Celebrating our 25th 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 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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Note change from 3rd Saturday to 4th Saturday for September

We meet 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 to attend our monthly educational programs.
Image Credit: " Elysium" by Paul Murray, First Place Oil and Acrylics, MasterWorks 2024

Encantada Workshop! Sign Up Now!

Julia Lambright: From Abstraction to Impressionism (Working in Acrylic and Pastels)
Dates: November 6 & 7, 2024

Examples of her work and more information regarding her process can be found on her web page at https://www.julialambright.com
Info and registration on the Encantada page under the Exhibitions tab

Next RGAA Member Meeting

Saturday, September 28, 2024, 9 am - Noon
Note change from 3rd Saturday to 4th Saturday for September

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

'Bearface'

My artist name is Bearface, homegrown in Albuquerque, NM. I’ve been creating art all my life.. starting with pencil drawings and eventually grew to love color and paint which evolved to graffiti by the time I was 11 years old. Heavily influenced by the graffiti scene I did everything I could to learn about the art of spray. Picking up a spray paint can was the best feeling and after sixteen plus years I'm in awe everytime I have the opportunity to bless a wall.

Bearface has not informed us of his presentation or demonstration, so it will be a surprise.

Agenda

9:00 – 9:30 am: Check-in at greeting table
9:30 –10:00 am: Member social time: new member and guest meet and greet, announcements, and show-n-tell
10:00 – 10:30 am: Short business meeting and board announcements
10:30 – Noon: Educational program
Noon: Door prize drawing and adjournment3/16/2024

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For complete Julia Lambright Encantada Workshop info go to the Encantada page under the Exhibitions Menu

Encantada Workshop

Encantada Workshop Survey 2024

Scope of RGAA Survey 2024

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An informal paint out is usually organized for Wednesdays.
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Informal Paintout

What We Do

Sponsor an annual Fall exhibition ¡Encantada! ¡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 Meetings / Presentations & Demos).

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 at rgaanm.org