RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Island of Art

Join the RIVAA Panel Discussion: Art and Community on Roosevelt Island

Join RIVAA for a passionate discussion featuring esteemed panelists who celebrate Roosevelt Island’s beauty, highlighting art’s transformative power and the legacy of visionary figures.

2024 Fall for Arts Festival on Roosevelt Island: Join the Live Mural Painting Event!

The Fall for Arts Festival is approaching, inviting artists to create original murals on Roosevelt Island. The festival, on September 14th, promises live mural painting, food vendors, and more. Artists can apply to paint a mural based on the themes “Hidden Places” or “Waves of Change” by August 25th. The festival offers free participation and essential art supplies. Join us and showcase your creativity!

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!

From the Island of Art – A Painter’s Roosevelt Island Love Story

In a new solo show opening Sunday, From the Island of Art, pastelist Georgette Sinclair shares her painterly passion for Roosevelt Island. A meet-the-artist opening reception welcomes you to the Octagon Gallery on Sunday, April 2nd, from 5:00 to 8:00…

Liu Shiming “Sculpting the Chinese Spirit” Opening

On Saturday, May 21st, 2022, Sculpting the Chinese Spirit: Vitality in Stillness, featuring works by Liu Shiming, opened at Gallery RIVAA. It’s significant because, for the first time, a museum in China lent its work for exhibit on Roosevelt Island….

Ironic: “Time” RIVAA Members Exhibit Before A COVID Spring

Time, a RIVAA Members Exhibit, opened Saturday at the 527 Main Street Gallery. Art from students at The Child School added nicely to the members’ work. Take a look on us, but see the show, up until January, in person,…