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)

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!

RGAA Members Show

March 2025

Weems Gallery
5935 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109

Opening Reception: Friday March 7, 2025 from 5 to 7 pm
Exhibition Open to the Public: Friday March 7 through Saturday March 29, 2025

Hours: Monday though Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm

Click the link below to download the prospectus

Weems Prospectus 2025

Click to pay for Weems Show Fees

Next RGAA Member Meeting

Saturday, February 15, 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: Annual potluck
10:00 – 11:00 am: Annual meeting
11:00 – Noon: Presentation by Michelle Tisdale, Floral Paintings
Noon: Door prize drawing and adjournment

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Informal Paintout

An informal paint out for members is usually organized for Wednesdays. Log on to the website and click Informal Paintout for the schedule.

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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