Great-ful Aging Workshop 4/25/26
Great-ful Aging Workshop A Writing & Movement Workshop with Susan Almazol Saturday, April 25, 1pm-3pm | $5 Richmond Art Center (Paint Studio), 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Through gentle movement, participants will explore the rich stories held within their bodies. They will then give voice to these inner narratives through quiet reflection and journaling. These […]
Spring Family Day 4/25/26
Spring Family Day Making and Growing Across Generations Saturday, April 25, 12pm-3pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join the fun at Spring Family Day, a free open house for kids and families! Explore the art in our galleries and get creative with drop-in art-making activities. Activities Include: Crafting your own […]
Unraveling the Lines: Artist Talk 4/25/26
Unraveling the Lines: Artist Talk Saturday, April 25, 11am start | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join us for an artist-led conversation and exhibition walkthrough of Weaving Between the Lines, exploring the connections between artists from the Golden Gate Weavers Guild and the Bay Area Basket Makers Guild. This event is […]
Mini Makers – Valentine’s Day Workshop (Ages 0-4)
Valentine’s Day Workshop For Mini Makers Ages 6 months to 4 years with a guardian | Registration required Mini Makers is a welcoming art space for children ages 0-4 and their guardians, offering a playful introduction to art-making with non-toxic paints, crayons, markers, watercolor, paper, glue, and more. Participating adults must supervise their Mini Maker […]
Wow, what a great response from our community!
A Message from the Interim Executive Director & Board President Dear Members and Friends, We are looking ahead to a great year in 2026 as we celebrate Richmond Art Center’s 90th Anniversary. Before we get into our plans for the upcoming months, however, we want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU! to all […]
WCCUSD Student Art Show: Reception 4/21/26
Reception for the WCCUSD Student Art Show Tuesday, April 21, 5pm-6:30pm (Award presentation: 5:45pm) Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Free A special reception to celebrate the artistic achievements of over 300 students from fifteen different West Contra Contra Unified School District schools participating in the annual WCCUSD Student Art Show! All friends […]
A Message from the Interim Executive Director & Board President
Wrapping up 2025 in a giant red bow Dear Friends, Over 70 vendors and 2,000 visitors joined us for the Holiday Arts Festival last week. It was our biggest festival yet! (If you attended, we’d love your feedback.) As we wrap up 2025 in a giant red bow, and anticipate our 90th Anniversary in 2026, […]
Press Release: Winter Exhibitions at Richmond Art Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, December 11, 2025 Winter Exhibitions at Richmond Art CenterArt of the African Diaspora | 3 Dykes Walk into a Bar | Spotlight on the Ceramics Studio Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center kicks off its 90th anniversary year with three new exhibitions celebrating the creativity of our community: from the artists of Art of the African Diaspora, to weaving […]
Support for Students During the WCCUSD Strike
Art Club: In Solidarity Yesterday, Thursday, December 4, 3,000 WCCUSD employees went on strike. Richmond Art Center stands with district teachers and staff, and we’re offering support to families on the picket lines and students affected by the strike. Next week, we’re opening up a day-program to provide a safe, creative space for students. Art Club: In […]
Spring Exhibitions Opening Reception 4/11/26
Opening Reception for Spring Exhibitions Saturday, April 11, 1pm-3pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join us as we celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions: Weaving Between the Lines: Golden Gate Weavers Guild & Bay Area Basket Makers Guild A Turbulent Landscape: Randy Jayne Rosenberg Embracing the Edges of Time: […]