East Bay Express: Light in the Dark

Link: https://eastbayexpress.com/light-in-the-dark/ East Bay Express: Light in the Dark By Janis Hashe | Mar 29, 2023 ‘FENCELINES’ fights back in Richmond Sometimes art speaks louder than petitions and public meetings. The creators and partners in “FENCELINES: A Collective Monument to Resilience” believe their project can. The Richmond community-based art project is designed to amplify the […]

Don’t Blink Ink

Don’t Blink Ink Four week class ran Saturdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm PDT from February 25 to March 18, 2023  Teaching Artist Eli Africa created this fun video of students in ‘Don’t Blink Ink’; his class exploring permanent ink drawing techniques at Richmond Art Center.

Fencelines Community Forum | Response to Stolen Artwork 6/3/23

Fencelines Community Forum | Response to Stolen Artwork Saturday June 3, 12pm-2pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA The Fencelines public artwork, located on the Richmond Parkway Bay Trail, was stolen between the evening of May 15 and the evening May 16. CLICK HERE to read a letter from the Fencelines’ project team […]

Take a Metal Art Class this Spring

Take a Metal Art Class this Spring Recently at Richmond Art Center instructor Maxon McCarter and students got creative with copper in the metals studio (see photos below by Elaine Moreno). Do you like sculptural art and jewelry? Want to learn how to shape metal to create something amazing? Check out these classes starting soon […]

Spring Catalog and a Message from RAC’s Executive Director

The Spring Catalog is Here! Check out the Spring Catalog for information about upcoming classes, exhibitions and special events. CLICK HERE to see the catalog online, or pick up a copy at Richmond Art Center. A Message from RAC’s Executive Director Hello Friends, Sunny weather is coming and we have a couple of “not to […]

A Big Day at RAC – THIS Saturday 3/18!

A Big Day at RAC – THIS Saturday 3/18! Join us at Richmond Art Center to celebrate one last time our winter exhibitions! We’ll also be having a free photo session with ENOUGH Considered and hosting a visioning session for the establishment of an Arts Council and an Arts & Culture Strategic Plan for our […]

Artist Talk: Ruth Morgan
5/27/23

Ruth Morgan in conversation with Robbin Légère Henderson Saturday, May 27, 12pm-1:30pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE In her exhibition Requiem: The Remains of the Day, August 4, 2021 photographer Ruth Morgan presents a selection of evocative photographs that document the devastation of Greenville, CA after it was burnt down by the Dixie […]

Press Release: Trio of New Exhibitions Explore Climate Crisis at Richmond Art Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, March 13, 2023 ANNOUNCING:Spring Exhibitions at Richmond Art CenterApril 5 – June 3, 2023Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pmExhibitions and events are all free and no rsvp is necessary Richmond, CA: This spring Richmond Art Center (RAC) presents a trio of new exhibitions that explore the climate crisis: FENCELINES: A […]

APEN Mural Unveiling
5/12/23

APEN Mural Unveiling Friday, May 12, 5:30pm-8pm Richmond Art Center (courtyard), 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA RSVP Richmond Art Center is proud to be a resource for hosting community meetings and events. Richmond Art Center is not the organizer of this event. For more information contact katherine@apen4ej.org

Welcome Kimberly! Richmond Art Center’s new Public Programs Coordinator

Meet Kimberly Ross, Public Programs Coordinator Kimberly Ross joins Richmond Art Center’s staff team with extensive experience in the fashion industry, as well as entrepreneurial endeavors in event production and image consulting. As Public Programs Coordinator Kimberly will coordinate the volunteer program and special events, as well as support front desk activities. Kimberly is a Richmond native, […]