In a display window under Rivercross, the Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association steps out with the Window Project. Five RIVAA members create a tribute to the nonprofit’s logo.

by David Stone

The Roosevelt Island Daily News

The Window Project

The artwork blends blends into the ambiance along Main Street.

“Each artist picked one of the letter of RIVAA, and worked for the painting,” explains Toshiko Kitano Groner, one of the artists in the Window Project.

The 25-year-old artist cooperative maintains a gallery prominently at 527 Main Street, steps away.

This exhibit fulfills a longtime commitment to bringing creative life to Main Street on Roosevelt Island.

Stop by. Give this vivid artwork a look.

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