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)

Membership Signup / Information

Our monthly educational programs are held 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!

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!

EXPO NM Hispanic Arts Gallery
300 San Pedro Dr NE (Gate 3)
Albuquerque, NM 87108

Exhibition Open to the Public: Friday March 27 - Sunday April 19, 2026, Tuesdays - Sundays, 10 am - 5 pm
Opening Celebration and Reception: Friday March 27, 2026, 5 - 8 pm

Azucar de Sandia by David Pagani

First Place, Oil/Acrylic Division, MasterWorks 2025

Next Members' Meeting

Saturday, March 21, 2026, 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

Meetings are free, and no registration is required. We welcome artists in all media at all levels and guests!

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

February Educational Program Presenter

Phyllis Gunderson

March Mini Drawing Lesson Instructor

TBD

Bring your notebook, sketchbook, and drawing supplies!

RGAA is seeking educational presenters for our monthly programs (90 minutes) and artists for drawing lessons (15 minutes) at our monthly meetings. Both educational presenters and drawing instructors receive honorariums. If interested contact Kirsty Kilpatrick

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WHY DONATE?
Pay for artwork
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Donate to show awards
Donate to education programs and scholarships

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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

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