The Eastside View: Mildred Howard’s Spirit and Matter

Writer and composer Charles Shere has written a deeply intriguing review of our exhibition, Mildred Howard: Spirit and Matter. He places her imposing work in an art historical context and illuminates its importance in contemporary society. More of Shere’s writing can be found on his blog, The Eastside View. Installation, Mildred Howard: Spirit and Matter , […]
Support the Richmond Art Center by participating in 24 hour “East Bay Gives” Online Fundraiser on May 5th
On Tuesday, May 5, 2015 get ready to give for 24 hours to benefit your favorite local nonprofits. This is a great way to donate to organizations doing fantastic work like the Richmond Art Center. One of the oldest arts organizations in the Bay Area and the largest arts center in the East Bay, the Richmond […]
Art in the Community: Families Create Floats for Richmond’s Cinco de Mayo Parade

Art in the Community Director Rebeca Garcia-Gonzalez shares an exciting update on how the program is engaging Richmond families in support of one of the city’s most important cultural celebrations of the year, Cinco de Mayo: “Latino families are the students in a new class the Richmond Art Center is offering in collaboration with the […]
San Francisco Chronicle Review by Ken Baker: Mildred Howard at Richmond Art Center: Wide range of moods

We are pleased to share San Francisco Chronicle art critic Kenneth Baker’s review of Mildred Howard’s Spirit and Matter retrospective. The exhibit runs through May 24 in the Main & West Galleries. Mildred Howard at Richmond Art Center: Wide range of moods By Kenneth Baker, Friday April 17 “Spirit and Matter,” Berkeley artist Mildred Howard’s retrospective […]
Radio Free Richmond: Mildred Howard on Art, Race, and Memory

Radio Free Richmond | April 1, 2015
Richmond Pulse: Art Center Tours Unveil its Possibilities

Our first Saturday bilingual See & Make Art Tours are a favorite part of our month! We love opening our doors to new (and returning) families and kids, showing them the art in our galleries, hearing what they think and inspiring them to create art during a hands-on activity. Last month we were lucky to […]
KQED Arts: 50 Years of Honoring Young Artists at the Richmond Art Center

KQED Arts | March 30, 2015
San Francisco Chronicle: Why Mildred Howard Wields 130 Butcher Knives for Art

San Francisco Chronicle | March 18, 2015
Press Release: Artist Mildred Howard Showcases Work in New Solo Exhibition at Richmond Art Center

The Richmond Art Center announces its spring exhibitions which includes an exhibition of works by artist Mildred Howard, plus a milestone 50 years of the annual exhibition of the West Contra Costa Unified School District Student Show. These exhibitions will open with a reception on Saturday, Mar 21 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The main […]
Contra Costa Times: From Sociology Teacher to Sculpture Artist

Contra Costa Times | February 10, 2015