RIVAA
Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association
Earth, Sky and Above
@RIVAA Gallery
August 30th - September 22nd, 2024
​​​Opening reception: August 31, 2024
6:00 - 9:00 PM
@RIVAA Gallery
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Earth, Sky, and Above: Paintings by Saundra Lamb
Saundra Lamb looks at our world and beyond in her upcoming exhibition, Earth, Sky and Above at RIVAA Gallery. Join in her travels and share her dreamlike vision of our home, planet Earth, and its place in our universe. Her exhibition runs from August 30 - September 22, 2024.
The opening reception takes place from 6-9 PM on August 31 at RIVAA Gallery, 527 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, NY. Please join us, and enjoy the exhibition at no charge.
Fall for Arts Festival
September 14, 2024
RIVAA and RIOC are pleased to celebrate another year of the Fall for Arts Festival on Roosevelt Island. On Saturday, September 14th, see what the 2024 group of talented artists produce as they paint outdoor murals on the Meditation Lawn. This year’s themes are “Waves of Change” and “Hidden Places.”
While you’re out, enjoy some music. There will be a jazz jam session outdoors next to the library. From 3-4 PM at RIVAA Gallery, 527 Main Street, Juilliard musicians Jimmy Shen and Jiaxun Yao will perform the following program:
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Schubert Wanderer Fantasy in C major, D.760
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Mozart Rondo in F major, K.494
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Boccherini Sonata in C minor G.2
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Schumann Three Romances Op.94
We invite you to join us for this complimentary concert. If you wish to show your appreciation and support these talented artists, donations are welcome and greatly appreciated.
We are hoping for good weather, but in case of rain, all events will take place on September 15th.
Strange Terrain
Ongoing Exhibition @ The Octagon
July 1 - September 27, 2024
​​​Opening reception: July 12, 2024
5:00 - 8:00 PM
@The Octagon, 888 Main St. Roosevelt Island, NY, NY.
Digital Painting by Tony Vita
Encounter the beautifully surreal, unique and slightly unsettling digital paintings that comprise the world of Tony Vita’s latest exhibition, Strange Terrain.
Can’t make the opening? We will miss you! The good news is that you can immerse yourself in the absorbing world of Strange Terrain anytime from July 1- September 27, 2024 at the Octagon. You will be glad that you made the trip.​
Roosevelt Island:
The Vision Revisited
September 26 - October 21, 2024
​​​Opening reception: September 28, 2024
5:00 - 8:00 PM
@RIVAA Gallery
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Photographs by Chris Vail
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The Vision Revisited is a series of photographs by Chris Vail that focuses on structures and spaces on Roosevelt Island. Chris's unique perspective is enhanced by revealing bits of color in his black and white images. Together with thoughts from architects and planners who left their mark on the Island, the series provides visual evidence of the Island’s complex history.
The opening reception takes place from 5-8 PM on September 28th at RIVAA Gallery, 527 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, NY. Please join us, and enjoy the exhibition at no charge.
Jessica Schnell, NY
"This is a local art association, which supports community efforts to enhance cultural development on the island"
Tanganyika Shipman,
NY
"RIVAA is one of the best galleries in the city!"
Ken Chester Jr, NY