Plastic Life: A conversation between an artist and a scientist 11/16/24

Plastic Life A conversation between an artist and a scientist about the present and future of plastic  Saturday, November 16, 2pm-3pm  | FREE Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond Join us for a conversation between Right Here, Right Now, Richmond artist, Erin McCluskey Wheeler, and Daniel Westcott, founder and CEO of Matched Materials, a […]

Holiday Arts Festival 2024 – Vendor Application Information

Calling all artists, artisans, crafters and makers! Be part of Richmond Art Center’s 62nd Annual Holiday Arts Festival! Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 11:59pm 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 […]

Get Ready for Fall Classes

Get Ready for Fall Classes Announcing Fall Semester Class Registration Opens Wednesday, August 14, 10am Fall art classes are being posted on our website (don’t worry if the class says ‘Fully Booked’ this will change once registration opens). Browse listings now and plan which class you’ll sign up for. And don’t forget to get your scholarship applications in […]

Made Here: New Exhibition Opens at Richmond Council Chambers

Made Here New Exhibition Opens at Richmond Council Chambers Exhibition: July – November, 2024 Richmond City Council Chambers, 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804 In celebration of the Richmond Art Center’s new partnership with the Richmond City Council, our inaugural Council Chambers exhibition explores the relationships between nature, people, and the built environment—elements central […]

Art of the African Diaspora 2025 – ARTIST INFORMATION

EVENT INFO Art of the African Diaspora 2025 Exhibition at Richmond Art Center: January 22 – March 22, 2025Open Studios: Mar 1-2, Mar 8-9, Mar 15-16, 2025Satellite Exhibitions: Throughout January, February, March and AprilArtistic Achievement Awardee Talk: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 11am-12:30pmReception: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 1pm-3pmClosing Reception: Saturday, March 22, 2025, 2pm-4pm Art Of […]

Diablo Magazine: Top Tickets: Richmond Art Center’s Summer Exhibitions

Article weblink: https://www.diablomag.com/blog/top-tickets/top-tickets-july-25-31/article_127da2f8-493b-11ef-8ddb-d76343eddaa6.html Diablo Magazine Top Tickets: July 25-31 By Emilie White Jul 23, 2024 Visual Art Richmond Art Center’s Summer Exhibitions Through 8/17 This season, the Richmond Art Center is showcasing several exhibitions’ worth of artworks. The View From Here and Taking Liberties highlight pieces from incarcerated or formerly incarcerated creators, while the Richmond Open Studios Preview exhibition showcases the talent of […]

Día de los Muertos: Fall Family Day 10/19/24

Día de los Muertos: Fall Family Day Saturday, October 19, 12pm-3pm  | FREE Richmond Art Center (courtyard), 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond Join us on Saturday, October 19, from 12pm to 3pm, for a celebration of Día de los Muertos at Richmond Art Center. Our courtyard and galleries will come alive with art-making activities, music, and […]

Sentinels & Saviors: Gallery Walkthrough 10/5/24

Sentinels & Saviors: Gallery Walkthrough With Joell Jones and Kim Thoman Saturday, October 5, 1pm start Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join artists Joell Jones and Kim Thoman for a walkthrough tour of the exhibition Sentinels & Saviors: Iconic Avatars.

Watershed’s Coastal Cleanup with Erin McCluskey Wheeler 9/21/24

Watershed’s Coastal Cleanup with Erin McCluskey Wheeler Saturday, September 21, 9am to 12noon | Registration Required Shimada Friendship Park, Peninsula Drive and Marina Bay Parkway Artist Erin McCluskey will be participating in the 40th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day on September 21, collecting beach litter to incorporate into her mixed media work. Join Erin in finding artistic […]