Squarecylinder: John Wehrle, “Time and Tide”

By DeWitt ChengMay 27, 2025 Continuing to June 14, 2025 This massive retrospective of muralist John Wehrle reflects on a long career. Over this period the artist has produced murals that have become iconic in his East Bay home and far beyond. “Time & Tide,” guest-curated by former RAC Executive Director Jeff Nathanson, features scores […]

Don’t forget your NARM benefits this summer! A Message from the Board President

A Message from the Board President Hello, As summer approaches, it’s the perfect time to renew your Richmond Art Center membership – or join for the first time. Membership is more than supporting local arts; it also includes great perks like access to the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association (at the Individual+ level). This […]

New Art Classes for Kids

Drawing Games! Young artists (ages 5–12) will play drawing games together—building confidence, collaborating, and enjoying lots of silly fun. Thursdays, 12pm-2pm, June 12 – July 24 $150 for 6 sessions LEARN MORE AND REGISTER From Scraps to Sketchbook Making Books with Handmade Paper Young artists (ages 5–12) will learn how to make paper from recycled […]

Mobilize, Organize, Occupy: Closing Reception 9/6/25

Mobilize, Organize, Occupy: Closing Reception Saturday, September 6, 1pm-3pm |  Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join us for an informal closing reception – your last chance to see the exhibition and meet curator Kenneth P. Green Jr. About Donate

Richmond Open Studios 9/6/25

Richmond Open Studios Saturday, September 6, 11am-4pm  |  Free Featuring music by Tom Duarte, Presented by Richmond Renaissance Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Now in its third year, Richmond Open Studios invites the public to explore Richmond’s vibrant creative community as local artists open their studios for a weekend of artistic discovery, September […]

Plan Your Next Visit to Richmond Art Center

As summer approaches and schedules open up, we invite you to make Richmond Art Center part of your plans. Group Visits Explore our galleries with your group during open hours, Wednesday through Saturday, 10am–4pm. Admission is free. Please notify us in advance for groups of 15 or more Interested in a guided tour? Contact us […]

Mobilize, Organize, Occupy: Gallery Walkthrough 7/26/25

Mobilize, Organize, Occupy: Gallery Walkthrough Saturday, July 26, 11am-12pm |  Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join curator Kenneth P. Green Jr. – and son of the artist – for a guided walkthrough of the exhibition Mobilize, Organize, Occupy: Three Moments of Bay Area Activism Through the Lens of Kenneth P. Green […]

Press Release: Spring Family Day – Art-making fun served family style!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, April 30, 2025 Spring Family DayArt-making fun… served family style! Saturday, May 17, 12pm-3pm  | FREERichmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, RichmondEvent webpage: richmondartcenter.org/familyday Richmond, CA: Join us on Saturday, May 17, from 12pm to 3pm for art-making fun… served family style at Richmond Art Center’s annual Spring Family Day! This free event features all-ages drop-in art […]

Reassembled Memories: Artist Walkthrough with Jeanie Kashima 7/12/25

Reassembled Memories: Artist Walkthrough Saturday, July 12, 12pm-1pm  |  Free Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA Join artist Jeanie Kashima for a guided walkthrough of her exhibition Reassembled Memories.  Immediately following, the opening reception for all summer exhibitions will be held from 1pm-3pm. Both events are free and open to all. No rsvp […]