KQED Arts: Art to See at the Start of 2025 (Daniel ‘Attaboy’ Seifert, ‘Upcycled Garden’)

By Sarah Hotchkiss Jan 6, 2025 Other than September, there is no bigger month for Bay Area visual art than January. Major shows open, year-long projects kick off, and the FOG Design+Art Fair (Jan. 23–25) caps off SF Art Week, a jam-packed affair running Jan. 18–26 which includes programming well beyond that titular city. We’ve […]
Richmond Confidential: Richmond Art Center gives artists and artisans a market to sell their work during the holidays
Paul Ghusar on December 8, 2024 The Richmond Art Center buzzed Sunday with visitors, as they explored handcrafted goods and engaged with artists and artisans at the Holiday Arts Festival. The festival began 62 years ago as a craft-focused event and has blossomed into an annual tradition, celebrating the spirit of creativity, said Amy Spencer, the […]
Richmond Confidential: Looking for holiday gifts or fun? The Richmond Art Center has you covered

Edith Matthias on December 6, 2024 The annual Holiday Arts Festival will return to the Richmond Art Center for its 62nd year on Sunday, with over 50 local arts and crafts vendors, live music, food, and art activities to create your own holiday gifts. Everything from ceramics to knitwear will be showcased by artists from across the Bay […]
A message from our executive director and board president

Hello Friends, In 2025, Richmond Art Center celebrates 89 years. It’s remarkable to imagine that through significant events like World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, and incredible technological advancements, the art center has remained here in Richmond, providing space for the community to make and experience art. In today’s polarized era, many people are […]
Tips for Enrolling in Classes Online

Winter Semester Class Registration Opens Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 10am Winter classes run January through March 2025 Tips for Enrolling in Classes Online
Holiday Arts Festival 2024 – Exhibitor/Vendor Terms and Conditions (no fee/community exhibitors)
EXHIBITOR/VENDOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS 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. Application approval […]
Holiday Arts Festival 2024 – Participating Vendor Information

Holiday Arts Festival 2024 – Participating Vendor Information EVENT DETAILS 62nd Annual Holiday Arts Festival Sunday, December 8, 2024, 10am-4pmRichmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, RichmondEvent webpage: richmondartcenter.org/haf 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 […]
Holiday Arts Festival 2024 – Exhibitor/Vendor Terms and Conditions
EXHIBITOR/VENDOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS 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. Application approval entitles Vendor/Exhibitor, […]
Grateful for an Unforgettable Fall Family Day!

Grateful for an Unforgettable Fall Family Day! 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 […]
Holiday Arts Festival 2024 – Thank you for agreeing to the Vendor Terms and Conditions
If you haven’t already, please pay your Vendor/Artist fee online. Other Payment Options: Fees can be paid via check, cash, or credit card at Richmond Art Center during gallery hours, Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. Checks can also be mailed to: Richmond Art Center2540 Barrett AvenueRichmond, CA 94804(Make checks payable to ‘Richmond Art Center’, Attention: Holiday Arts Festival […]