WCCUSD Students Honored with Achievement Awards
WCCUSD Students Honored with Achievement Awards Bravo to the young artists who won Artistic Achievement Awards in the 60th Annual WCCUSD Student Art Show! Come see their work, the exhibition is on view at Richmond Art Center until May 16. Artistic Achievement Awardees: Angel Duquez, De Anza High School Monserrath Guerrero Cruz, Richmond High School […]
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 Richmond Art Center’s 90th Anniversary Gala, celebrating nine decades of creativity and community in Richmond. Enjoy a memorable evening featuring […]
90th Birthday Party and Exhibitions Opening 8/29/26
Richmond Art Center’s 90th Birthday Party Saturday, August 29, 2026, 12pm-3pm | Free and Open to All Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Join us for a community celebration as we mark 90 years of Richmond Art Center! This family-friendly event celebrates the opening of our 90th anniversary exhibitions with live music, […]
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 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. This event is […]