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Congratulations to Founder's Award Recipient Rita Gardner!
AOPR founder Altha Humphrey awarded 2023 Founder's Award to longtime AOPR member Rita Gardner. A published writer and prolific painter,...

Anna Froker
Sep 19, 20231 min read


Joyful Reception for Judy
A warm Sunday afternoon in August, and the Linda Drake Memorial Gallery at El Sol Restaurant overflowed with friends, family and guests,...

Anna Froker
Aug 22, 20231 min read


Spring Gathering Photos!
Over 35 Arts of Point Richmond members and their guests attended the Spring Gathering on Sunday, May 21 at Hidden City Ballroom. Rita...

Anna Froker
May 25, 20231 min read


TIO BANNER MAP AVAILABLE NOW
Map with numbered banner locations and key with artist names created by Kenoli Oleari and Sharon Goods. Map and key also viewable on...

Anna Froker
May 15, 20231 min read


TAKING IT OUTDOORS ALL BANNERS NOW ON VIEW!
This year's entire installation of Taking It Outdoors (TIO) is now completed, with artwork by AOPR artists displayed on 54 banners...

Anna Froker
May 7, 20231 min read


Watercolor Reception Photos!
Friends, family, artists and the general public enjoyed food, drink, conversation and wonderful watercolors by Lenore Stormes and Jean...

Anna Froker
Apr 24, 20231 min read


New AOPR Members Meet n' Greet
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, current AOPR members Irene Hightower, Pat Tostenson, K Olival and Anna Froker welcomed seven new AOPR...

Anna Froker
Apr 24, 20231 min read


New Series of Banners from Taking It Outdoors Kids!
Appreciation and congratulations to Kenoli Oleari and Sharon Goods for their successful efforts obtaining grants and working with...

Anna Froker
Apr 7, 20231 min read


New Exhibition at Post Office
Peter Carleton and Dr. Doug Smith Dye on Aluminum and Photography Left to right, below: Peter Carleton and Doug Smith. Photo by Louise...

Anna Froker
Mar 17, 20231 min read


In Memory of David Moore
David Moore was a beloved member of Arts of Point Richmond for many years and was AOPR’s webmaster from 2014 to 2019. Sadly, he passed...

Anna Froker
Mar 1, 20232 min read


Artists Reception at Lara's
A blustery, rainy Sunday afternoon did not dampen the spirits of all who attended the Artists Reception in the patio room at Lara's Fine...

Anna Froker
Feb 28, 20231 min read


New Banners at Lara's Fine Dining
Come see the banners and the full exhibition at the Artists' Reception, this Sunday, February 26 from 2—4pm! TEN BANNERS are now on...

Anna Froker
Feb 19, 20231 min read


NEW 2023 Winter AOPR Membership Exhibition at Lara's Fine Dining
This is one of our best shows ever, so be sure to treat yourself and have a look! The new 2023 Winter AOPR Membership Exhibition is now...

Anna Froker
Jan 31, 20231 min read


New Exhibition at Post Office
Window on Wetlands January 9—March 14, 2023 Textile artist Becca Riley and fused glass artist Bonnie Leonard have created an exquisite...

Anna Froker
Jan 10, 20231 min read


AOPR Celebrates 15 Years: January 9, 2008—January 9, 2023!
On her 75th birthday in 2008, Altha decided to start a local arts organization. Her original idea was to encourage more connection...

Anna Froker
Jan 8, 20232 min read


AOPR Holiday Party
A huge THANK YOU to Irene and her team of Elves who helped make the AOPR holiday party a huge success! There was food and drink, singing...

Anna Froker
Dec 21, 20221 min read


Fundraising News
Grants from two foundations support art-making in our community The Point Richmond-based Gateway Foundation continues to show generous...

Anna Froker
Dec 12, 20221 min read


Festive Opening Reception "Women of the Andes" Paintings by Gabriela Nuñez
Two paintings sold during a lively event featuring Peruvian food and music and a crowd of appreciative guests. If you haven't yet seen...

Anna Froker
Nov 17, 20221 min read


Tale of the Halloween Windows
Mystery artists revealed! In case you wondered who created the wonderful Halloween scenes painted on several windows in downtown Point...

Anna Froker
Nov 5, 20221 min read


Día de los Muertos Exhibition
Don't miss Eric Carlstrom's suitably colorful and creepy art to celebrate Day of the Dead! On display until November 13 at The Linda Lee...

Anna Froker
Oct 17, 20221 min read
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