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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 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 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, November 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: 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 

November Educational Program Presenter

Dierdre Stoneking, Bronze Cast Sculpture Process

Deidre will be covering her process of creating bronze sculptures. The actual bronze casting process is done at Madd Casters & Company. There are many steps before and after the piece is cast that are handled at Rusty Mesa Foundry in Santa Fe. She will discuss materials and tools used during different stages of her process. Deidre Stoneking is a realist oil painter and sculptor living in Tijeras, New Mexico. She has studied with internationally known and classically trained artists and writers of The Yin and Yang of Painting, Hongnian Zhang, and Lois Woolley as well as master sculptors Joshua Jacobo and Johanna Schwaiger, anatomist Rey Bustos, and figure draftsman Glenn Vilppu, the latter two from Disney. WEBSITE

November Mini Drawing Lesson Instructor

Vasili Katakis: “Light and Shadow”


Vasili Katakis will demonstrate the concept of Chiaroscuro (light and dark). Chiaroscuro represents a naturalistic view, suggesting volume and form in relation to a light 

and conveys the expressive quality of a drawing or painting. Vas is a first generation Greek American who grew up surrounded by his culture’s classical design and aesthetic. He studied at Ox Bow School of Arts, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. and earned his degree from the American Academy of Art. WEBSITE


Bring your notebook, sketchbook, and drawing supplies


RGAA is seeking volunteers for 15 minute drawing lessons at our monthly meetings. If interested contact Kirsty Kilpatrick.

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MasterWorks of New Mexico 2026
28th Annual Juried Standard Fine Art Show & Sale


RGAA is proud to sponsor the Oil and Acrylic Standard Fine Art Division for the 28th year!
Entry Deadline: Saturday January 31, 2026, 5 pm
Entry deadline for Miniature Fine Artwork is Friday February, 27, 2026, 5 pm

MORE INFO: MasterWorks of New Mexico 2026


MasterWorks oil and acrylic standard work entry starts November 8th.

Submit Standard Works to MasterWorks


Registration for the oil and acrylic workshop with Tom Blazier opens November 1st.


Register for Tom Blazier's Workshop



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Azucar de Sandia by David Pagani

First Place, Oil/Acrylic Division, MasterWorks 2025

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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