Richmond Art Center

Artworks by Catherine Wagner, Diane Roby and Susan Backman, part of a new exhibition 'California Girls 2' curated by Tom Marioni. https://richmondartcenter.org/exhibitio/california-girls-2/ The 1971 exhibition California Girls was the last show organized by groundbreaking curator Tom Marioni for Richmond Art Center. Marioni was dismissed from his job at RAC shortly after the opening reception. California Girls 2 marks the 50th anniversary of Marioni's time at RAC.... #catherinewagner #tommarioni #richmondca #richmondartcenter #californiagirls #dianeroby #susanbackman

Student work alert! The first two images are by students in @disfordilettante's Visual Journaling class. The last image is by Dawline. There is still space in this class! Drop in and join artist Dawline-Jane Oni-Eseleh in an exploration of ways to document the day to day visually. Dawline says of the class, "We have such a lovely multi-generational group (from Gen X to Gen Alpha ) that spans the Bay, the East coast and all the way to New Zealand!" Visual Journaling... Online Art Class for Adults (16+) Tuesdays, 5pm-7pm PST Jun 29 - Jul 27, 2021 More info and online registration: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-richmond//activity-set/234295 #artjournal #artjournaling #artjournalingforbeginners #artjournalinspiration #onlinelearning #onlinecreativespace #onlineartclass #mixedmedia #drawing

Learn about the history and regional styles of Street Art to then develop and refine your own style. Street Art Series Online Classes for Youth (Ages 12-24) THURSDAYS, 3PM-5PM PST... JUL 8 - AUG 12 Instructor: Luis Pinto More info and online registration: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-richmond//activity-set/233637 Apply for a scholarship: https://richmondartcenter.org/art-boost/ #streetart #publicart #streetarteverywhere #tagging #bubbleletters #characters #graffitiart #onlineartclass #creativespace #design #streetartstyle #tags #streetarthistory #youthartclass Image: Artwork by Luis Pinto

Missed seeing Jos Sances's 'Or, the Whale' at Richmond Art Center a couple of years ago? It's back on view nearby! Visit it at Sebastopol Center for the Arts and hear Jos speak about it on July 14. #jossances #orthewhale #mobydick #scratchboard

We are sad to learn about the passing of artist Barbara Maricle. Barbara was a self-taught painter and printmaker inspired by nature and abstract expressionism. She supported Richmond Art Center as a student and member for many years. Image: Barbara Maricle, Continental Drift I, 2018 #barbaramaricle ... https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=188974902765915&id=113348393661900

We only have a few items left in our Online Ceramics Sale... and this charming cup by artist Hanneke Steenmetz is one of them! This would make a great gift for that person who is impossible to shop for (and you can also tell them their gift benefits a local non-profit arts organization!). #holidaygift #holidayartsfestival2020 #ceramicvessel #richmondca

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Did you know that the big fish artwork displayed prominently on Richmond Art Center is named Guillermo The Golden Trout? We have a new art tour video on our website featuring the amazing works on and around Richmond Art Center. Video features works by AGANA, Lukaza Branfman-Verissmo, Marion Coleman, Daniel Galvez, Ross Holzman, RYSE Youth Center, and Andree Singer Thompson. Take the tour: https://richmondartcenter.org/about/civic-center-art-tour/... Video by Francisco Rojas-Meraz

It's... teapots!! Dive deep into this quintessential and complex ceramic form. Three-part class: Nov 23 - Dec 7, 2020. Teaching artist: Marisa Burman https://www.hisawyer.com//sch/activity-set/170593-teapots# #teapots #ceramicforms #divedeep #handles #spouts #vessels

RYSE Center film screening tomorrow, October 21, 3-5pm. All undocumented students, allies, faculty, staff and community members are welcome to join!

