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 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)

Membership Signup / Information

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!

¡ENCANTADA! 2025 Annual Juried Exhibition

Expo New Mexico • Hispanic Arts Gallery
300 San Pedro Drive NE, (Gate 3 Entrance), Albuquerque, NM 87108

Exhibition Open to the Public: Friday, November 7 – Sunday, November 30, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Exhibition Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thanksgiving

Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony: Friday November 7, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Closing Reception: Sunday November 30, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

PROSEPCTUS AND DETAILED INFO VOLUNTEER SIGNUP

Donate to RGAA

Click on the Link Below:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=47G9WV2Q6SFPA

WHY DONATE?
Pay for an RGAA T-Shirt
Donate to Show Awards
Donate to Education Programs

Next Members' Meeting

Saturday, September 20, 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 –10:00 am: Business meeting and announcements 10:00 – 10:15 am: Mini Drawing Lesson
10:15 – 10:30 am: Show-n-tell and door prize drawing
10:30 – Noon: Educational Program

September Educational Program Presenter

Judith Rauchfuss: Masks Galore and Much More

We are excited to implement 15 minute drawing lessons at our monthly meetings.
Bring your sketchbooks and drawing supplies!

We are always looking for volunteers to do a mini drawing session. If interested contact Kirsty Kilpatrick.

TIPS FOR MEMBERS

Looking for another member? Log on the website to access the Membership Directory under the Members Only tab in the menu.

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CHILDREN'S ART PROGRAMS

Looking for an art class for your children or grandchildren? Here's a list of youth art programs in Albuquerque.

ABQ CHILDREN'S ART PROGRAMS

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