A Message from the Interim Executive Director & Board President
Wrapping up 2025 in a giant red bow Dear Friends, Over 70 vendors and 2,000 visitors joined us for the Holiday Arts Festival last week. It was our biggest festival yet! (If you attended, we’d love your feedback.) As we wrap up 2025 in a giant red bow, and anticipate our 90th Anniversary in 2026, […]
Press Release: Winter Exhibitions at Richmond Art Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, December 11, 2025 Winter Exhibitions at Richmond Art CenterArt of the African Diaspora | 3 Dykes Walk into a Bar | Spotlight on the Ceramics Studio Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center kicks off its 90th anniversary year with three new exhibitions celebrating the creativity of our community: from the artists of Art of the African Diaspora, to weaving […]
Support for Students During the WCCUSD Strike
Art Club: In Solidarity Yesterday, Thursday, December 4, 3,000 WCCUSD employees went on strike. Richmond Art Center stands with district teachers and staff, and we’re offering support to families on the picket lines and students affected by the strike. Next week, we’re opening up a day-program to provide a safe, creative space for students. Art Club: In […]
Art of the African Diaspora: Closing Reception 3/15/26
Art of the African Diaspora Closing Reception Sunday, March 15, 2026, 2pm-4pm* Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Join us for a final celebration of Art of the African Diaspora at Richmond Art Center in 2026! Come congratulate the artists, learn about their journeys, and celebrate the rich legacy of this long-standing […]
3 Dykes Walk into a Bar: Artist Talk with dani lopez 2/28/26
3 Dykes Walk into a Bar: Artist Talk with dani lopez Saturday, February 28, 2pm-3pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join artist dani lopez for an artist talk about her creative practice and solo exhibition, 3 Dykes Walk into a Bar. About Donate
Art of the African Diaspora: Public Art in Our Communities Panel 2/21/26
Art of the African Diaspora: Public Art in Our Communities A conversation with Kristine Mays, James Moore, Malik Seneferu, Denise Pate, and Flo Wiley Saturday, February 21, 12pm-1:30pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Join us for a conversation on the power and process of public art. Artists Kristine Mays, James Moore […]
Ceramics Class Drop x 2
Two New Ceramics Classes Added to Our Winter 2026 Lineup! Beginning Wheel Taster Tuesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Jan 6 – Feb 24 Learn the fundamentals of throwing on the wheel in a supportive learning environment with other beginners. La maestra habla español. Animamos a los hispanohablantes a registrarse! LEARN MORE Beginning Hand + Wheel Wednesdays, 10am-12pm, Jan 7 – […]
Art of the African Diaspora Artistic Achievement Awardee Talk 1/24/25
Art of the African Diaspora Artistic Achievement Awardee Talk Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11am-12:30pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Join us for a conversation with the artists who received Artistic Achievement Awards for their work in Art of the African Diaspora: Ashlie Kègo, Paradise, and Max Wheaton. Top Image: Artwork by Ashlie […]
Winter Exhibitions Opening Reception 1/24/26
Opening Reception for Winter Exhibitions Saturday, January 24, 1pm-3pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join us as we celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions: Art of the African Diaspora 3 Dykes Walk into a Bar… Spotlight on the Ceramics Studio Come meet the artists, explore the work, and warm […]
Art Matters Now More Than Ever
A Message from our Interim Executive Director and Board President Dear Friends, The story of how Hazel Salmi founded the Richmond Art Center (RAC) in 1936 is one of creativity, tenacity, and vision. Since then, hundreds more stories have unfolded at RAC: a historically significant art center that has provided arts education, served as a […]