East Bay Times: Richmond Art Center’s new executive director has unique resume
The Richmond Art Center’s new executive director, José R. Rivera, might be the non-profit organization’s most improbable appointment of its 84-year history. The arts education and exhibition center is prominently located at Richmond’s Civic Center Plaza and has four galleries, over 600 members, hundreds of art classes, an operating budget of over $1.5 million and […]
Remembering Clayton Bailey (1939-2020)
We are saddened by the death of artist Clayton Bailey on Saturday, June 6 at age 81. Known for his innovative and irreverent ceramic and metal sculpture, Bailey was a lead figure in the Funk Art and Nut Art movements. He lived in Port Costa for many years, and from 2013 until recently ran the Bailey […]
East Bay Express: Art of the Heal (new Executive Director at RAC)
“Art of the Heal”, East Bay Express, By Janis Hashe, June 17, 2020 When it’s safe to do so, the venerable Richmond Art Center will reopen under new leadership. José R. Rivera, the new executive director, is well aware he’s assuming control as the RAC faces multiple challenges. Read the full article article: PDF Link or […]
Trabajo crítico para unirnos como comunidad: una declaración del Director Ejecutivo del RAC
Estimado amigos del Richmond Art Center, Mientras tomo el mando del Richmond Art Center, mi corazón está triste por el asesinato de George Floyd y las más de 100,000 vidas perdidas durante los últimos meses de la pandemia de coronavirus. Esto, por supuesto, es en suma a las pérdidas de Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony […]
Critical work to unite as a community: A statement by RAC’s Executive Director
Dear Friends of Richmond Art Center, As I take over the helm of Richmond Art Center, my heart is heavy mourning the murder of George Floyd and the over 100,000 lives lost during the past months of coronavirus pandemic. This, of course, is on top of the losses of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade […]
Para comunicar inmediato: Richmond Art Center anuncia el nombramiento de José R. Rivera como el Director Ejecutivo
RICHMOND, CA: El Centro de Arte de Richmond (Richmond Art Center) se complace en anunciar el nombramiento de José R. Rivera para el cargo de Director Ejecutivo. La presidenta de la Junta Directiva, Patricia Guthrie, dijo: “El Sr. Rivera trae una gran experiencia de gestión y un profundo compromiso con el arte y la comunidad, […]
Press Release: Richmond Art Center announces the appointment of José R. Rivera as Executive Director
Richmond Art Center is pleased to announce the appointment of José R. Rivera to the position of Executive Director.
Issue 2: With Love…
Welcome to Richmond Art Center’s e-newsletter, With Love… . Through this publication we share art and ideas for creating together to help folks adapt, innovate and make meaning during shelter-in-place.
Community Survey (help shape future programs at RAC)
Hello Richmond Art Center Community, Staff at RAC are working to create something new, exciting and special for our online programs and we would like to hear from you! How can Richmond Art Center support you and your families’ creative needs? Please complete this quick online survey and help shape our efforts to reimagine programing […]
Press Release: Richmond Art Center Awarded Three California Arts Council Grants
State funds support in-school and after-school art programs, as well as a new artist residency at RAC Richmond, CA: The California Arts Council announced grant awards totaling $57,000 to Richmond Art Center (RAC). The grants RAC will receive are Artists in Communities, Artists in Schools, and Youth Arts Action. Artists in Schools and Youth Arts […]
