Summer Art Camp for Kids – a few spots left!

Summer Art Camp for Kids Need camp? We have a few spots left this summer in camps focusing on zine-making, animation and more!
Inspired by Toshiko Takaezu

Inspired by Toshiko Takaezu Last week in the “Women in Ceramics” class, students drew inspiration from the renowned artist Toshiko Takaezu. They created hollow orbs using Takaezu’s technique of paddling large closed-form pots until they achieved a “rounder than round” shape. Further emulating Takaezu’s approach, the students then suspended their work in hammocks outside in the […]
In Memoriam: Michael Stephens, Brilliant Grant Writer to Many

In Memoriam: Michael Stephens With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Michael Stephens, a grant-writing extraordinaire whose wit, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to nonprofits enriched the lives of many. Michael passed away peacefully last week in Oregon, leaving behind a legacy that spans decades and touches countless people. A longtime resident of Point Richmond, Michael’s […]
Win a free class!! 2024 Membership Drive

Win a free class!! During our 2024 Membership Drive, we’re hosting a class giveaway. Five randomly selected individuals will win a free class of their choice during the fall 2024 semester.* HOW TO ENTER: Winners will be announced in July 2024! *TERMS: Members who join or renew in May or June 2024, as well as […]
Richmond Standard: Richmond Art Center seeks applicants for artist residency, board

Web link: https://richmondstandard.com/richmond/2024/04/30/richmond-art-center-seeks-applicants-for-artist-residency-board/ Richmond Art Center seeks applicants for artist residency, board By Kathy Chouteau The Richmond Art Center (RAC) is offering opportunities for a residency for one special artist and board positions for those wishing to support local art. The Richmond Artist Residency enables an “emerging or mid-career artist to pursue their creative work, while also […]
Richmond Art Center is looking for new Board members

Join Our Board If you are passionate about art and the community then joining our board might be for you! Richmond Art Center’s board plays an important role in supporting and guiding the organization. Different individual board members bring different experience, skills, knowledge and connections to their Board work. Read Richmond Art Center’s Mission, Vision and Values. […]
Press Release: Spring Family Day celebrates light and new beginnings through art

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, April 18, 2024 SPECIAL EVENT Spring Family Day Celebrate Light and New Beginnings through Art!Saturday, April 27, 2024, 12pm-3pm | FREERichmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, RichmondEvent webpage: richmondartcenter.org/familyday Richmond, CA: We’re gathering on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 12pm to 3pm, to celebrate light and new beginnings through art-making at Spring […]
Free Summer Classes for Youth

Make Art with Us this Summer! Free Art Classes for Teens and Young Adults About the Program: The Youth Artist Xchange is a series of free summer intensive classes. The program gives middle and high school students, as well as young adults (up to 24 years), in-depth, hands-on arts learning experiences in our studios led […]
Richmond Open Studios 8/17/24

Richmond Open Studios Saturday, August 17, 11am-5pm Richmond Art Center (courtyard), 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA FREE Richmond Art Center is excited to be one of the participating venues for Richmond Open Studios. Open Studio artists who will be at Richmond Art Center on August 17 are: Richmond Open Studios is organized by the Visual Artists of […]
Richmond Standard: WCCUSD Student Art Show poised to bloom at Richmond Art Center

Weblink: https://richmondstandard.com/richmond/2024/03/27/wccusd-student-art-show-poised-to-bloom-at-richmond-art-center/ WCCUSD Student Art Show poised to bloom at Richmond Art Center By Kathy Chouteau Three spring exhibitions are readying to debut Wednesday, April 10 at the Richmond Art Center (RAC), including the 58th Annual WCCUSD Student Art Show, Home Show and Art Blooms Here. The exhibitions will run through May 18. “Spring exhibitions at the Richmond Art […]