Art of the African Diaspora 2024 – ARTIST INFORMATION
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EVENT INFO
Art of the African Diaspora 2024
Exhibition at Richmond Art Center: January 24 – March 16, 2024
Open Studios: Feb 24-25, Mar 2-3, Mar 9-10, 2024
Satellite Exhibitions: Throughout January, February, March and April
Artistic Achievement Awardee Talk: Saturday, January 27, 12pm-1:30pm
Reception: Saturday, January 27, 2pm-4pm
Closing Party: Saturday, March 16, 2pm-4pm
Art Of The African Diaspora is a non-juried group exhibition featuring work by artists of African descent. The showcase exhibition is held at Richmond Art Center and is accompanied by self-guided open studio tours and satellite exhibitions throughout the Bay Area. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ART OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA
Questions?
For registration and payment questions contact: Richmond Art Center at 510.620.6772 or admin@richmondartcenter.org
For program questions contact: Art of the African Diaspora Steering Committee at aotadexhibition@gmail.com or via their Facebook page www.facebook.com/artoftheafricandiaspora
ARTIST INFO
Information for Participating Artists
- Artist Info Session: Saturday, September 30, 11am-12pm | More info…
- Deadline to Register: Monday, October 2, 2023, 11:59PM *LATE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE*
- Deadline for Artist Ad Sales: Monday, November 20
- Artwork Drop Off at RAC: Friday, January 5, 11am-4pm OR Saturday, January 6, 11am-4pm
- Artwork Pick Up at RAC: Saturday, March 16, 4pm-5:30pm OR Monday, March 18, 11am-4pm
Artwork Drop Off Location: Richmond Art Center is located at 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804. Parking is available in the parking lot on 25th Street across the street from the art center. You can enter the building via the gallery entrance on Barrett Avenue or via the loading ramp on 25th Street.
Artist Bio/CV and Statement (optional): When you drop off your artwork you may bring in a printed artist bio/CV (1 page) and artist statement (1 page) if you would like them to be included in the artist binder.
Insurance: Richmond Art Center will provide fine art insurance for all artwork while at Richmond Art Center only. This insurance does not cover artwork in transport to and from RAC.
Artwork Loan Form: When you drop off your artwork at the center you’ll be asked to sign an artwork loan form (we will have this prepared for you). If you need to change your artwork information or contact details you can edit this on the form.
Packing Material: We cannot store your artwork packing material for you. Please be prepared to take it with you after you drop off your artwork
Sales: Artists may list their work for sale. Richmond Art Center’s commission is 30%. The artist retains 70%.
Installation Ready: Before you bring your artwork to the gallery check that it is:
– Labeled with your full name (on the back for 2D work, underneath for 3D work)
– Ready to hang with any appropriate hardware: hanging wire, d-rings, etc.
– Any glass is clean and free of fingerprints
– For work on paper, framed is best!
Artwork Size Requirements:
– Wall-hanging artwork may not exceed 40 inches high and 40 inches wide (including the frame)
– 3D artwork may not exceed 40 inches in any dimension
REGISTRATION
Late Registration Information
Late registration is open for artists wanting to participate in the Art Of The African Diaspora Satellite Exhibitions, Open Studios & the Online Exhibition. The gallery at Richmond Art Center has reached its capacity of exhibiting artists. However, the Steering Committee encourages artists to still register to participate in other Art of the African Diaspora opportunities. The late fee to register is $95. See below for details.
Eligibility: Participation is open to all artists of African descent, who are 16 years or older, and who reside/work within the nine counties of the Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma).
Richmond Art Center Exhibition Artwork Requirements:
- Media: All media considered
- Artwork size:
- Wall-hanging artwork may not exceed 40 inches high and 40 inches wide (including the frame)
- 3D artwork may not exceed 40 inches in any direction
- Artwork number: One artwork entry per artist
- New and original work: Artwork submissions must be original work created since 2020 that have not previously been exhibited at Richmond Art Center.
Late Registration Fee: $95
Each registered artist receives:
Opportunity to exhibit 1 artwork at Richmond Art Center:Available until exhibition is full. There is space for maximum 120 artists in the exhibition at Richmond Art Center. Once we reach capacity artists can still register to participate in satellite exhibitions, open studios and the online listing.EXHIBITION IS FULL
- Artist listing in the Art of the African Diaspora catalogue
- Artist listing in the online artist gallery
- CLICK HERE to view the online gallery from 2023.
