Art of the African Diaspora: Closing Reception 3/15/26
Art of the African Diaspora Closing Reception Sunday, March 15, 2026, 2pm-4pm* Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Join us for a final celebration of Art of the African Diaspora at Richmond Art Center in 2026! Come congratulate the artists, learn about their journeys, and celebrate the rich legacy of this long-standing […]
3 Dykes Walk into a Bar: Artist Talk with dani lopez 2/28/26
3 Dykes Walk into a Bar: Artist Talk with dani lopez Saturday, February 28, 2pm-3pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join artist dani lopez for a conversation with Elena Gross about her creative practice and solo exhibition, 3 Dykes Walk into a Bar. dani lopez is a textile artist working […]
California Arts Council 2026 Grants Workshop 4/9/26
California Arts Council 2026 Grants Workshop Thursday, April 9, 5:30pm-7pm Free, Registration Requested Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804 Learn how to apply for state arts funding! California Arts Council program specialists will provide an overview of 2026 grant opportunities, share tips and insights into the application process, and offer best practices […]
Art of the African Diaspora: Public Art in Our Communities Panel 2/21/26
Art of the African Diaspora: Public Art in Our Communities A conversation with Kristine Mays, James Moore, Malik Seneferu, Denise Pate, and Flo Wiley Saturday, February 21, 12pm-1:30pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Join us for a conversation on the power and process of public art. Artists Kristine Mays, James Moore […]
Ceramics Class Drop x 2
Two New Ceramics Classes Added to Our Winter 2026 Lineup! Beginning Wheel Taster Tuesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Jan 6 – Feb 24 Learn the fundamentals of throwing on the wheel in a supportive learning environment with other beginners. La maestra habla español. Animamos a los hispanohablantes a registrarse! LEARN MORE Beginning Hand + Wheel Wednesdays, 10am-12pm, Jan 7 – […]
Visual Artists of Richmond – Artist Gathering 1/29/26
Visual Artists of Richmond Artist Gathering Thursday, January 29, 6pm-7:30pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Visual Artists of Richmond invites local artists to join their monthly gathering. This is a space to connect, hear updates from VAR, and share artist announcements. Open to the public. All artists welcome! RSVP contact@visualartistsofrichmond.org Richmond […]
Art of the African Diaspora Artistic Achievement Awardee Talk 1/24/25
Art of the African Diaspora Artistic Achievement Awardee Talk Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11am-12:30pm Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Join us for a conversation with the artists who received Artistic Achievement Awards for their work in Art of the African Diaspora: Ashlie Kègo, Paradise, and Max Wheaton. Top Image: Artwork by Max […]
Winter Exhibitions Opening Reception 1/24/26
Opening Reception for Winter Exhibitions Saturday, January 24, 1pm-3pm | Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join us as we celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions: Art of the African Diaspora 3 Dykes Walk into a Bar… Spotlight on the Ceramics Studio Come meet the artists, explore the work, and warm […]
Art Matters Now More Than Ever
A Message from our Interim Executive Director and Board President Dear Friends, The story of how Hazel Salmi founded the Richmond Art Center (RAC) in 1936 is one of creativity, tenacity, and vision. Since then, hundreds more stories have unfolded at RAC: a historically significant art center that has provided arts education, served as a […]
Press Release: Shop Unique Crafts from 60+ Local Makers at the Holiday Arts Festival
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, October 29, 2025 Shop Unique Crafts from 60+ Local Makers at the Holiday Arts Festival Sunday, December 7, 10am-4pm | Free AdmissionRichmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CAEvent webpage: richmondartcenter.org/HAF Richmond, CA: Richmond Art Center invites the community to the 63rd Annual Holiday Arts Festival on Sunday, December 7, from 10am to […]