63rd Annual Holiday Arts Festival 12/7/25

63rd Annual Holiday Arts Festival Sunday, December 7, 2025, 10am-4pm  |  Admission is Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Every year the Holiday Arts Festival offers something for everyone, combining opportunities to explore, create, and shop for affordable, handmade goods from local artisans. Unique, Handmade Gifts by Local Arts & Crafts Vendors […]

Fall Art Classes for Kids & Teens

Explore our lineup of kids and teen classes below – and get ready to make art this fall! New students, use coupon code fallleaves2025 for 20% off your first class.Terms: Code can only be used once per student. Classes available until full. Not applicable to workshops. Mindful Cross Stitching Beginner-friendly needlework class teaching cross-stitch patterns and basic […]

Fall Family Day 10/11/25

Fall Family Day Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day Saturday, October 11, 12pm-3pm |  Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a fun-filled afternoon of art-making for the whole family! Drop in for hands-on art activities, music, and games.  About Donate

East Bay Express: They would not be silenced

Richmond Art Center photo exhibit captures past activism By Janis HasheJul 22, 2025 No photographs exist of the American Revolution, which created a new, free nation. No photographs exist of the 1381 English Peasants’ Revolt battling crippling taxes and serfdom. No photographs exist of the 508 B.C.E. Athenian Revolution, which deposed the tyrant Hippias and […]

HAF Application Received!

Thank you! We have received your application for the Holiday Arts Festival. All applicants will be notified whether or not they are selected by Thursday, October 2, 2025. If you have any questions, please email amy@richmondartcenter.org   About Donate

Be Part of the Holiday Arts Festival! Call for Arts and Crafts Vendors

63rd Annual Holiday Arts Festival Deadline for Vendors to Apply: Sunday, September 21, 2025 Event Details: 63rd Annual Holiday Arts Festival Sunday, December 7, 2025, 10am-4pmRichmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, RichmondEvent webpage: richmondartcenter.org/haf Unique, Handmade Gifts by Over 50 Local Arts & Crafts Vendors Famous Ceramics Studio Sale Free Art Activities Community Partner Pop-Ups Raffle, […]

Hello Fall Classes

 Registration for Fall Classes Opens in 3, 2, 1… Registration Opens: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10am Popular classes fill fast – don’t miss out! New Student Discount: New students, use code fallleaves2025 for 20% off your first class.* Online Registration Tips: Preview Now: Class listings are now available for preview on our website, so you […]

Flash Sale: Metals Workshops

Try something new this summer! We’re offering a limited-time discount on upcoming jewelry workshops. Register by Monday, July 7 to lock in these reduced rates:  Stacking Rings Create your own stacking rings while learning how to texture metal, size rings, and solder ring bands. No experience necessary. Adult Workshop (Ages 14+ Welcome)Saturday, July 12, 10am-4pm […]

In Memory of Orlonda Uffre

With sadness, we share the passing of Orlonda Uffre. Orlonda Uffre was a Bay Area curator, artist, and arts educator who played a leading role in Art of the African Diaspora at Richmond Art Center – curating the exhibition for many years and helping shape one of the region’s most vital annual showcases of art by Black artists. […]

Summer Life Model Sessions Are Here

Bring your favorite materials and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of drawing or painting from a nude model. Open to students of all levels who can work independently. Join for only $25! SUMMER SCHEDULE Saturday, June 28, 1pm-4pm Friday, July 25, 1pm-4pm Friday, August 15, 1pm-4pm Join a Session