- Opportunity to participate in open studios/satellite exhibitions:
- Artists without a space for open studios/satellite exhibitions can request to be offered a space. Artists who do not wish to participate in open studios/satellite exhibitions may choose to opt out at the time of registration (the fee remains the same).
TERMS
- Fees: Entry fees are non-refundable.
- Photography and Image Use: Richmond Art Center and Art of the African Diaspora reserve the right to use images of submitted artwork, and to photograph the artist, artwork and exhibition for publicity, documentation, and fundraising purposes.
- Exhibition at Richmond Art Center:
- Delivery of Artwork: Artwork must be delivered to Richmond Art Center during scheduled drop off dates: Friday, January 5, 11am-4pm and Saturday, January 6, 11am-4pm. Artists who cannot drop off their artwork during these times should arrange for someone else to deliver it for them.
- Sales: For any artwork sales at Richmond Art Center: RAC’s commission on a sale is 30%; artist retains 70%. Artists may choose to show their work as NFS (not for sale).
- Pick Up: All unsold artworks must be picked up on the scheduled days: Saturday, March 16, 4pm-5:30pm or Monday, March 18, 11am-4pm
- Open Studios Participants: If an artist or venue hosts other artists, each artist must be a registered participant of Art of the African Diaspora.
Are you ready to register?
AD SALES
Artist Ads in the Art of the African Diaspora Catalogue
Optional. Artists can upgrade their Art of the African Diaspora catalogue listing by purchasing a discounted ad (view the 2020 Art Of The African Diaspora Catalogue for ad examples).
Deadline to Purchase an Ad: Monday, November 20, 2023 Ad Deadline Extended to Monday, December 4, 2023
Artist Ad Rates:
- 1/4 page ad $50 – 4 ¾” H x 3 ½ W
- 1/2 page ad $80 – 4 ¾” H x 7 ¾” W
- Full page ad $150 – 10 ¾” H x 7 ¾” W
Terms: 1. Artists must be registered to participate in AOTAD 2024 to qualify for a discounted ad. 2. Ads must be submitted in digital format (pdf or eps file), full color, 300dpi and ad slick/print-ready (to size), sent via email to amy@richmondartcenter.org no later than Monday, November 20, 2023. 3. Ad payment in full must be received by Monday, November 20, 2023. 4. All sales and transactions are final. 5. The Art of the African Diaspora Steering Committee reserves the right to assign advertising space. 6. 100% of ad funds go to the Art of the African Diaspora Steering Committee, who is solely responsible for producing and publishing the catalogue.
FY2022-2023 Impact Report
FY2022-2023 Impact Report
Richmond Art Center’s programs continue to provide pathways for lifelong arts learning through exhibitions, arts education, and community events. This Impact Report offers a snapshot of how our work over the past year has engaged the local community, especially Richmond-residents and under-resourced artists.
Behind the scenes, the organization is strong and stable. During two years of the pandemic we were able to stay afloat and operate without a deficit. In FY2022-23 Richmond Art Center planned a budget deficit – in order to build back quickly post-pandemic with new programs and staff – and were able to end the year with a much smaller loss than expected. We have been successful in securing new major grants while also increasing vital grassroots support through individual donations, memberships, and volunteer service.
And we’re proud to have received recognition for our work. Over the past twelve months, Richmond Art Center’s exhibitions have been positively reviewed in the San Francisco Chronicle, East Bay Express, Richmond Confidential, Daily Californian, and Artforum, to name a few. Parents Press selected our art classes and camps for “Best of” Reader’s Choice awards.
Holiday Arts Festival
12/3/23
61st Annual Holiday Arts Festival
Sunday, December 3, 10am-5pm | Free Admission
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA
- Unique, Handmade Gifts by 50+ Local Arts & Crafts Vendors
- Epic Ceramics Studio Sale
- Free Art Activities
- Community Partner Pop-Ups
- Caricatures by artist Eli Africa
- DIY Giftwrap with Julia LaChica
- Raffle
- Food and Drinks
The Holiday Arts Festival features a marketplace of 50+ Bay Area makers selling unique designs, artisanal products, and handmade merchandise. Shop locally-made holiday gifts while supporting independent artists and small businesses!
