The Richmond Art Center is a leading visual arts center in the East Bay, offering diverse arts experiences to people of all ages. They provide hands-on learning, well-equipped studios, traveling art programs, and rotating exhibitions featuring both emerging and established Bay Area artists.
Embark on a creative journey at Richmond Art Center, exploring African wildlife through vibrant mixed media. From leopards to giraffes, unleash your artistic vision using colored pencils, pastels, watercolor, and more. No prior drawing experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and join us for two days of immersive artistry.
Unlock the vibrant world of multi-colored textiles in our Intermediate Screen Printing course. Delve into the artistry of layering and printing intricate designs using the manual 4-color process press. Perfect for those with a foundational understanding of screen printing, this class offers hands-on exploration of advanced techniques for textile printing enthusiasts.
Embark on a creative journey at our Summer Art Camp For Kids, where storytelling meets visual expression. Inspired by the wisdom of Malidoma Somé, young artists will delve into the symbolism of the Dagara medicine wheel and the elements, crafting captivating narratives through the unique medium of zines. Join us as imagination takes flight, ages 9-12 welcome.
Join us at Summer Art Camp For Kids: Animation All Over! Dive into the fascinating world of animation as campers explore various styles, from flip-notes to paper stop motion. Let creativity soar as we bring pictures to life, drawing inspiration from our surroundings. Ages 9-12 welcome.
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The Richmond Art Center is the largest visual arts center in the East Bay, and we deliver exciting arts experiences to young and old alike who reflect the diverse richness of our community. We do this through hands-on learning, well-equipped studios, traveling Art in the Community programs and contemporary exhibitions in our galleries.
Every year, we serve thousands of students through classes and programs taught by professional artists, both onsite at the Art Center and at sites throughout Richmond. Our four galleries allow us to mount rotating exhibitions that display the works of emerging and established Bay Area artists. Artists such as Richard Diebenkorn, Jay DeFeo, Wanxin Zhang, Hung Liu, Ed Rossbach and Peter Voulkos have been showcased here.
The Richmond Art Center originated in 1936, when local artist Hazel Salmi, who worked for the WPA, traversed the streets of Richmond with a suitcase packed with art supplies, eager to teach art to anyone interested. Today, everything we do at the Center continues to breathe life into Salmi’s original vision: That within every person lives an artist.
Students at the Richmond Art Center have positive things to say about their classes. They appreciate the hands-on approach and the opportunity to learn new skills. In a screenprinting class, students were able to design images and create screens using affordable materials. They were also able to print gifts, such as cards, shirts, and napkins. In a plant-related workshop, students brought their independent projects and learned different Shibori techniques. The teacher was praised for being organized and providing clear instruction. Overall, students felt successful and expressed a desire to take the classes again. Direct quotes from reviews: - "We made a screen from scratch with affordable materials... I loved the ability for students to print their own gifts like cards, shirts, napkins, etc." - "Kirsten's workshop approach worked great... My pillowcase looks exquisite! I would definitely take this class again." - "We learned 5 different Shibori techniques... The teacher was very organized and everyone came away feeling successful."
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