Art of the African Diaspora

Exhibition: January 20 – March 19, 2022, Richmond Art Center

2022 marks the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Bay Area Black Artists Exhibition at Richmond Art Center! Over 100 artists of African descent will showcase their work at Richmond Art Center, as well as in open studios and satellite exhibitions at different venues across the Bay Area. Their website has more about the history of this special event.

Art of the African Diaspora, in partnership with Richmond Art Center, supports artists of African descent in the Bay Area through representation, professional development, and building a creative community.

Artistic Achievement Awardees: Tiffany Conway, Val Kai, and Fan Lee Warren

Special receptions events will be scheduled as the omnicron surge subsides. Look forward to the Artists Reception the Awardees Talk and Featured Speaker.

Art of the African Diaspora is produced by a Steering Committee of dedicated participating artists. Current Gallery Hours: Thurs-Sat 10am-2pm

Covid notes – RAC’s safety protocols for all visitors include:

• A requirement that all staff and visitors over the age of two wear masks at all times inside the building and in our courtyard
• An attendance limit of twenty-five percent capacity in all studio classes and galleries
• Increased sanitizing of public spaces
• Hand sanitizer stations installed at the entrances
• Visitors must sign-in as condition of entry to the galleries (to assist with contact tracing if necessary)
• Students must sign a Covid-19 Agreement to attend in-person classes