Visitors can also experience the famous Ceramics Studio Sale; the best deal on handmade, beautiful and usable ceramics in the Bay Area. All items are made by Richmond Art Center’s students, teachers and friends. Proceeds from the Ceramics Sale benefit Richmond Art Center.
Other activities at the festival include live caricatures; free art-making activities; a raffle of donated items from local artists and businesses; and the opportunity to buy artist designed Richmond Art Center merchandise.
Participating Vendors: Adrianna Gluck, Art of the African Diaspora, Asian Pacific Environmental Network, Atomic K Designs, Bea Hartman Ceramics, Bird vs. Bird Designs, Brick Factory Designs, CeramicsByRegina, Chris Granillo Art, CMC Designs, EGChu Handcrafted, EliCreates, Elishes Cavness III, Eyes For Trees, Girls Curls Jewelry, Hats and Spats & Tinybully Knits, HK Ceramics, HollyPapercuts, Illustrations by SENDY, Irene McGuire Crafts, Iris Chiu Art, JenniferLindermanArt, Jenny Windler Jewelry, Kristi & Keena are Friends, Langfordcraft, Larry Craighill Ceramics, Lauren Ari, Leticia Javier, Liberación Gráfica, LSK Designs, Marisa Burman, MegParkesFinds, Menmin Made, Moon & Leaf, More With Less, Morning Cup Designs, Native American Health Center, NIAD Art Center, NIAD Art Center, OntheQ, Pretty Fun Designs, Rebeca’s Art Prints, Richmond Library, RYSE, S for Sparkle, S.Beaubrun, Shrine Jewelry, Skincare by Feleciai, The Latina Center, The Latina Center, The Weekend Store, The Xocolate Bar, Untitled Cloth, LLC, Valerie Brown-Troutt, Visual Artists of Richmond, Wiggle & Woof, YKS Ceramics
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR
MEET THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE 61ST ANNUAL HOLIDAY ARTS FESTIVAL!
Richmond Art Center is pleased to serve as gateway for local artists to display and sell their works. At the Holiday Arts Festival we’re also highlighting community organizations with vital messages.
Richmond Art Center does not receive any portion of the proceeds from sales – either in-person at the Festival or online via linked artist or organization websites – and the terms of all sales are set by the participants.
CLICK HERE for information if you are a vendor at the Holiday Arts Festival.
Holiday Arts Festival 2023 – Vendor Application
Calling all artists, artisans, crafters and makers! Be part of Richmond Art Center’s 61th Annual Holiday Arts Festival!
Vendor applications will open in August. To receive notification when they open please submit your contact info in the form below.
Richmond Art Center’s Holiday Arts Festival 2023
Event Date: Sunday, December 3, 2023, 10am-5pm
The Holiday Arts Festival offers visitors a chance to buy unique gifts from local arts and crafts vendors, enjoy food and beverages, and participate in art-making activities for the whole family. The Festival’s gift sale runs from 10am to 5pm at Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond.
In 2022, over 50 vendors participated and 1,100 folk attended the event.
IMPORTANT DATES
Vendor Application Opens: August 2023 TBA
Vendor Application Deadline: Monday, September 25, 2023, 11:59pm
Vendor Notification: Friday, October 6, 2023
Vendor Set Up: Saturday, December 2, 10am to 5pm OR Sunday, December 3, 8:30am-10am
Holiday Arts Festival: Sunday, December 3, 10am to 5pm
More vendor information coming soon.
Top image: Dogs of the Holiday Arts Festival in 2022
Nahui Ollin: Closing Reception
11/4/23
Nahui Ollin: Closing Reception
Saturday, November 4, 12pm-2pm
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA
FREE
Join artist Andrés Cisneros-Galindo for the closing reception of his exhibition, Nahui Ollin.
This event is free, open to all, and no rsvp is required.
Fall Family Day
10/7/23
Fall Family Day
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
Saturday, October 7, 12pm-3pm | FREE
Richmond Art Center (courtyard), 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond
We’re coming together on Saturday, October 7, 12pm-3pm, to lift up and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day through art making.
