Richmond Standard: Black history meets living art at the Richmond Art Center
February 6, 2026 By Kathy Chouteau Anyone wanting a meaningful way to celebrate Black History Month should head over to the Richmond Art Center (RAC) to view its “Art of the African Diaspora” exhibit now through March 14. The exhibit, located in the RAC’s Main and West Galleries, is marking its 29th year and features the works of more than 150 black artists from throughout Bay Area. Take a deep dive by checking […]
Great Tomato Plant Sale 5/2/26
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County’s Great Tomato Plant Sale Saturday, May 2, 10am to 3pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue (in the courtyard), Richmond, CA UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County invite you to their Great Tomato Plant Sale! Richmond Art Center is a new site hosting this annual […]
Richmondside: ‘Art of the African Diaspora’ at Richmond Art Center overflows with warmth and culture
Jan. 23, 2026, 12:18 p.m. by Andrew Gilbert About three years ago Chamia LaRae was wandering through Richmond’s Spirit & Soul Festival downtown when she came across a stall festooned with work by longtime Oakland artist TheArthur Wright. Intrigued by his prints and pointillistic canvases, the Richmond native walked past his booth several times before […]
Great-ful Aging Workshop 4/25/26
Great-ful Aging Workshop A Writing & Movement Workshop with Susan Almazol Saturday, April 25, 1pm-3pm | $5 Richmond Art Center (Paint Studio), 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Through gentle movement, participants will explore the rich stories held within their bodies. They will then give voice to these inner narratives through quiet reflection and journaling. These […]
Spring Family Day 4/25/26
Spring Family Day Making and Growing Across Generations Saturday, April 25, 12pm-3pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join the fun at Spring Family Day, a free open house for kids and families! Explore the art in our galleries and get creative with drop-in art-making activities. Activities Include: Crafting your own […]
90th Anniversary Community Survey
90th Anniversary Community Story Form
Unraveling the Lines: Artist Talk 4/25/26
Unraveling the Lines: Artist Talk Saturday, April 25, 11am start | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join us for an artist-led conversation and exhibition walkthrough of Weaving Between the Lines, exploring the connections between artists from the Golden Gate Weavers Guild and the Bay Area Basket Makers Guild. This event is […]
Mini Makers – Valentine’s Day Workshop (Ages 0-4)
Valentine’s Day Workshop For Mini Makers Ages 6 months to 4 years with a guardian | Registration required Mini Makers is a welcoming art space for children ages 0-4 and their guardians, offering a playful introduction to art-making with non-toxic paints, crayons, markers, watercolor, paper, glue, and more. Participating adults must supervise their Mini Maker […]
Wow, what a great response from our community!
A Message from the Interim Executive Director & Board President Dear Members and Friends, We are looking ahead to a great year in 2026 as we celebrate Richmond Art Center’s 90th Anniversary. Before we get into our plans for the upcoming months, however, we want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU! to all […]
WCCUSD Student Art Show: Reception 4/21/26
Reception for the WCCUSD Student Art Show Tuesday, April 21, 5pm-6:30pm (Award presentation: 5:45pm) Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Free A special reception to celebrate the artistic achievements of over 300 students from fifteen different West Contra Contra Unified School District schools participating in the annual WCCUSD Student Art Show! All friends […]