Day Four of Art Bank: Make Something New Today

Do you enjoy learning and creating? Have you taken a class or workshop in one of our art studios? Our Studio Art Education department, led by Director Dominique Enriquez and Coordinator Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo, embraces artists of all ages and from diverse backgrounds, united in the fundamental principle that art matters. With year-round classes offered in ceramics, […]

Day Three of Art Bank: See Something Extraordinary

We take pride in offering captivating slices of art history, art present, and art future: all in one visionary space at the Richmond Art Center, for free. Our Exhibitions Program presents between 14 and 16 exhibitions annually, covering an exciting, diverse range of artistic talents. From collections featuring the legendary Richard Diebenkorn, to beloved painter David Park, to the evocative […]

Day Two of Art Bank: Making Art in OUR Community

The Richmond Art Center began in 1936 with the vision of one woman, WPA artist Hazel Salmi, who was devoted to sharing her love of art with the community. Today, we continue her legacy by bringing high quality art-making experiences to young people and families across Richmond and neighboring cities through our Art in the […]

Get to Know Us: An Interview with Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo

About the interviews: Richmond Art Center is fortunate and proud to work with a diverse and growing number of artists and teachers who engage with our students at the Art Center as well as in our local communities. We want to share some of these wonderful people with you, to inspire your own artistic path, take […]

June Message from Our Executive Director

Dear Art Center supporters, June opens the door to summer, and a joining together in art and community. Celebrate this month by spending time with us at the Art Center: take a class or visit our new gallery exhibitions that open with a reception on Saturday, June 11 at 5:00 pm.  Summer exhibitions include our […]

Annual Members Meeting and Board Election on June 11

ANNOUNCEMENT RICHMOND ART CENTER MEMBERS MEETING AND BOARD ELECTION SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. The Richmond Art Center’s annual members meeting will be held at the Art Center (Painting Studio) at 4:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to elect 6 members to the Board of Directors of the Art Center. Ballots will be available and must be submitted between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.  at the […]

PSA: Galleries Closed Until June 11

We’re in the midst of prepping our galleries for our Summer Exhibitions and look forward to seeing you all when we reopen the galleries to the public on June 11. Our workshops and classes will still be in progress. See you for the Summer shows soon!

Richmond Art Center Hosts Racial Justice Coalition

On May 21, the Richmond Art Center hosted the Contra Costa Racial Justice Coalition community meeting, “Priorities for Racial Justice in Contra Costa County.” This Town Hall meeting to discuss priorities for Racial Justice in Contra Costa County. Great ideas were shared on the criminal justice system, housing and transitional housing, education for youth & […]

Press Release: Richmond Art Center Announces Summer Exhibitions

THE RICHMOND ART CENTER ANNOUNCES THREE COMPANION EXHIBITIONS FOR SUMMER PROGRAMMING RICHMOND, CA — MAY 19, 2016 — From June 12 – August 26, 2016, the Richmond Art Center features three distinctive exhibitions in its summer programming: Terry St. John: Close Views & Distant Vistas, the Annual Members Exhibition, and the juried show Our Town. […]

We made it to the finals! Please vote for us!

We’re finalists in both the Parent’s Press Best of the Bay AND Best of Oakland Magazine 2016. Please Vote for the Richmond Art Center! Final Round Voting ends May 31! Thank you for your first round of votes; with your help we made it to the final round! Please take a moment to cast your […]

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