Fall Family Day will feature a community mural with Luis Garcia, Powwow reading corner, drop-in art making activities, games, music, and vendors. The free event is open to kids of all ages and their grown-ups. No rsvp is necessary.
Artists and Activities
- Community Mural by Luis Garcia
- Powwow Reading Corner with the Native American Health Center
- Printing with Andrés Cisneros-Galindo
- Leaf Activity with Tiffany Conway
- Printing with Alice Rice
- Anne Wolf and Lisa Levine’s ENOUGH Stitch n’ Bitch and ENOUGH Photo Portrait Sessions
- DJ Freddie of Hotmixx Entertainment
- Louie Gong Coloring Pages
- Gallery Search and Find
Español
Día de la Familia de Otoño
Celebra el Día de los Pueblos Indígenas
Sábado 7 de octubre, de 12:00 a 15:00 horas | GRATIS
Richmond Art Center (patio), 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond
Nos reuniremos el sábado 7 de octubre, de 12pm a 3pm, para celebrar el Día de los Pueblos Indígenas a través de la creación artística.
El Día de la Familia de Otoño contará con un mural comunitario con Luis García, un rincón de lectura Powwow, actividades de creación de arte, juegos, música y vendedores ambulantes. El evento gratuito está abierto a niños de todas las edades y sus adultos. No es necesario confirmar su asistencia.
Artistas y actividades
- Mural comunitario con Luis García
- Rincón de lectura Powwow con el Centro de salud nativo americano
- Imprenta con Andrés Cisneros-Galindo
- Actividad de hojas con Tiffany Conway
- Imprimiendo con Alice Rice
- Sesiones de retratos fotográficos YA BASTA de Stitch n’ Bitch y YA BASTA de Anne Wolf y Lisa Levine
- DJ Freddie de Hotmixx Entertainment
- Dibujos para colorear con Louie Gong
- Juego de Busca y Encuentra en las galerías
Art of the African Diaspora Info Session
9/30/23
Art of the African Diaspora Info Session
Saturday, September 30, 11am-12pm
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA
FREE
Learn about Art of the African Diaspora in 2024! All artists interested in participating in the event, as well as those who have already registered, are invited.
- Meet the Steering Committee members who are organizing the event
- Network with other artists
- Learn about new opportunities in 2024
- Share feedback and ideas
- Read the registration guidelines and come prepared with your questions!
Artists who need assistance with registration are welcome to stay after the event to register in-person.
Greenhouse LIVE: Youth Art Showcase
9/22/23
Greenhouse LIVE: Youth Art Showcase
VISUAL ART | SPOKEN WORD | MUSIC
Friday, September 22, 5pm-8pm
Art Reception: 5pm-6pm
Performances/Open Mic: 6pm-8pm
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA
FREE
An environmental justice art activation featuring local youth talent!
Greenhouse Live is a youth talent showcase and open mic event that calls for justice in response to the environmental crisis.
Featured performers are spoken word artists Anizha aka Spoken Soul, Damien Rozell Pope Jr, and Tajanique Bell. Singer Lai’john Hawkins will perform, and visual artist Belle Garcia will present work.
With special guest poet, actor, and community activist Donté Clark!
This event will also celebrate the launch of Richmond Art Center’s new mural, Epic Struggle / Battle Royal.
Greenhouse Live is presented in partnership with Studio 212, a non-profit providing music therapy, health and wellness, financial literacy and mentoring for youth. www.stu212music.org
OPEN MIC
To perform in the Open Mic: Sign up on the day of the event at 5pm. The first 5 sign-ups are guaranteed to perform, with additional artists if time allows. Plan to do up to two songs/poems (limit stage time to 5-8 minutes, time permitted).
Ages: 16-24
Questions: Contact Kimberly Ross at kimberly@richmondartcenter.org
Get Ready for Fall Classes
Get Ready for Fall Classes
Announcing Fall Semester
Class Registration Opens Wednesday, July 26, 10am
Fall art classes are now posted on our website (don’t worry if the class says ‘Fully Booked’ this will change once registration opens). Browse listings now and plan which class you’ll sign up for. And don’t forget to get your scholarship applications in early!
Image: Kasey Jorgensen will be teaching Etching for Jewelry next semester.
