Richmond Art Center

09/24/2026

Discover the beauty of simplicity, imperfection, impermanence, and mindful presence with each brushstroke.

There's just A FEW SPOTS LEFT in our "Beginning Japanese Brush Painting and Calligraphy" class starting next week.

Beginning Japanese Brush Painting and Calligraphy
Class for Adults with Sensei Yoshikawa
Thursdays, 4:30pm-6:30pm, Oct 1 - Nov 5
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond CA

https://www.hisawyer.com/the-richmond-art-center/schedules/activity-set/1937209?source=semesters

09/23/2026

New class- Butane Torch Jewelry Making: Rings and Pendants

Explore the art of metalsmithing with a portable tabletop setup and micro/butane-style torch. Build practical skills while creating stacker rings and a gemstone pendant. Beginners welcome!

Class for Adults
Thursdays, 10am-1pm, Oct 1 - Oct 22
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond CA

https://www.hisawyer.com/the-richmond-art-center/schedules/activity-set/2004385?source=semesters

09/21/2026

Mini Makers is a welcoming art space for children ages 0-4 and their guardians, offering a playful introduction to art-making. Join us for upcoming fall-theme art projects with Ms Tatiana!

https://richmondartcenter.org/announcements/mini-makers/

09/19/2026

Vendor deadline application is tomorrow!

Richmond Art Center invites local artists and makers to apply for the Holiday Arts Festival on Sunday, December 6, 2026, 10am-4pm.

Showcase your handcrafted work to a creative, gift-loving crowd. Each year, more than 1,000 visitors come to shop for unique gifts from local artists, enjoy food and drinks, and make art together. No fee to apply. First-time vendors welcome!

Festival highlights:
- Unique, handmade gifts from 50+ local arts & crafts vendors
- Famous Ceramics Studio Sale
- Free art activities
- Community partner pop-ups
- Raffle, food and drinks, and more!

Apply by September 20 to be considered.

https://richmondartcenter.org/announcements/haf2026application/

09/16/2026

Last call for arts and crafts vendors! There is less than one week left to apply for the Holiday Arts Festival.

Richmond Art Center invites local artists and makers to apply for the Holiday Arts Festival. Showcase your handcrafted work to a creative, gift-loving crowd. No fee to apply, first-time vendors welcome.

Application Deadline: Sunday, September 20, 2026

https://richmondartcenter.org/announcements/haf2026application/

09/15/2026

Love color and want to push watercolor in new directions? This hands-on workshop invites you to splash, drip, layer, and experiment with paint to create vibrant grounds, then build your own imagery on top through overlapping shapes and transparencies.

Come discover unexpected effects and a fresh way of seeing your subject matter.

Learn more: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-richmond-art-center/schedules/activity-set/1969028?source=semesters

Saturday, October 17, 10am-4pm
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

09/14/2026

Why take 'Botanical Monoprints + Poetry Collage'?

This class is ideal for those seeking both technical skills and creative inspiration.

Students will learn printmaking techniques, including monoprinting and screenprinting, while developing original work using text and botanicals. While some classes expect students to generate ideas entirely on their own, this is a great fit for those who want both technical structure and creative inspiration.

Botanical Monoprints + Poetry Collage
Adult Class (Ages 16+)
Saturdays, 10:30am-2:30pm, Oct 3 - Nov 14
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond CA 94804

09/14/2026

Luis Garcia is one of the artists featured in Ninety@Ninety, our small works fundraiser exhibition featuring 90 artworks by local artists.

Come see his beautiful work (plus many others!) at Richmond Art Center.

A CCSF class in Mesoamerican art history opened his eyes to Indigenous cultures, and sparked his own journey.

09/10/2026

One last conspiracy!?!

After 20 years of edible performance art, the Great Tortilla Conspiracy is retiring. Don’t miss your last chance to see this legendary Bay Area collective in action!!!

The Great Tortilla Conspiracy will bring their screenprinted tortillas to Richmond Art Center’s 90th Anniversary Gala on Friday, September 25. Guests can take home their priceless tortilla art or eat it as a taco at the event (with plenty of delicious toppings to choose from).

Learn more and RSVP by Friday, September 11: https://richmondartcenter.org/events/gala/

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Founded in 2006 by artist René Yañez, his son Río Yañez, and printmaker Jos Sances, the collective has included Art Hazelwood, Robbin Henderson, Jeff Peterson, Lucia Ippolito, Juan Fuentes, John Toki, and John Wehrle. They turn corn tortillas into edible screenprints and performance art that makes social and political commentary accessible.

Over the years, the collective has presented their work at SFMOMA, the de Young Museum, the Getty Museum, the Oakland Museum of California, the Asian Art Museum, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, and Richmond Art Center, among many other museums, galleries, and community spaces.