Art of the African Diaspora: Celebrating 25 Years
3/6/22

Art of the African Diaspora: Celebrating 25 Years Reception: Sunday, March 6, 12pm-4:30pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804 RSVP REQUIRED – Space is limited! Timeslot 1: 12pm-1:15pm – RSVP Timeslot 2: 1:30pm-2:45pm – RSVP Timeslot 3: 3pm-4:15pm – RSVP Join us for a special reception on Sunday, March 6, 12pm-4:30pm for […]
Covid-19 Update: Galleries open 1/20; Studios temporarily closed
Studio Classes Due to the surge in Covid-19 cases we are postponing on-site classes for the safety of everyone involved for a few weeks. Students enrolled in in-person actvities will receive updates about their classes. Exhibitions New winter exhibitions are scheduled to open on January 20, 2022. To prevent the spread of Covid-19, mask wearing […]
Our Winter 2022 Catalog is here!

Our Winter 2022 Catalog is here! Browse listings for in-person and online classes starting weekly January through March. And read about upcoming winter exhibitions. Winter 2022 Class Catalog PDF (download to print or share with your friends!) Cover image: Detail of a color study by Rebeca Garcia-González for a large-scale mural to be unveiled at RAC in 2022. Rebeca […]
A message from RAC’s Executive Director and Board President

Hello Friends, Thank you for being an important part of Richmond Art Center’s vibrant and creative community. We really appreciate your generosity — especially now when your continued financial support is so vital to keep Richmond Art Center running. For 85 years Richmond Art Center has been sharing and nurturing creativity in Richmond, CA. We […]
Exhibiting During a Pandemic: An Artist Reflects

“It gave me a sense of hope and that my circle of support was widening at a time when we were all feeling increased isolation.” By Laura Kamian McDermott In Summer of 2019 I dropped off my “Studio Ceiling, Giant Trade Center” tapestry at the Richmond Art Center for their annual Members Exhibition. I was […]
Press Release: 59th Annual Holiday Arts Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 26, 2021 59th Annual Holiday Arts Festival Get creative and give creative this holiday season Online and In-Person Activities | November & December 2021Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CAEvent webpage: richmondartcenter.org/haf Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center invites creative gift-makers, holiday shoppers and art lovers to experience the 59th Annual Holiday […]
KALW: Artist Rigo 23 honors incarcerated Native activist Leonard Peltier with a 12-foot statue

JENEE DARDEN SPEAKS WITH RIGO 23 ABOUT HIS EXHIBITION ‘TIME AND AGAIN’ AT RICHMOND ART CENTER For decades, activists around the world have been pushing for the release of Leonard Peltier. The Native American activist was convicted of murdering two FBI agents in 1971 during a shootout on a South Dakota reservation. Peltier has been […]
Feliz día de los Muertos | With Love… Issue 29

ISSUE 29 Feliz día de los Muertos | Get Ready for the Holiday Arts Festival | Seeing Urban Nature new classBe Part of the 25th Anniversary | Upcoming Classes | In Memoriam Feliz día de los Muertos Día de los MuertosSaturday, October 23, 12pm-3pm* at Richmond Art CenterFREE Family Day is back at RAC with […]
Meet Teaching Artist Julia Beery

Julia Beery is a science illustrator with a passion for drawing all the animal, plant, and fungi who live in the Bay Area. Her most peaceful moments are spent capturing the curve of a petal in ink. When Julia is not creating science illustrations she likes to sew clothing and embroider what she already owns […]
Papel Picado and a Marigold Watercolor for Día de los Muertos

Teaching artist Tatiana Ortiz teaches us how to make papel picado and a marigold watercolor for Día de los Muertos. PAPEL PICADO Supplies needed: Tissue paper, scissors, string, tape (optional) MARIGOLD WATERCOLOR Supplies needed: Watercolor paint, cup of water, water color paper, oil pastel, pencil