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RIVAA

Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association

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November 22nd - December 29th, 2024

Holiday Exhibition @ RIVAA Gallery​

​​​Opening reception: November 23, 2024

5:00 - 8:00 PM

 

Consider giving genuine "Gifts of the Heart" this holiday season. For our year-end exhibition Gifts of the Heart, RIVAA Gallery has a selection of one of a kind artworks in a variety of styles that make unique gifts, lasting a lifetime. You can also shop our Affordable Art Sale for lower prices on select artworks.

 

Whatever you choose you will end 2024 on a high note when you give a thoughtful gift that is truly a gift of the heart.

 

The holiday exhibition runs from November 22-December 29, 2024. Celebrate the season with us at RIVAA Gallery.

Jazz is back at RIVAA Gallery!

Wednesday, November 27, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Open jazz rehearsal

 

Friday, December 6 at 6:00 PM

 

Nice Sound Trio featuring Ann Gie Lee

Jazz concert

Entry is complimentary. There is a recommended donation of $20 for adults and $10 for students / seniors to support the musicians and RIVAA programs.

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Sunday, December 22 at 3:00 PM
 

The Mighty Hammond featuring Max Baranov and special guests

Jazz trio concert

Entry is complimentary. There is a recommended donation of $20 for adults and $10 for students / seniors to support the musicians and RIVAA programs.​

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Klezmer Music

POSTPONED

The klezmer concert, originally scheduled for December 1, has been postponed. We will let you know when it is rescheduled.

 

Thank you for your flexibility, and we look forward to seeing you at RIVAA Gallery soon.

Affordable Art Sale!

Saturday, December 7     11 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, December 8     11 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, December 14     11 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, December 15     11 AM - 5 PM

​RIVAA Gallery is holding an Affordable Art Sale 2024.

This is the perfect opportunity to start your art collection or find a holiday gift at an affordable price.

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'Kairosclerosis'

September 27 - January, 3, 2025

@ The Octagon

​​​Opening reception: October 5, 2024
6:00 -9:00 PM
@The Octagon, 888 Main St. Roosevelt Island, NY, NY
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Amazia Thompson

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While life can be difficult to navigate, there are sudden moments of happiness. You can savor such a moment when you view the symmetry, geometry, balance and order of Amazia Thompson’s artwork. Combined with the positivity of bright and vibrant colors, it gives hope that chaos need not prevail.
 
The exhibition 'Kairosclerosis' runs at the Octagon on Roosevelt Island, 888 Main Street from September 27, 2024 to January 3, 2025. Join RIVAA and Amazia Thompson at the opening reception on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 6-9 PM.

Featured

Affordable Art
Sale 2024!

December 7,  11 AM - 5 PM
December 8,  11 AM - 5 PM
December 14, 11 AM - 5 PM
December 15, 11 AM - 5 PM

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

"Beautiful art pieces, with a dash of local island artistic and architectural history."

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RIVAA Concerts

Chamber Music

World class artistry

Historically informed performances

Classical and romantic era solo and chamber music on period instruments

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