This week, The Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association (RIVAA) elected a new president. She is Sandra Gavelyte, an architect, born in Lithuania. She replaces RIVAA
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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
Liu Shiming Exhibit at Gallery RIIVAA on Roosevelt Island
The Liu Shiming exhibition at Gallery RIVAA, 527 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, opens Saturday, May 21st at 2:00 p.m. The works are from the Liu
Tony Vita’s “Emporium,” a creative adventure, opens today
One of the Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association’s most adventurous painters opens his new solo exhibit today. Tony Vita’s Emporium is at their 527 Main
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
Vernissage 21, RIVAA’s Season Opener Set for Saturday.
Vernissage 21 continues a rich tradition. Roosevelt Island’s artist collective unveils what they’ve been working on at the gallery, 527 Main Street. You are invited
Rest in Peace: Arline Jacoby, Artist and Teacher, 1924 to 2022
One of Roosevelt Island’s most treasured residents, Arline Jacoby, died late last week. Our memories of her are vivid, and her influences will long be
WONDERLAND by Carolee Bongiorno Opens Tonight and You Are Invited
The Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association invites everyone to a free opening reception for WONDERLAND, an exhibit by Carolee Bongiorno, tonight, February 26th, 2022. Please
Meet the artist reception, Anne-Marie Dannenberg’s “Blue Light” at the Octagon Gallery, Thursday
Delayed by the COVID surge, the free public reception for Anne-Marie Dannenberg’s Blue Light show at the Octagon Gallery is now on for Thursday, February
“Blue Light” new photographs by Anne-Marie Dannenberg at the Octagon
New photographs by RIVAA artist Anne-Marie Dannenberg add striking colors and ingenious designs to the walls of the Octagon Gallery, in the lobby at 888