we can get), refresh your browser to see the classes reappear.
Be Patient: Our team is working as quickly as possible—thank you for your understanding!
This contract states the terms of agreement for the provision of table space at the Richmond Art Center’s 62nd Annual Holiday Arts Festival, hereafter referred to as “The Event”. Only persons or entities that have been approved as “no fee/community exhibitors” by the Richmond Art Center may sign this contract.
The Event will be held at Richmond Art Center, hereafter referred to as “RAC”.
All vendors and exhibitors are required to agree to these Holiday Arts Festival Exhibitor/Vendor Terms and Conditions. Upon receipt of Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s acceptance of the Terms and Conditions, RAC will provide Vendor/Exhibitor with an email confirmation of their participation in the Event.
Application approval entitles Vendor/Exhibitor, subject to the terms and conditions of this contract to the following during the Event:
a) The exhibit space(s) with table and chair/s as identified in their acceptance email;
b) Posting of Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s Business on Richmond Art Center’s website; and
c) One sign at the Event with Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s name.
Important Dates:
Contracts: Sunday, November 10
Vendor/Exhibitor Set Up: Saturday, December 7, 10am to 4pm OR Sunday, December 8, 8:30am-10am
Holiday Arts Festival: Sunday, December 8, 10am to 4pm
Vendor/Exhibitor Load Out: Sunday, December 8, 4pm to 5:30pm
TERMS
SCHEDULE: The Vendor/Exhibitor must adhere to the published Event Schedule and to any variations in the schedule that may have been introduced during the period of the Event at RAC’s sole discretion.
LIABILITY: Vendor/Exhibitor assumes all responsibility for the safety and security of its equipment and goods at the Event. RAC will not provide insurance for Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s equipment or goods while in transit or while on the Event premises.
SUBLETTING: Subletting the table is not permitted. The use of the table is limited to the Vendor/Exhibitor for which the exhibit fee described above has been paid.
DISPLAY LIMITATIONS FOR EXHIBITOR: Furniture, display equipment or merchandise may not protrude from designated space. The arrangement of the Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s merchandise and/or booth furnishings must also conform to the following requirements:
The Vendor/Exhibitor agrees to abide by any additional rules and regulations of the Facility.
No decorations, advertising, or signs shall be outside the booth space.
Signage should not visually obscure or block other vendors or open spaces. If you have questions about particular booth signage or decor, please contact us at amy@richmondartcenter.org
EXHIBITOR SIGNAGE
The Vendor/Exhibitor will be provided with a sign denoting the Exhibitor’s name.
The company must be the name of record on file with the Event.
Vendor/Exhibitor name must be visible at all times.
STORAGE OF CARTONS, ETC: All cartons and other containers used to transport merchandise and displays to the Event will be stored under the table only. RAC does not have storage for items beyond the Exhibitor space.
DEFAULT: The Vendor/Exhibitor shall be in default under this contract for any failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions hereof.
COMPLIANCE: Vendor/Exhibitor will at all times comply with RAC’s policies and all applicable laws and regulations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Vendor/Exhibitor:
PROHIBITED MATERIALS: shall not bring or permit any weapons, flammable, explosive, or volatile material or material under high pressure, including gasoline, kerosene, propane, or other fuels/combustible into the Facility. The Vendor/Exhibitor shall not bring or permit any illegal substances.
CODE OF CONDUCT: will ensure that all Vendor/Exhibitor personnel attending the Event comply with these Terms and Conditions and refrain from engaging in unlawful, harrassing, threatening, discriminatory or otherwise objectionable acts.
RETURN OF SPACE: The Vendor/Exhibitor will vacate the space by 5:30 pm on December 8, 2024, and leave the Facility in the same condition as when first occupied. Installation materials (nails, screws) in display walls must be removed. RAC will take responsibility for patching and painting holes.
PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE RELEASE: RAC reserves the right to photograph and document the Vendor/Exhibitor and the Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s merchandise for publicity, educational, and fundraising purposes. RAC will use reasonable efforts to credit the Vendor/Exhibitor.
LICENSES AND PERMITS: The Vendor/Exhibitor, at its own expense, will obtain all licenses, permits, and approvals required and pay all taxes, including, but not limited to sales tax, which are accrued during the Event. The Vendor/Exhibitor will be responsible for all sales conducted at Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s table.
INDEMNIFICATION: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VENDOR/EXHIBITOR SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD RAC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES (COLLECTIVELY, THE RAC INDEMNITEES) HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, ACTIONS, DAMAGES, PENALTIES, EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES), LOSSES, OR LIABILITIES INCURRED BY OR ASSERTED AGAINST AN RAC INDEMNITEE FOR INJURY (INCLUDING DEATH) TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION TO PROPERTY, TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH CLAIMS, ACTIONS, DAMAGES, EXPENSES, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, FEES, COSTS OR PENALTIES ARE CAUSED BY OR ARISE OUT OF VENDOR’S/EXHIBITOR’S PRESENCE OR PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT.
ETIQUETTE: The Vendor/Exhibitor is prohibited from entering another Exhibitor’s display without permission. Vendors/Exhibitors displaying audio or video products are to keep the volume at a minimum level in respect to other Exhibitors, Attendees, and The Event.
Holiday Arts Festival 2024 Exhibitor/Vendor Terms and Conditions
Holiday Arts Festival 2024 – Participating Vendor Information
EVENT DETAILS
62nd Annual Holiday Arts Festival
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 10am-4pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond Event webpage: richmondartcenter.org/haf
Unique, Handmade Gifts by Over 50 Local Arts & Crafts Vendors
Famous Ceramics Studio Sale
Free Art Activities
Zine Zone and Community Partner Pop-Ups
Raffle, Food and Drinks, and More!
Every year, the Holiday Arts Festival welcomes over 1,000 visitors to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts from local arts and crafts vendors, savor delicious food and drinks, and engage in art-making activities for all ages. The Festival’s gift sale takes place from 10am to 4pm at Richmond Art Center, located at 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond.
PARTICIPATING IN THE HOLIDAY ARTS FESTIVAL
Vendor Set Up: Saturday, December 7, 10am to 4pm OR Sunday, December 8, 8:30am-10am
Holiday Arts Festival: Sunday, December 8, 10am to 4pm
Vendor Deinstall: Sunday, December 8, 4pm to 5:30pm
Richmond Art Center provides: Vendor contract, table, chair/s, vendor sign (if needed), wall space (as requested/as available), time for set-up and deinstall, online vendor listing
Promotion: During the holiday season, Richmond Art Center will be promoting The Holiday Arts Festival via online and print advertising, social media, our e-newsletter, via community partnerships, and at community events. Vendors will also have the opportunity to promote their websites in our online vendor gallery on Richmond Art Center’s website.
Set-Up, Vendor Hours, Load-In/Out Information:
Vendor/Participant Set-Up: Saturday, December 7, 10am to 4pm OR Sunday, December 8, 8:30am-10am
Parking and Load-In: The large parking lot at 25th Street is always available (across the street from Richmond Art Center). Enter RAC from either the 25th Street entrance (top of loading ramp) or the Barrett Avenue entrance (front door). We will have a couple of carts available. Parking and Entrance Map
Holiday Arts Festival: Sunday, December 8, 10am to 4pm
Load-Out: Sunday, December 8, 4pm to 5:30pm (All items must be removed on Sunday.)
Tables, Signage, Installation:
You will be provided with a full (6-foot) or half (4-foot) table as specified in our original agreement. Please note that bringing your own additional tables is not allowed, as there is no space to accommodate them.
We will provide 2 chairs for 6-foot tables and 1 chair for 4-foot tables (unless you requested otherwise).
