Misty Hills by Tom Blazier

First Place, Standard Works, ¡Encantada! 2024

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!

Many thanks to our award sponsors

Armadillo Arts and Crafts

Bardeen, LLC

Dale Laitnen

Blick Art Materials

Jeffrey Potter Memorial Award

M. Graham & Co.

New Mexico Watercolor

Pastel Society of New Mexico

The Artist Studio

¡ENCANTADA! 2025 Annual Juried Exhibition

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

¡ENCANTADA! is the RGAA's annual juried exhibition promoting the sale of original paintings, drawings, artisan prints, and other 2D and 3D artwork.

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

DETAILED INFO

Donate to RGAA

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WHY DONATE?
Pay for artwork
Pay for an RGAA T-Shirt
Donate to show awards
Donate to education programs and scholarships

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!

MORE INFO: MasterWorks of New Mexico 2026

Submit Standard Works to MasterWorks

Standard work entry deadline: Saturday January 31, 2026, 5 pm
Miniature fine artwork entry deadline: Friday February, 27, 2026, 5 pm

Registration for the oil and acrylic workshop with Tom Blazier: Painting the Big Sky

Register for Tom Blazier's Workshop

Azucar de Sandia by David Pagani

First Place, Oil/Acrylic Division, MasterWorks 2025

No meeting in December

Happy Holidays

Image: Heaven on Earth by Carla Forrest

Next Members' Meeting

Saturday, January 18, 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

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

January Educational Program Presenter

TBD

January Mini Drawing Lesson Instructor

TBD

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.

TIPS FOR MEMBERS

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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