Summer Catalog & Message from Our Interim Executive Director
Summer Catalog & Message from Our Interim Executive Director Dear Members and Friends, I recently represented Richmond Art Center at the California for the Arts Summit in Sacramento. The theme, “Art, Resistance, and the Long Arc of Justice,” was truly inspiring and motivating. It is the 50th Anniversary of the California Arts Council (CAC), and […]
WCCUSD Students Honored with Achievement Awards
WCCUSD Students Honored with Achievement Awards Bravo to the young artists who won Artistic Achievement Awards in the 60th Annual WCCUSD Student Art Show! Come see their work, the exhibition is on view at Richmond Art Center until May 16. Artistic Achievement Awardees: Angel Duquez, De Anza High School Monserrath Guerrero Cruz, Richmond High School […]
Announcing the retirement of our Executive Director
Announcing the retirement of our Executive Director After six years of leadership, Richmond Art Center’s Executive Director, José Rivera, has retired (May 2026). José joined during the pandemic shutdown in summer 2020 and guided the organization through COVID-19 and its reopening in fall 2021. He brought steady leadership and a commitment to staff and community, prioritizing […]
Update on Class Pricing
Dear Community Members, Richmond Art Center exists because of you, your creativity, participation, and belief in the value of art and creative expression. Thank you for your support and for being central to Richmond Art Center’s creative community. As we navigate today’s economic climate, we want to share some upcoming changes. We are reviewing our […]
Press Release: 90 Years of Arts Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, April 22, 2026 90 Years of Arts EducationRichmond Art Center Announces Summer Semester Class LineupRichmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, RichmondClass listings: richmondartcenter.org/classes Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center announces its summer 2026 lineup of art classes, celebrating 90 years of community-based arts education. Founded in 1936 by arts educator Hazel Salmi as part of […]
Garden Clean-up Volunteers Needed
Caring for Our Courtyard: Community Work Day at Richmond Art Center Our courtyard at Richmond Art Center is a shared gathering space that welcomes visitors, hosts events, and supports much of our community programming. As spring approaches, we’re inviting community members and volunteers to help with light weeding and general cleanup as we prepare the […]
What is your Richmond Art Center story?
Call for Memorable Moments As Richmond Art Center marks its 90th anniversary in 2026, we’re reflecting on our history, not just a timeline, it is a living, evolving narrative made up of the many people who have passed through our studios, galleries, and programs. We invite you to be part of it. Please share a […]
90th Anniversary: Sponsorship Pledge Form
East Bay Express: Oakland artist reclaims queer youth in rage, yarn and memory
Feb 24, 2026 By Janis Hashe One of textile artist dani lopez’s bios tells part of her story: “After spending most of her life living in Oregon and trying to get out, she now lives in Oakland.” “Out,” in this case, means both “out of the repressive atmosphere of the place she was living,” and […]
Summer Exhibitions Opening Reception 6/27/26
Opening Reception for Summer Exhibitions Saturday, June 27, 1pm-3pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join us as we celebrate the opening of four new exhibitions this summer: Made in Richmond: Richmond Open Studios Preview Exhibition Daughter of the Earth: Pragati Sharma Mohanty The Confluence: Joyful Resistance Cut and Color: Explorations […]