Experiment with drawing techniques using pencil, charcoal, chalk pastel, ink, tempera, watercolor and mixed media! In this course, learn about the dynamic attributes of these art mediums while you practice, discover, and create projects that challenge your imagination, potential and more. Four week class starts November 4. Instructor: Eli Africa. https://www.hisawyer.com///170570-drawing-workshop-series# (Don't forget we have scholarships!! https://richmondartcenter.org/a...rt-boost/ ) #chiaroscuro #pencil #charcoal #chalkpastels #ink #watercolor #mixedmedia #drawing #onlineartclasses #onlineartclass #onlineclasses

Mixed media class for students interested in an introduction to herbalism!! Using techniques such as illustration, collage and watercolor, we will explore some of the uses of safe, gentle plant medicines that can be found in our neighborhoods, gardens and kitchens. Ages 13+ and all levels of experience are welcome. Class starts 11/4. Instructor: Jade Fair https://www.hisawyer.com//acti/170423-planting-creativity# (We have scholarships available too!)... #herbalism #herbalart #botanicalart #plantmedicine

Artist opportunity - Southern Exposure's Annual Entry-Fee-Free Call for New Work by Bay Area Artists Southern Exposure invites Bay Area BIPOC artists to submit new moving image work for the 2020 Juried Online Screening. Deadline: November 1 https://soex.org//annual-entry-fee-free-call-new-work-bay-

Curiosidades de México I : Calaveras y Papel Picado Esta clase será en español. Edades 10-16 (Con la Supervisión de un Adulto)... El curso se divide en tres series de actividades en las cuales construiremos algunas curiosidades características de México. No necesitas ser un experto, es más, entre menos sepas ¡mejor! En el primer proyecto construiremos una calavera de papel y cortaremos nuestro propio papel picado, perfecto para decorar nuestra casa para el Día de los Muertos. 11:00 am - 1:00 pm24 Oct - 25 Oct https://richmondartcenter.org/class-catalog/en-espanol/

'Figure Drawing: Drawing People and Faces' is a drop-in class each Saturday from 1-3pm. This week's class will have a live model and the focus is on getting figure proportions JUST RIGHT. Instructor: Leah Yael Levy For more details and to see the focus for future classes visit: https://www.hisawyer.com//170607-figure-drawing-drawing-pe#... Feet? Hands? Portraits? Sign up for 1 or as many classes as you like! And don't forget we have 50% and 100% off scholarships available!! See the Art Boost link in our bio to apply!! https://richmondartcenter.org/art-boost/ #drawingthefigure #drawinghands #drawingfaces #drawingfeet #lifedrawing #figuredrawing

Artists Vote! Art Lovers Vote! The California voter registration deadline is October 19, 2020. You can apply to register to vote right now by filling in the online application here: registertovote.ca.gov/ #artistsvote #vote #cavote

Richmond Main Street Initiative PRESENTS: The 12th annual Spirit & Soul Festival is going virtual on Saturday, October 17, from 10:30am-12pm. Tune in to KOFY TV20 to watch LIVE for free. The festival will also be streamed on: Facebook www.facebook.com/richmondmainstreet YouTube www.youtube.com/user/richmondmainstreet... Instagram www.instagram.com/richmondmainstreetca Featuring phenomenal performances by Andre, Thierry Accordion Soul Music, SambaFunk!, Carnaval Explosion with King Theo, and talented Richmond youth artists. Don’t miss out on Exclusive Festival Specials from Richmond businesses and RSVP for your chance to win $500 cash prize. More info and RSVP at www.tinyurl.com/SpiritSoulFest2020

Did you see the San Francisco Business Times' Richmond Supplement "Richmond Leaders, Innovators & Change Makers"? This magazine includes an article on Richmond arts leaders Amanda Eicher (Executive Director of NIAD), Stephen Bruce (artist and organizer - top picture below), and RAC's very own Executive Director José Rivera!! http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us//FINAL-2020-Richmond-SFBT-Sup... #richmondca #richmondcaleaders