Visit Earth, Wind, and Fire, and help support Clifford Rainey
Our hearts are with all of those affected by the tragic, ongoing fires in the North Bay and all that has been lost. One of our extended RAC family, artist Clifford Rainey, lost his home and his studio in the fire. Here he is, standing in front of one of his pieces currently on display in […]
Contribute to Our Community Altar!
Join us in building a Dia de los Muertos altar for Fall Family Day! These altars are an important part of celebrating Mexico’s most famous holiday, Day of the Dead. Traditionally, families will build altars in their homes during the weeks leading up to November 1st, as a way to celebrate and remember loved ones who have […]
Press Release: Bay Area Mural Festival Bringing 10 New Murals To Richmond
Richmond Art Center to host Closing Celebration on Sunday, October 8, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm RICHMOND, CA — September 25, 2017 — The 2nd Annual Bay Area Mural Festival (BAMFest 2017) is bringing together 10 master muralists and 2 East Bay youth groups in the painting of 10 environmentally themed murals October 2-8 in Richmond, CA. […]
Joan Brown: Picturing A Life

September 23, 2017 Picturing a Life: A discussion with former students and colleagues of artist Joan Brown. Our panelists were Bob Brokl, Phil Linhares, Hilda Robinson, and John Seed. This panel was held in conjunction with the exhibition Joan Brown: In Living Color.
Press Release: Fall Exhibitions at the Richmond Art Center
Fall Exhibitions at the Richmond Art Center Three new exhibitions featuring works by Bay Area figurative artist Joan Brown, an environmentally themed group show, and a celebration of Richmond’s acclaimed Pogo Park will open to the public on September 12, 2017. RICHMOND, CA — August 10, 2017 — The Richmond Art Center is celebrating the personal art of […]
Float Design Class Video

For the past two years, The Richmond Art Center has worked in partnership with the 23rd Street Peace and Unity Cinco De Mayo Parade Float Committee, Richmond High School and Latina Center Staff, and RAC teaching artists. Generously funded by the San Pablo Koshland Fellows, in this 10-week project, teaching artists and each facilitated an […]
Press Release: Works by Joan Brown Featured at Richmond Art Center this Fall
Works from Private Collections and the Estate of Joan Brown Featured This Fall at the Richmond Art Center A new exhibition, Joan Brown: In Living Color, reveals the intimate and personal of a supportive and influential teacher to a generation of artists. RICHMOND, CA — July 20, 2017 — Joan Brown: In Living Color reveals the intimate and personal in the renderings of […]
See You Next Year at Summer Camp!
These past four weeks of Summer Art Camp for kids has been a blast. We loved providing creative learning and making environments for children 5 to 14. Our thanks go out to all of the children, parents, staff, teaching artists and volunteers who made this year’s camp offerings our best yet. Here’s a taste of […]
We’re Hiring: Human Resources Manager
Position: Human Resources Manager Part-time, non-exempt position Flexible work schedule Supervisor: Executive Director Overview/ Essential Duties: The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the oversight of Human Resources administrative functions and takes the lead in fostering a work environment that supports all staff individually and as members of the Art Center team. The HR Manager […]
With gratitude, and welcome… departing and incoming Board members.
The Richmond Art Center is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board, which is elected by our members, is responsible for the organization’s financial health and achievement of its mission. Board members serve a three-year term. We’d like to offer our deepest thanks and recognition to four of our Board members, who have […]