Thank you for registering for AOTAD 2023

CLICK HERE if you would like to purchase an artist ad in the Art of the African Diaspora Catalogue. Important Dates for Artists: ARTWORK DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP Artwork Drop Off at RAC: Friday, Jan 6, 2023, 11am-4pm & Sat, Jan 7, 11am-4pmArtwork Pick Up from RAC: Sat, Mar 18, 2023 4-5:30pm & Mon, Mar 20, […]

El Tecolote: Richmond exhibit captures the artistic legacy of Emmy Lou Packard

El Tecolote: Richmond exhibit captures the artistic legacy of Emmy Lou Packard BY ANNA HOCH-KENNEY Published August 4, 2022 Link: https://eltecolote.org/content/en/richmond-exhibit-captures-the-artistic-legacy-of-emmy-lou-packard Emmy Lou Packard may not be a name that you recognize immediately, but a visit to the Richmond Art Center’s new exhibit on the artist will quickly correct that.  The exhibit Emmy Lou Packard: Artist of […]

10% off all art classes? Yes, please!

10% off all art classes? Yes, please! Already a member? Thank you for your support! JOIN OR RENEW AS A MEMBER TODAY * Members receive a code to access the 10% discount on classes. This code can be redeemed as many times as you like, as long as your membership is current at time of registration. SUMMER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE BONUS! Renew/join […]

Mission Local: Who is Emmy Lou Packard?

Mission Local: Who is Emmy Lou Packard? By Carolyn Stein July 28, 2022 Link: https://missionlocal.org/2022/07/who-is-emmy-lou-packard/ If people are familiar with the name Emmy Lou Packard, it is mostly because of her long alliance with the Mexican muralist Diego Rivera and his wife Frida Kahlo.  Indeed, “Emmy Lou Packard: Artist of Consciences,” an exhibit that opened […]

Fall Quarter Class Registration Is Open

Fall Quarter Class Registration Is Open In-person and online classes for adults, teens and kids. ¡Y algunas clases serán impartidas en español! New classes include: Women in Ceramics Workshop Tropical Birds in Mixed Media Weaving Roundup Mobile Art with Everyday Material Which class will you take? BROWSE ALL FALL CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Advertise in the Art of the African Diaspora Catalogue

Your business can be part of Art of the African Diaspora in 2023! Ad Deadline: Monday, October 31, 2022 Advertise in the Art of the African Diaspora Catalogue: The Catalogue is a 30+ page full color magazine published and distributed in conjunction with Art of African Diaspora. 3,000 copies will be printed and distributed to […]

Traveling this summer? Don’t forget your NARM card

Traveling this summer? Don’t forget your NARM card Support your local art center while enjoying nationwide perks! JOIN OR RENEW AS A MEMBER TODAY * Already a RAC member? Thank you!** Present your Richmond Art Center membership card with NARM sticker at participating museums to receive your benefits. SUMMER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE BONUS! Renew/join as a […]

Square Cylinder: Portrait of a ‘Fighter’ @ Richmond Art Center

Portrait of a ‘Fighter’ @ Richmond Art Center Published in Square Cylinder on July 21, 2022 By Diana Scott Link: https://www.squarecylinder.com/2022/07/portrait-of-a-fighter-richmond-art-center/ Emmy Lou Packard: Artist of Conscience is a stunning, if overdue, retrospective exhibition of an artist largely ignored in her lifetime by critics — even though she worked directly with Diego Rivera, mentoring and inspiring […]

How Emmy Lou Packard Made Her Prints

How Emmy Lou Packard Made Her Prints Saturday, July 16, 12pm-2pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Master printer Art Hazelwood demonstrates Emmy Lou Packard’s electric press in action printing Someone Has to Suffer, Madam (1950s). This event was part of the exhibition Emmy Lou Packard: Artist of Conscience (June 22 – August […]