2023 Special Events

SPECIAL EVENTS 2023

After a long wait, we are thrilled to bring back a cherished tradition with our first in-person ornament auction auction since the pandemic. This event is not to be missed!

Experience the joy of the holiday season at the RCAA Gallery Annual Ornaments Auction. Indulge in the spirited bidding for a stunning collection of handcrafted original artful ornaments, generously donated by our talented RCAA artist members Not only will you have the opportunity to take home a unique piece of art, but you will also be supporting an important cause. The RCAA Gallery Annual Ornaments Auction is a vital fundraiser event that helps us continue our mission of promoting and celebrating local artists, community events and workshops.

As you soak up the festive atmosphere, enjoy delectable hors-d'oeuvres and libations that will tantalize your taste buds.

When: Sat, December 9, 2pm – 6pm
Live Auction will begin at 4:00 p.m.

Where: Riverside Community Arts Association, 3860 Lemon St, Riverside, CA 92501, USA

Mark your calendars and join us for this unforgettable evening filled with holiday spirit and the joy of giving back. We can't wait to see you there!

Sign up for the FREE cyanotype workshop by @adeolastudio_art on the Menopause Project.

All art supplies provide. All you need to do is sign up and come create with us your menopause narrative art.

The next Workshops dates are 11/8, 11/15, 11/29 3-5PM at RCAA Gallery.

Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/2untuds3

Please share with your friends, each one bring one!
Help AMPLIFY the Menopause Project and demystify the Taboo!

Visit the Riverside Arts Association booth at The UCR Botanic Garden’s “Art in the Gardens”, Saturday, November 4!
1 Botanic Gardens Drive, Riverside, CA 92507

Art in the Dark was amazing! Thank you for helping to make this an exciting, successful event. We hope to see you again next year. Your support is truly appreciated!

We hope you will attend the 3rd Annual Art After Dark, October 28, 2023, at the Culver Center of the Arts. Original artwork, live music, hors-d'oeuvres and libations by Zacatecas.

This is a fundraiser benefiting the RCAA. We hope you will join us for a fabulous evening.

Culver Center of the Arts
3824 Main Street, Riverside CA 92501

Stop by our booth this Saturday, October 7th at the Annual Riverside Art & Music Festival in White Park. Event runs from 11am - 7pm. We'll have a wide selection of our member artists works available.

Let's be Maui strong!

Maui Fundraiser sponsored by Riverside Community Arts Association and Andrea Mario Palagi, owner of Arts Bar & Grill.
Event date: August 27th 2-6pm.
See you there!

Our thanks to everyone for making this a successful event! We are thrilled by the support received for the Maui Strong Fund!

Come for the author, stay for the art!
Our friend and local hero Dan Bernstein will read from his new book, "He Kept His Day Job," from There will be wine, there will be art... hope you are there also! Reach out to me if questions!

Saturday, June 10, 2023
5 to 7 pm
RCAA Art Gallery
3860 Lemon
St., Riverside
92501

Update: We hope you were one of those in attendance, but we've included a few photos in case you missed Dan's wonderful event.

Special Event!
The Riverside Community Arts Association has put up a wonderful exhibit honoring Pauline Geerling's life and artwork!

A reception and celebration of her life is being help on Thursday, June 8 at the RCAA from 6-8pm, I hope you can make it!

Thursday, June 8, 2023
6 to 8 pm

RCAA Art Gallery
3860 Lemon St., Riverside
92501

From February 2 - 11, 2023, you can view this amazing exhibit in our gallery. This exhibit is presented by the California Art Education Association.

Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 - 3:00.

We will also be open for Arts Walk on Thursday, February 2 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.