Since its founding in 1966 as the first arts organization in Richardson, the Richardson Civic Art Society (RCAS) has had one stated purpose: to organize and support projects that further creative visual art and artists. The group is instrumental in fostering an appreciation for art within the broader community and has created a community wherein local artists can come together for fellowship and learning.

In the more than fifty years since its inception, RCAS has hosted a monthly meeting during their active months – September to May – every single year. Even during the months of COVID quarantine, RCAS continued to meet, adapting to a virtual platform.

Membership is open to all local artists in the Dallas/Ft Worth area, but most active members are from areas close to Richardson: Garland, Sachse, Murphy and Wylie, to name a few. Monthly meetings are open to the public and run by the all-volunteer membership, known as the “heartbeat of RCAS.” At each meeting, RCAS hosts a professional artist who gives a demonstration and discusses his or her craft.

Monthly meetings are always held on the third Tuesday night of the month. Currently meetings are taking place in the Tower 2600 commercial building near Richardson’s Eisemann Center. A year-round gallery wall of members’ artwork is on display in Tower 2600.

In addition to monthly meetings, RCAS organizes and installs several art shows and sales throughout the year. Members display and sell their work in a variety of venues both in Richardson and surrounding areas. Solo shows hang at the Heights Recreation Center year-round and at Huffhines Rec Center most of the year. All pieces are on sale to the public.