Richmond Standard: Richmond Art Center’s 54th Holiday Arts Fest draws a crowd

Thanks to the Richmond Standard for this great recap of our 2016 Holiday Arts Festival! “The Richmond Art Center (RAC) hosted the 54th edition of their popular Holiday Arts Fest on Sunday, and a bustling turnout enjoyed the 50-plus artisan vendors, engaging make-your-own-art tables and some tasty food offerings.” Read the rest of the article […]

A December Message from Our Executive Director

Dear Richmond Art Center family, As the Richmond Standard wrote in the October 18, 2016  issue: When it comes to treasured resources in the Bay Area, it’s hard to top what the Richmond Art Center has brought to the area for 80 years. The robust venue . . .  is accessible, attractive and overflowing with artistic […]

5 Ways to Give to the RAC on #GivingTuesday

Donate today to help support our scholarships for local youth and adults, free community classes and events, and our galleries and exhibitions. Today your donation will be matched dollar for dollar by a generous anonymous donor. Buy a Membership Gift Certificate at our Holiday Arts Festival on Sunday, December 4. Read more about the benefits […]

Press Release: 54th Annual Holiday Arts Festival

54th Annual Holiday Arts Festival Is Richmond Art Center’s Largest Community Event of the Year Richmond favorite festival hosts 50+ artisan vendors, local nonprofit community partners, gourmet food trucks and a silent auction. RICHMOND, CA — November 4, 2016—On Sunday, December 4, 2016, the largest community event and fundraiser for the Richmond Art Center returns […]

Holiday Workshops and Classes!

Looking to add some creativity to your holidays? Or perhaps you want to make some gifts to give this season? Check out these holiday-themed one-day workshops and sign up soon! Family Holiday Workshop: Gingerbread & Printmaking Get ready for the holidays with some art making fun! Parents and children are invited to create fun and […]

A Note from the Education Team

Dear Art Center Family, It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Art Center.  As we close our celebrations of 80 years this year — and begin to look forward, we continue to ask ourselves, “What does it mean to be a community arts space in Richmond?” For us that means taking a […]

Fall Family Day/Skeletonfest Recap

This year’s vibrant Fall Family Day, Skeletonfest, welcomed almost 350 people to the Art Center. Focused on traditional arts associated with Dia de los Muertos, kids and grownups enjoyed making paper flowers, mini pinatas, metal milgros and Calavera hats. DJ Agana kept the mood lively and we were so proud to share our space with […]

Skeletonfest Is This Sunday!

Join us on Sunday, October 23 for this year’s Fall Family Day: Skeletonfest!  You can even add your name to our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1825637091003311/ Celebrate the Fall and upcoming Day of the Dead at the Richmond Art Center with an afternoon full of fun and art-making for all ages. Make Calavera hats with Dawn Gonzales, mini […]