November life model sessions announced
Life Model Open Studio Sessions Settle in for an afternoon of figure drawing and painting, using your choice of media. Work at your own pace with a live model in our studio. Open to all experience levels. Registration required. Note, November sessions will feature a clothed model. November Sessions Friday, November 13, 1pm-4pm Friday, November 20, 1pm-4pm […]
Fall, Halloween, and Día de los Muertos Fun
Mini Makers Ages 6 months-4 years with a guardian, $20 per session Thursdays, 11am-1pm Oct 22, Nov 5, & Dec 3 Join Ms. Tatiana in the Youth Studio for fall-themed crafts designed for little artists and their grown-ups. Learn more and register… Halloween Trick-or-Treating All Ages, Free Gallery Hours: Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm Oct 28 – Oct […]
New artworks by Adrian Delgado and Hayley Ferreira welcome visitors to Richmond Art Center
“Tomorrow Stories” prompts artists to imagine a hopeful future In celebration of Richmond Art Center’s 90th anniversary, we’re thrilled to unveil two new artworks welcoming visitors at our Barrett Avenue and 25th Street entrances. The Tomorrow Stories project invited two local artists to imagine a hopeful future for Richmond and its people. At the 25th […]
Sponsor the 64th Annual Holiday Arts Festival
Showcase Your Business at the 2026 Holiday Arts Festival Promote your business to a creative crowd who wants to shop local! ABOUT THE FESTIVAL 64th Annual Holiday Arts FestivalSunday, December 6, 2025, 10am-4pm | Admission is Free Every year, the Holiday Arts Festival welcomes over 1,250 visitors to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts from local arts […]
Holiday Arts Festival 2026 – Vendor/Exhibitor Terms and Conditions
VENDOR/EXHIBITOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS This contract states the terms of agreement for the provision of table space at the Richmond Art Center’s 64th Annual Holiday Arts Festival, hereafter referred to as “The Event”. Only persons or entities that have been approved as exhibitors by the Richmond Art Center may sign this contract. The Event will […]
Richmond Confidential: Richmond Art Center celebrates 90 years, welcomes new executive director
Richmond Art Center celebrates 90 years, welcomes new executive director Oct 3, 2026 By Kira Logan Fifteen years after volunteering at the Richmond Art Center as an emerging artist, Vicky Chen returned as its executive director, joining the center’s 90th anniversary gala in September, just four days into the job. “I was a volunteer, but […]
Thank you for a wonderful 90th anniversary gala
It was a night to remember, and together we met our fundraising goal! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Richmond Art Center’s 90th Anniversary Gala on Friday, September 25, 2026. It was a wonderful evening celebrating our founder, Hazel Salmi, and the artists, students, teachers, staff, volunteers, supporters, and partners who have made […]
One last conspiracy!?!
Don’t Miss the Great Tortilla Conspiracy’s Final Performance After 20 years of edible performance art, the Great Tortilla Conspiracy is retiring. Don’t miss your last chance to see this legendary Bay Area collective in action!!! The Great Tortilla Conspiracy will bring their screenprinted tortillas to Richmond Art Center’s 90th Anniversary Gala on Friday, September 25. Guests […]
90th Anniversary Gala: Auction Preview
A Sneak Peek at Our 90th Gala Auction Get a first look at some of the incredible items up for grabs at our 90th Anniversary Gala on September 25. 100% of auction proceeds from the live and silent auctions support Richmond Art Center’s community programs. LIVE AUCTION Enrique Chagoya Don’t Think the Unthinkable 1991, Etching on […]
Call for Art: Student Metals, Jewelry & Glass Exhibition
CALL FOR STUDENT ART! Student Metals, Jewelry & Glass Exhibition Exhibition: January 20 – March 20, 2027Opening Reception: Saturday, January 23, 2027, 1pm-3pmLocation: Community Gallery Like a jewel box, this exhibition brings together some of the smallest-scale works created in Richmond Art Center’s studios. Featuring sculptural and wearable pieces made with metals, glass, stone, and […]