New Summer Class for Youth (Ages 13-17): Framing Identity (Register NOW)

Framing Identity: Legends, Characters, and Icons New Summer Class for Youth Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11:00am – 2:30pm June 14 – June 30, 2022 For this three-week course, youth ages 13-17 will join artist Alex Martinez to explore the legends, characters and icons that have informed their personal identity and cultural understanding, while developing their […]

StarkInsider: ‘Crossings’ art reception featuring paintings by Dewey Crumpler

Link: https://www.starkinsider.com/2022/04/whats-happening-crossings-art-reception-featuring-paintings-by-dewey-crumpler.html What’s Happening: ‘Crossings’ art reception featuring paintings by Dewey Crumpler BY JEANNE POWELL – 04.01.2022 From April 6th to June 4th, the Richmond Art Center is presenting the paintings of popular local artist Dewey Crumpler. The exhibit features an absorbing survey of Crumpler’s “shipping container” work. More than 120 pieces of his art will be on display, providing […]

Spring Updates: A Message from José R. Rivera, Executive Director

Hello Friends, Could there be a more perfect cover artwork for our Spring Catalog than instructor Chris Harper Triplett’s Flower Cowgirl? Some students may recognize this piece as Chris created it as a demo in her watercolor class back in 2018. As Covid-19 case numbers continue to go down and the Bay Area gradually “opens […]

Register NOW for Spring Session Art Classes

Which class will you join? In-person classes for adults, teens and kids at Richmond Art Center Plus some online and offsite classes too And classes with bilingual instructors New classes include bookmaking, photomontage, plein air, chiaroscuro and glazing, woodworking, welded sculpture and dj-ing Don’t forget, needs-based scholarships are available

We’re Hiring! Education Coordinator

We’re Hiring! Education Coordinator (Part-Time) Join Richmond Art Center’s team. We’re looking for an Education Coordinator to support all Education Programs, Projects, Partnerships and Personnel – Online, On-site, and Off-site. Apply today! This position is open until filled.

Welcome Elaine Moreno, RAC’s new Visitor Services Coordinator!

We are so happy to welcome Elaine Moreno to Richmond Art Center’s staff team. Elaine is our new Visitor Services Coordinator. Please say hello and welcome to Elaine at the front desk next time you are at RAC! About Elaine: Elaine Moreno is a Bay Area born and raised Visual Artist, primarily working with Film […]

Spring Exhibitions Opening Reception
4/2/22

Spring Exhibitions Reception Saturday, April 2, 2pm-4pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Join us on Saturday, April 2, 2pm-4pm for the opening reception for our spring exhibitions: Dewey Crumpler: Crossings The first survey of Dewey Crumpler’s ‘shipping container’ work to be exhibited in the Bay Area. The exhibition will include over […]

Closing Meet & Greet
3/19/22

Closing Meet & Greet Art of the African Diaspora Closing Event: Saturday, March 19, 12pm-2pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804 Richmond Art Center and the AOTAD Steering Committee will host a special event for artists and art fans to come together one last time to celebrate Art of the African Diaspora […]

Artist Announcement: Right Here, Right Now, Richmond

We are so excited to announce the artists selected for Right Here, Right Now: A Biennial of Richmond Art! The artists participating in the second edition of the Biennial are: Adrian Delgado AJ Serrano Daniel Ballesteros Heather McAlister Janet Lipkin Jeff Maylath Karen Seneferu Melanin Buford These eight Richmond artists will contribute work to an […]