Richmond Open Studios Partner Venues
The Visual Artists of Richmond is grateful to the Richmond Art Center, the NIAD Art Center, and the Richmond Museum of History and Culture for supporting VAR’s vision of an independent, artist-organized open studios in Richmond. This page will give you more information on what to expect at each of our partner venues.
Artists are assigned to venues and accommodated depending on available space, with priority given to those with disabilities and other health issues as stated on their registration form. We also strive to have a mix of media at each venue.
Richmond Art Center
The Richmond Art Center’s is hosting Made in Richmond at its Main Gallery. Its spacious courtyard will welcome a maximum of fifteen artists. Tables and chairs will be provided, as well as some assistance loading and unloading (provided you let VAR know ahead of time), but no canopies. The courtyard has two shaded spaces.
Address: 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804
VAR Leader: Brian Conery will assist artists assigned to the RAC during Aug. 15.
What to bring: Your own umbrella or canopy. They have tables and chairs.
Wifi in the courtyard? Yes, but spotty.
Electricity in the courtyard? No
Parking situation: There will be an open gate leading directly to the parking lot.
NIAD Art Center
Through its visual arts studio program, NIAD gives people with disabilities the skills and experience to express themselves, be independent and earn income as an artist. The NIAD Art Center has a lovely, cozy courtyard with a fountain. This space can comfortably hold six artists. NIAD has a few round tables with umbrellas for artists unable to bring their own. Its courtyard fits six artists. Umbrellas or canopies are provided to artists unable to bring their own.
Address: 551 23rd Street in Richmond, CA 94804.
VAR Leader: _________ will assist artists assigned to NIAD during Aug. 15.
NIAD Liaison: Camila Bianchi
What to bring: A vertical wall to display 2D work. Your own table, chair or umbrella.
Wifi in the courtyard? Yes
Electricity in the courtyard? No
Parking situation: Place your car at their 23rd St entrance, unload quickly so others can do so too, then find parking.
Richmond Museum of History and Culture
The Richmond Museum of History and Culture puts together educational programs for the benefit of the public including exhibits, tours, presentations, collections, research and events in support of Richmond’s history and culture. The Museum will provide 6 foot tables and canopies to artists showing within the Museum’s gated outdoor garden, which is perfect for artists with smaller 2D and 3D work.
Address: 400 Nevin Ave, Richmond, CA, 94801-3017
VAR Leader: Rebeca Garcia-Gonzalez will assist artists assigned to the RMHC during Saturday, Aug. 15.
Museum Liaison: ________will provide guidance and address any questions during the installation and de-installation process.
Wifi? Yes
Electricity? Yes
Parking situation: Plenty of parking around Nevin Ave on that day if you come in at 9:30 am. You’d walk very little from your car to the Museum Gallery entrance.