Just Added: New Summer Art Classes!
Five new art classes have just been added to our summer lineup! Whether you’re trying something new or diving deeper, there’s something for everyone – take a look: Mixed Media Magic (Kids, Ages 5-12) Drawing Outside the Lines: Mixed Media Drawing (Adults, Ages 18+) Chain, Chain, Chains (Adults, Ages 18+) Cyanotype Foundations (Adults, Ages 18+) […]
Announcing Exhibition Selected from Open Call: Unsettled Things by Xinchen Li
Richmond Art Center is pleased to announce the exhibition selected from our recent Call for Proposals: Unsettled Things/Things I Had to Leave Behind by artist Xinchen Li. Li’s solo show will explore memory, loss, and migration through delicate sculptures – created using a 3D printing pen and biodegradable PLA – of everyday objects left behind during her journey as an […]
Press Release: Three new exhibitions opening this summer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, May 28, 2025 Past & PresentThree New Exhibitions Opening This July at Richmond Art CenterMade in Richmond | Mobilize, Organize, Occupy | Reassembled Memories Exhibition Dates: July 9 – September 6, 2025Opening Reception: Saturday, July 12, 1pm-3pmRichmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pmExhibitions and events are all free and no rsvp is necessary […]
John Wehrle’s Murals in Richmond and the Surrounding Area
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Squarecylinder: John Wehrle, “Time and Tide”
By DeWitt ChengMay 27, 2025 Continuing to June 14, 2025 This massive retrospective of muralist John Wehrle reflects on a long career. Over this period the artist has produced murals that have become iconic in his East Bay home and far beyond. “Time & Tide,” guest-curated by former RAC Executive Director Jeff Nathanson, features scores […]
Don’t forget your NARM benefits this summer! A Message from the Board President
A Message from the Board President Hello, As summer approaches, it’s the perfect time to renew your Richmond Art Center membership – or join for the first time. Membership is more than supporting local arts; it also includes great perks like access to the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association (at the Individual+ level). This […]
New Art Classes for Kids
Drawing Games! Young artists (ages 5–12) will play drawing games together—building confidence, collaborating, and enjoying lots of silly fun. Thursdays, 12pm-2pm, June 12 – July 24 $150 for 6 sessions LEARN MORE AND REGISTER From Scraps to Sketchbook Making Books with Handmade Paper Young artists (ages 5–12) will learn how to make paper from recycled […]
Mobilize, Organize, Occupy: Closing Reception 9/6/25
Mobilize, Organize, Occupy: Closing Reception Saturday, September 6, 1pm-3pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join us for an informal closing reception – your last chance to see the exhibition and meet curator Kenneth P. Green Jr. About Donate
Richmond Open Studios 9/6/25
Richmond Open Studios Saturday, September 6, 11am-4pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Now in its third year, Richmond Open Studios invites the public to explore Richmond’s vibrant creative community as local artists open their studios for a weekend of artistic discovery, September 6–7. Richmond Art Center is thrilled to be […]
Plan Your Next Visit to Richmond Art Center
As summer approaches and schedules open up, we invite you to make Richmond Art Center part of your plans. Group Visits Explore our galleries with your group during open hours, Wednesday through Saturday, 10am–4pm. Admission is free. Please notify us in advance for groups of 15 or more Interested in a guided tour? Contact us […]
