Exhibiting During a Pandemic: An Artist Reflects
“It gave me a sense of hope and that my circle of support was widening at a time when we were all feeling increased isolation.” By Laura Kamian McDermott In Summer of 2019 I dropped off my “Studio Ceiling, Giant Trade Center” tapestry at the Richmond Art Center for their annual Members Exhibition. I was […]
Marisa Burman Ceramics
Marisa Burman About: My ceramic work is primarily thrown on the wheel and hand-painted with underglaze. It is made from very durable porcelain clay which is food safe, and microwave and dishwasher friendly. I often color the clay itself using powdered mason stains. Then I paint on top of that colored background and fire the […]
Get creative for Día de los Muertos | With Love… Issue 30
ISSUE 30 Feliz día de los Muertos | Get Creative, Give Creative | Don’t Miss Out | Upcoming ClassesOpen Studios Invitation Feliz día de los Muertos Remembering Our Loved Ones It’s Día de los Muertos and we remember friends and family members who are no longer with us. Thank you to everyone who came to […]
59th Annual Holiday Arts Festival
Nov-Dec 2021
59th Annual Holiday Arts Festival Richmond Art Center invites creative gift-makers, holiday shoppers and art lovers to experience the 59th Annual Holiday Arts Festival! The Holiday Arts Festival is a beloved tradition at Richmond Art Center for over half a century. In 2021 we’re getting into the holiday spirit over two months – November and […]
Art of the African Diaspora: Advertise in the AOTAD Catalogue
Be Part of the 25th Anniversary of the Bay Area Black Artists Exhibition at Richmond Art Center! Ad Deadline: Sunday, November 21, 2021 Founded 1997 100-150 artists participate annually Major exhibition at Richmond Art Center 20-30 open studios annually 10-20 satellite exhibitions annually Featured speaker events, special receptions, artist talks, live performances Reaches an annual audience […]
Press Release: 59th Annual Holiday Arts Festival
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 26, 2021 59th Annual Holiday Arts Festival Get creative and give creative this holiday season Online and In-Person Activities | November & December 2021Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CAEvent webpage: richmondartcenter.org/haf Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center invites creative gift-makers, holiday shoppers and art lovers to experience the 59th Annual Holiday […]
KALW: Artist Rigo 23 honors incarcerated Native activist Leonard Peltier with a 12-foot statue
JENEE DARDEN SPEAKS WITH RIGO 23 ABOUT HIS EXHIBITION ‘TIME AND AGAIN’ AT RICHMOND ART CENTER For decades, activists around the world have been pushing for the release of Leonard Peltier. The Native American activist was convicted of murdering two FBI agents in 1971 during a shootout on a South Dakota reservation. Peltier has been […]
Feliz día de los Muertos | With Love… Issue 29
ISSUE 29 Feliz día de los Muertos | Get Ready for the Holiday Arts Festival | Seeing Urban Nature new classBe Part of the 25th Anniversary | Upcoming Classes | In Memoriam Feliz día de los Muertos Día de los MuertosSaturday, October 23, 12pm-3pm* at Richmond Art CenterFREE Family Day is back at RAC with […]
Meet Teaching Artist Julia Beery
Julia Beery is a science illustrator with a passion for drawing all the animal, plant, and fungi who live in the Bay Area. Her most peaceful moments are spent capturing the curve of a petal in ink. When Julia is not creating science illustrations she likes to sew clothing and embroider what she already owns […]
Papel Picado and a Marigold Watercolor for Día de los Muertos
Teaching artist Tatiana Ortiz teaches us how to make papel picado and a marigold watercolor for Día de los Muertos. PAPEL PICADO Supplies needed: Tissue paper, scissors, string, tape (optional) MARIGOLD WATERCOLOR Supplies needed: Watercolor paint, cup of water, water color paper, oil pastel, pencil