Tables will be covered with white paper. You are welcome and encouraged to bring table coverings for your table.
We cannot store items or packing materials for you. All items must be stored under your table if you need access to them.
Artisan Vendors will be in the Main, South and Community Galleries.
Signage indicating your table space will be on the wall or table so you can easily find your location.
If you requested wall space, you are welcome to hang artwork and signage on the wall directly behind your vendor table. Please bring your own tools, hanging hardware as we will not be able to provide staff or tools. Remove all hardware, tapes, etc when you load-out. Richmond Art Center will patch and paint the walls.
If you requested wall space, you are welcome to hang artwork and signage on the wall directly behind your vendor table. Please bring your own tools and hanging hardware. Be sure to remove all hardware, tape, etc., during load-out. Richmond Art Center will handle patching and painting the walls.
Lastly, when setting up your space, please be considerate of those around you. If your display blocks the visibility of neighboring vendors or impedes visitor flow, you will be asked to make adjustments.
Wifi:
Use this network to access our wifi: GUEST (no password)
We are boosting our wifi capacity for the event, however we cannot guarantee flawless wifi coverage. We highly recommend vendors test their wifi connection and payment systems are working during set-up on Saturday, December 7.
This contract states the terms of agreement for the provision of table space at the Richmond Art Center’s 62nd Annual Holiday Arts Festival, hereafter referred to as “The Event”. Only persons or entities that have been approved as exhibitors by the Richmond Art Center may sign this contract.
The Event will be held at Richmond Art Center, hereafter referred to as “RAC”.
All vendors and exhibitors are required to agree to these Holiday Arts Festival Exhibitor/Vendor Terms and Conditions. Upon receipt of Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s acceptance of the Terms and Conditions, RAC will provide Vendor/Exhibitor with an email confirmation of their participation in the Event.
Application approval entitles Vendor/Exhibitor, subject to the terms and conditions of this contract to the following during the Event:
a) The exhibit space(s) with table and chair/s as identified in their acceptance email;
b) Posting of Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s Business on Richmond Art Center’s website; and
c) One sign at the Event with Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s name.
Important Dates:
Contracts and Fees Due: Sunday, November 3
Vendor/Exhibitor Set Up: Saturday, December 7, 10am to 4pm OR Sunday, December 8, 8:30am-10am
Holiday Arts Festival: Sunday, December 8, 10am to 4pm
Vendor/Exhibitor Load Out: Sunday, December 8, 4pm to 5:30pm
TERMS
FEES AND PAYMENT DEADLINE: Vendor/Exhibitor agrees to pay RAC a Table Fee per their allocated table size and membership status (6 Foot Table Fee: $190 for RAC members; $200 for non-members; 4 Foot Half Table Fee: $110 for RAC members; $125 for non-members). Failure to pay the Table Fee in full by Sunday, November 3, 2024 will result in loss of exhibit space.
CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS: The Table Fee will be refunded to Vendor/Exhibitor ONLY if the event is canceled by RAC.
SCHEDULE: The Vendor/Exhibitor must adhere to the published Event Schedule and to any variations in the schedule that may have been introduced during the period of the Event at RAC’s sole discretion.
LIABILITY: Vendor/Exhibitor assumes all responsibility for the safety and security of its equipment and goods at the Event. RAC will not provide insurance for Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s equipment or goods while in transit or while on the Event premises.
SUBLETTING: Subletting the table is not permitted. The use of the table is limited to the Vendor/Exhibitor for which the exhibit fee described above has been paid.
DISPLAY LIMITATIONS FOR EXHIBITOR: Furniture, display equipment or merchandise may not protrude from designated space. The arrangement of the Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s merchandise and/or booth furnishings must also conform to the following requirements:
The Vendor/Exhibitor agrees to abide by any additional rules and regulations of the Facility.
No decorations, advertising, or signs shall be outside the booth space.
