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Gallery RIVAA

Tell Me a Story Exhibition – RIVAA Gallery Opening Reception

Join RIVAA Gallery for an exclusive art exhibition, Tell Me A Story, opening July 20, 2024. Explore diverse artworks accompanied by personal narratives, creating a unique and profound experience. Engage with the artists’ creative processes and deepen your connection with art. Free admission at RIVAA Gallery, 527 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, NY 10044.

RIVAA Gallery Double-Header: Baroque Music & Gen-Z Art

Experience a double-header of artistic bliss at Gallery RIVAA this Saturday! Journey through the musical splendor of the Baroque era with “Echoes of the Sun King” featuring renowned performers. Then, immerse yourself in the visionary world of Gen-Z artists at “The Road Ahead” exhibition. Donations support the arts. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration!

Vernissage 23 Now at Gallery RIVAA, Today Through March 3rd

The Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association’s (RIVAA) annual Vernissage 23 – season opening – welcomes visitors for the first time today. Everyone is graciously welcomed. A free meet the artists opening reception will take place next Saturday, February 24th, from…

Music for A Sunday Afternoon with Yiheng Yang at Gallery RIVAA

Today, January 7th, Gallery RIVAA invites you inside for a brilliant afternoon of music that may make the clouds and cold disappear. The Roosevelt Island Daily News Yiheng Yang, internationally recognized fortepianist and faculty at The Juilliard School, is a…

A Life in Art Roosevelt Island News

Free Opening Reception for “Solstice” Tonight. You’re All Invited.

The Roosevelt Island Daily News To the Roosevelt community: Let the colors of art brighten the season. The RIVAA Holiday Exhibition will open on December 14, 2023, with an opening reception on December 16, 2023, from 6-9 PM. We hope…

Now Is Your Chance for a Great Deal on Art, Thanks to Gallery RIVAA

Starting Thursday, December 7th, you can take home some great art from our local artists at Gallery RIVAA, 527 Main Street. Affordable Art lasts just four days but brings a chance to win art as well as loosen up your…

Do Not Miss: Ioan Popoiu’s Landmark Show, “Next Stop: Venus?” Open Now

One week ago, RIVAA artist Ioan Popoiu welcomed art lovers to Next Stop: Venus?, a solo exhibit featuring the paintings of an artist thriving in his prime. If you missed the opening, be sure you see it before closing on…

Roosevelt Island Favorite Ioan Popoiu Back with New Solo Show

RIVAA artist Ioan Popoiu has thrilled local art lovers with his vibrant abstract canvases, but now, we have a special case. His new show, filled with fresh works of art, opens tomorrow in Gallery RIVAA, 527 Main Street, Roosevelt Island….

Last Chance: “Echoes From Home” at Gallery RIVAA Closes on Friday

An absorbing dive into Asian culture, Echoes From Home is a gift from the Li Tang Community. Li Tang is a New York-based community dedicated to amplifying the creative voices of the contemporary Asian diaspora. The exhibit closes on Friday…

For Pride Month Event-A RIVAA Call For LGBTQ Artists

Saluting Pride Month 2023 on Roosevelt Island, Gallery RIVAA hosts an exhibit of LGBTQ art from June 26th to July 2nd. Now, there’s call for artists who want to exhibit their work. The Roosevelt Island Daily News Celebrating Pride Month:…