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Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

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RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

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Vernissage 21 opened last night with joy and sorrow

Last evening, when Vernissage 21 opened at Gallery RIVAA, a community eager for art after two years of restrictions packed the space. Roosevelt Island shook off the pandemic and embraced visual art. But the blessings mixed with loss. by David…

People and Paint: Summer Splash, Scenes from an Opening

People and Paint make the story of this invigorating summer breakout as Summer Splash opened. It’s summer, people away, but the crowd came anyway. By David Stone Photos: Tad Sudol, Gallery RIVAA The Roosevelt Island Daily News Summer Splash: People…

Summer Splash Paintings, Popoiu, Boborelu and Hussey, Opening Reception, Saturday July 24th

You’re invited for Summer Splash paintings, an exhibit featuring three of Gallery RIVAA’s most admired artists. Meet Laura Hussey, Ioan Popoiu and Valeriu Boborelu at a free opening reception, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday. All are welcome. The…

City Artist Corp Grants for NYC Artists Impacted by COVID

New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is pleased to partner with the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), with support from the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) as well as Queens Theatre, to launch City Artist…