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Misty Hills by Tom Blazier

First Place, Standard Works, ¡Encantada! 2024

Celebrating our 26th anniversary, the Rio Grande Art Association (RGAA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the education and promotion of New Mexico artists. Membership is open to everyone. Traditional, classic, contemporary, or avant-garde artists in all media at all levels are welcome!  Our focus is on creativity, originality, and the development of personal expression!  RGAA Bylaws (updated July 2019)

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Our monthly educational programs are on the third Saturday of each month (except July and December) at UNM Continuing Education Conference Center, North Building, Classroom D, 1634 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131. Guests are welcome!


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Next Members' Meeting


Saturday, May 17, 2025
, 9 am - Noon

UNM Continuing Education, North Building, 1634 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Parking/ADA Access: Park in east lot behind building; enter through north door

Agenda


9:00 – 9:30 am: Check-in at greeting table
 9:30 –10:30 am: Brief business meeting, announcements, show-n-tell, and door prize drawing
10:30 –  Noon: Educational program ~

F. G. Yost, Unusual and Surprising Materials Found in the Visual Arts

The search for new materials has played a significant role throughout the history of art and technology. Pigments, surfaces, tools, and procedures were active avenues for new research during all the many isms of visual art. This talk will begin with a brief discussion of these materials but then will transition into materials that could be used in art projects. F. G. Yost was born and brought up in Connecticut and educated at the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn and Iowa State University in Ames, IA. He was employed by Sandia National Laboratories for 28 years and retired in October of 1999 as a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff. In early 2000 he began a second career, this time, as an artist. He is an RGAA Honorary Lifetime Member for continually volunteering and contributing to RGAA’s success for ten or more years.


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What We Do

  • Sponsor an annual Fall exhibition ¡Encantada! (more info ¡Encantada! 2024).
  • Co-sponsor MasterWorks of New Mexico each spring (more info MasterWorks of New Mexico ).
  • Provide workshops and additional exhibition venues for our members. 
  • Publish The Palette, our monthly newsletter (current and archived copies: The Palette).
  • Present ten educational programs at member meetings per year, featuring professional demonstrations and lectures (more info Monthly Programs).

 

Membership Benefits

  • Qualifying for entry into MasterWorks, Encantada, and other RGAA-sponsored exhibitions
  • Ten inspiring educational meetings per year (no meetings July or December)
  • RGAA-sponsored educational programs and workshops
  • The Palette newsletter published ten times per year (no issues July or December)
  • Member website listing on the RGAA website
  • Virtual membership card access on the RGAA website