Press Release: Dewey Crumpler: Crossings
Dewey Crumpler: Crossings Invention and prophecy in Dewey Crumpler’s shipping containers Exhibition: April 6 – June 4, 2022Reception: Saturday, April 2, 2pm-4pmArtist’s Talk: Saturday, April 30, 1pm Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 10am-2pmLocation: Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804 Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center announces Dewey Crumpler: Crossings, the first survey of Dewey Crumpler’s shipping container series work […]
Special Event: From Africa to Richmond
From Africa to Richmond Special Event for Black History Month Online Presentation by Patricia Mapps Monday, February 28, 7pm-8pm PST | FREE CLICK HERE TO RSVP: https://richmondartcenter.org/events/from-africa-to-richmond/ For Black History Month, Richmond Art Center will present Patricia Mapps: From Africa to Richmond, on Monday, February 28 at 7pm. Through archival research, oral history, and DNA, Patricia has […]
San Francisco Chronicle: Black History Month 2022: events, performances and more ways to celebrate in the Bay Area
Scroll down to see Art of the African Diaspora at Richmond Art Center listed in the San Francisco Chronicle among many awesome events happening during Black History Month! Black History Month 2022: events, performances and more ways to celebrate in the Bay Area Anne Schrager January 31, 2022Updated: February 2, 2022, 3:23 pm February is officially […]
Your Well-Being Is Our Priority: New Covid-19 Visitor Policies
We have updated our vaccination requirement for students taking in-person classes at Richmond Art Center. As of 2/1/22 all students must be fully vaccinated to the maximum extent for which they are eligible. Students enrolled in current classes should have their proof of vaccination documents ready to show a RAC staff person at their first class. See […]
Calling All Richmond Artists! Biennial of Richmond Art
Right Here, Right Now: A Biennial of Richmond Art Deadline to Enter: Monday, February 21 (free entry!) All artists who live and/or work in Richmond are invited to submit work for Right Here, Right Now: A Biennial of Richmond Art. Now in its second iteration, this exhibition looks at the excellent and risk-taking new work being […]
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 […]
