Richmond is the home to 10 galleries over 30 works of public art. The largest and most complex is the "Rosie the Riveter" Memorial, designed by Cheryl Borton and Susan Schwartzenberg. The Memorial commemorates and interprets the important contributions made to the war effort by women. The sculpture recalls the history of shipbuilding at Richmond Kaiser shipyards, the largest and most productive of the war. The sculpture, made of stainless steel, evokes a ship's hull under construction. The sculpture is located in WWII Home Front National Historical Park. Another public art project is Bruce Hasson's sculpture called "Friendship." It signifies people to people relationships and the stone symbolizes earth and humankind. The sculpture is located in Shimada Park.

The Richmond Art center serves as a launching point for professional and emerging artists in the Bay Area. The center and the Richmond arts and Culture Commission are responsible for open studios and public artworks in the communitity, and provide a platform for learning and sharing in the arts. Also, the center has art classes and scholarships for young adults.