Send Us Your Event
Do you have something to share with the world? Are you a Richmond visual artist teaching a class or is your show coming up? Are you organizing an event for Richmond artists? Richmond artists and VAR’s community partners get free listings! Submit your entry via this form. All fees go to sustain this website and our artist gatherings.
Looking for Mural Painters
Are you an artist looking for painting work? Check out the Bay Area Muralist!
Art Passages
Come see the three artists selected to represent the Visual Artists of Richmond at Art Passages, the Contra Costa County Administrative Building Gallery organized by Arts CCC.
"Square Play," Pam Fingado's Solo Exhibit
Ckeck out “Square Play,” Pam Fingado’s solo exhibit at 437 Colusa Ave. in Kensington. More details here!
Femme Noir Art Show
Femme Noir Art Show: anexploration of Black womanhood through visual and performance art featuring Taylor James Monet and Kimberly Antoinette. Don’t miss the opening reception! More details here.
We Make Art in Richmond
Save the date for "We Make Art In Richmond," an exhibition at the NIAD Art Center featuring ten NIAD artists and ten artists with studio practices in Richmond. Opening reception and other details here…
Modern Children's Art Exhibition
Please join us for a free Family Day and opening reception on Saturday, May 18th from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Richmond Museum of History & Culture (400 Nevin Ave., Richmond, CA, 94801). We will offer docent-led tours, engaging art activities for all ages from the Children's Art Studio Richmond's curriculum, and light refreshments. Click for more details.
Real! Live! Color!
VAR member Laura Kamian McDermott is having a solo show with this name at ar.ti.fact gallery that opens April 13th. Real! Live! Color! is her solo exhibition of tapestry weaving and textile art. More details here!
Sketches of Nod
A solo exhibition of imagined landscapes, titled Sketches of Nod, traces the evolution from realistic painting thru impressionism and tonalism into increasing abstraction. At ar.ti.fact Gallery. Find out more…
Plein Air Class With Rebeca
Taught at various East Bay parks, this plein air class takes place over five Fridays from 11 to 2 pm, on June 7, 14, 28 and July 12 and 19. Find out more here!
July 10 Artist Gathering
We will meet at The Backyard again this summer, since they have various food options, plenty of space, and they treated us so well last time! Wear layers in case we get some of our coastal “summer” weather and cash to purchase a drink or a snack (it’s the least we can do!). No need for chairs this time! We want you to RSVP as soon as you know you’ll be in town for this one.
Richmond Open Studios 2024
Join many other Richmond artists at the 2nd Richmond Open Studios, August 17-18 between 11 and 5 pm. Art lovers will flock to individual and collective studios throughout Richmond and its unincorporated areas. Registration opens on March 30!
May Artist Gathering
Join us at the home of VAR member Jennifer Riggs in El Sobrante, for an evening of community among artists! To get the address, please RSVP here.
Sculpting Figure Forms in Clay Class This Spring
This is a hands-on clay sculpting workshop that promises to awaken the artist within you! Click for more details. Register through the West Contra Costa Adult Education website.
In Flux at the Museum of Northern CA
In Flux promises to be a particularly poignant show, given that the SF Art Institute closed because of financial issues after a 150 year history.
Medical Respite Center RFQ
Submit your qualifications to create artwork for the Medical Respite Center, a key element of the Alameda Wellness Campus. Find out how!
Seen and Heard Reception
VAR member Lauren Ari has an opening reception at Cass Ceramics!
Artist Gathering
Don’t miss VAR’s next artist gathering on Wednesday, March 6 at Rich City Gallery, located at 1500C Macdonald Ave, in Richmond. Please place it in your calendar now!
Show Venue at 17 Jewels
Well-placed shows in areas with a lot of traffic can bring you the visibility you need to make a sale. No one knows this better than painter Jaeme Bereal, who is curating shows at an Oakland salon…
AOTAD Satelite Show
Come to The Art of the African Diaspora Satellite show’s artist talk with Carla Golder, Tiffany Conway, Nichole Talbott, Zoe Boston, Kim Champion and Abi Mustapha - February 16th at 2pm.
Point Molate Exhibition
Don’t miss the opening reception, on Saturday January 27, from 2-4 pm, or the artist talk on Saturday, February 24, with the artists and a performance by buttohbuddies.
The Art of The African Diaspora Exhibitions
The Art of the African Diaspora’s exhibition at Richmond Art Center’s main gallery features work by over 150 artists of African descent, 30 of them Richmond artists.
Art of A Community Exhibition
VAR member Brian Rothstein has a painting in Arts Benicia’s member show. Gallery hrs are Thursday through Sunday, 1-5 pm
Ascend Richmond Exhibition
A platform that elevates and honors Richmond's artistic community, curated by Elishes Cavness III. Experience the diverse talents of local artists, Tony Tamayo, Ali Vaughn, Regina Gilligan and Louise, showcasing Richmond's unique cultural identity. This is the first of a quarterly show that will be hanging in the Richmond City Council Chamber. Opening reception Tuesday, Jan 16, 4:30 - 6 pm.
Visit Our Table at the Holiday Arts Festival!
Don’t forget to visit our table at the Richmond Art Center’s Holiday Arts Festival. We will be selling VAR t-shirts, and some of our art! Come by if you are curious about VAR, or if you need help uploading your profile to our directory. The Holiday Arts Festival features a marketplace of “50+ Bay Area makers selling unique designs, artisanal products, and handmade merchandise.” Shop locally-made holiday gifts while supporting independent artists and small businesses!
November Artist Gathering
Join us at the Bridge Art Space Gallery to meet some of the many artists who live or work in Richmond! Brian Conery will be giving a short talk about his visit to the art islands in Japan, complete with images. We will have refreshments and hear about our first Open Studios!
Richmond Open Studios Sunday Nov 5
Learn more about the Visual Artists of Richmond and their effort to put together a small Open Studios this year. November 4-5, 11-5 pm.
Richmond Open Studios Saturday Nov 4
Learn more about the Visual Artists of Richmond and their effort to put together a small Open Studios this year. November 4-5, 11-5 pm.
NIAD's Arty Party and VAR Open Studios Kick-off
ARTY PARTY: Happy Hour! Next Friday, 11/3, kick off Visual Artists of Richmond open studio weekend with cocktails, art and music here at NIAD Art Center. Tunes courtesy of KALX 90.7FM DJ Penny Royal and fun n' fruity sparkling wines courtesy of multimedia artist-cum-vintner Patrick Church. Registration is required. Tix are $10.
October Artist Gathering
We return to the 2nd floor of the Up and Under. Join the Visual Artists of Richmond for an evening of sharing, announcements, networking and fun! No host bar.
September Artist Gathering
Some artists have been asking for an outdoor meeting, so we will get together at The Backyard, an outdoor beer and wine garden where we can connect with each other and find out the latest!
August Artist Gathering
Join us at the Up and Under’s second floor. Meet other artists and talk about the business of making art in Richmond. Find out the latest fro your peers! No host bar.