Watering the Garden Within by Daniella Willett-Rabin

Best of Show, ¡Encantada! 2025

The Rio Grande Art Association (RGAA) is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to the education and promotion of fine art in New Mexico. Our focus is on creativity and originality. 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 (approved January 29, 2025)

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Our monthly educational programs are held on the third Saturday of each month (except July and December) at UNM Continuing Education Conference Center, 634 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131. Guests are welcome!

Across the Sky Across the Land by Bill Baker

First Place, Oil/Acrylic Division, MasterWorks 2026

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TIPS FOR MEMBERS

Submitting to an art show? How to create digital images of your art (YouTube Video)

Artwork Purchase Scams How to spot and avoid them (YouTube Video)

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What We Do

Promote fine art within New Mexico through education, outreach, and exhibitions
Sponsor an annual Fall exhibition ¡Encantada! with cash prizes
Sponsor Oil and Acrylic Standard Fine Art Division of MasterWorks of New Mexico
Provide exceptional exhibitions, shows, and workshops for our members
Publish The Palette, our informative monthly newsletter
Present professional demonstrations, lectures, lessons, and collaboration our monthly member meetings

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