Signage should not visually obscure or block other vendors or open spaces. If you have questions about particular booth signage or decor, please contact us at amy@richmondartcenter.org
EXHIBITOR SIGNAGE
The Vendor/Exhibitor will be provided with a sign denoting the Exhibitor’s name.
The company must be the name of record on file with the Event.
Vendor/Exhibitor name must be visible at all times.
STORAGE OF CARTONS, ETC: All cartons and other containers used to transport merchandise and displays to the Event will be stored under the table only. RAC does not have storage for items beyond the Exhibitor space.
DEFAULT: The Vendor/Exhibitor shall be in default under this contract for any failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions hereof.
COMPLIANCE: Vendor/Exhibitor will at all times comply with RAC’s policies and all applicable laws and regulations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Vendor/Exhibitor:
PROHIBITED MATERIALS: shall not bring or permit any weapons, flammable, explosive, or volatile material or material under high pressure, including gasoline, kerosene, propane, or other fuels/combustible into the Facility. The Vendor/Exhibitor shall not bring or permit any illegal substances.
CODE OF CONDUCT: will ensure that all Vendor/Exhibitor personnel attending the Event comply with these Terms and Conditions and refrain from engaging in unlawful, harrassing, threatening, discriminatory or otherwise objectionable acts.
RETURN OF SPACE: The Vendor/Exhibitor will vacate the space by 5:30 pm on December 8, 2024, and leave the Facility in the same condition as when first occupied. Installation materials (nails, screws) in display walls must be removed. RAC will take responsibility for patching and painting holes.
PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE RELEASE: RAC reserves the right to photograph and document the Vendor/Exhibitor and the Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s merchandise for publicity, educational, and fundraising purposes. RAC will use reasonable efforts to credit the Vendor/Exhibitor.
LICENSES AND PERMITS: The Vendor/Exhibitor, at its own expense, will obtain all licenses, permits, and approvals required and pay all taxes, including, but not limited to sales tax, which are accrued during the Event. The Vendor/Exhibitor will be responsible for all sales conducted at Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s table.
INDEMNIFICATION: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VENDOR/EXHIBITOR SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD RAC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES (COLLECTIVELY, THE RAC INDEMNITEES) HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, ACTIONS, DAMAGES, PENALTIES, EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES), LOSSES, OR LIABILITIES INCURRED BY OR ASSERTED AGAINST AN RAC INDEMNITEE FOR INJURY (INCLUDING DEATH) TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION TO PROPERTY, TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH CLAIMS, ACTIONS, DAMAGES, EXPENSES, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, FEES, COSTS OR PENALTIES ARE CAUSED BY OR ARISE OUT OF VENDOR’S/EXHIBITOR’S PRESENCE OR PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT.
ETIQUETTE: The Vendor/Exhibitor is prohibited from entering another Exhibitor’s display without permission. Vendors/Exhibitors displaying audio or video products are to keep the volume at a minimum level in respect to other Exhibitors, Attendees, and The Event.
Holiday Arts Festival 2024 Exhibitor/Vendor Terms and Conditions
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made our Día de los Muertos celebration this past weekend such a beautiful success! Fall Family Day was alive with art-making, music, dancing, and food—a community event to cherish.
This day wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible talents of artists Vane Hernandez, Luis Garcia, Joell Jones, Kim Thoman, Rachel-Anne Palacios, and Julia LaChica, as well as intern Ronaldo González, who designed the coloring pages!
And shoutouts to Lily Ochoa for her event photography and Gladys Vasquez for designing the beautiful event poster.
A big thank you to our partners at ArtsCCC for their support (we see you, Esther Rojas Soto, Jenny Balisle, and Silvia Ledezma!).
And finally, we send many thanks to Danza Azteca Teokalli who created the community altar and then showed us how they dance is how they pray. We are grateful for the opportunity to link hands with all of you as we sought permission from Mother Earth and the Four Directions in preparation for Día de los Muertos.
