FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, August 28, 2025
This Fall at Richmond Art Center
Four New Exhibitions Invite Experiential, Tactile, and Communal Encounters with Art
Big Feelings | Unsettled Things/Things I Had to Leave Behind
Seeds of Tradition | Ebb and Flow
Exhibition Dates: September 24 – November 20, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 27, 1pm-3pm
Seeds of Tradition Artist Talk: October 11, 12:30pm, Free
Big Feelings Artist Talk: October 18, 2025, 11am-1pm, Free
3D Printing Pen Workshops: November 15, 11am or 1pm, $15
Richmond, CA: This fall, Richmond Art Center presents four exhibitions that invite visitors into experiential, tactile, and communal encounters with art. The exhibitions open September 24 and run through November 20, 2025. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, September 27, from 1pm to 3pm.
In a world buzzing with AI, Big Feelings presents art powered by lived experience, intuition, and consciousness. The exhibition features a collaborative map of Richmond shaped by BIPOC narratives; a large-scale print installation exploring friendship with real advice from real people; and a participatory work of 400+ circles radiating feminine energy. Using letterpress, cartography, and the disciplined circle, each project transforms emotion into material. A free artist talk and circle-making workshop will be held Saturday, October 18, from 11am to 1pm.
Unsettled Things/Things I Had to Leave Behind
Xinchen Li’s solo show explores memory, loss, and migration through delicate 3D-printed sculptures of everyday objects that were left behind during her journey as an international student and recent immigrant to the U.S. She will lead two hands-on workshops on Saturday, November 15, at 11am or 1pm, guiding participants to create their own sculptures with biodegradable PLA. $15; registration required, space is limited.
Luis Garcia’s solo exhibition weaves portraits, spirit animals, and ritual imagery into a rich visual tapestry honoring cultural heritage, ancestral memory, and the deep connections between people, nature, and spirit. Garcia will guide a walkthrough of his exhibition on Saturday, October 11 at 12:30pm as part of Fall Family Day celebrations. This event is free and open to all.
This exhibition presents works by students from Ilah Jarvis’s watercolor classes at Richmond Art Center, alongside selected pieces by Ilah herself. The collection features works ranging from technically accomplished to charmingly expressive, showcasing the talents and artistic voices of our students.
Location & Hours
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804
Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 10am–4pm | Admission: Free
About Richmond Art Center: Richmond Art Center has been sharing art and creating with the community since 1936. Our programs include classes, exhibitions, and events at our facility in downtown Richmond, as well as off-site activities that bring free, high-quality art experiences to WCCUSD schools and community partners. richmondartcenter.org
Images (top to bottom): Artworks by Barbara Brunch from The 6000 Circle Project; Erin Fong; Xinchen Li; and Luis Garcia.
For more information contact:
Amy Spencer, amy@richmondartcenter.org, 646-301-1307
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