RIVAA Gallery

At the Fall for Arts Festival 2026 At this year’s Fall for Arts Festival on Roosevelt Island, artists transformed large panels into colorful works inspired by two themes: “Bridges & Connections” and “When I Dream.” Throughout the festival, we spoke with participating artists about the ideas behind their murals and what it was like to create art in a public, community setting. From personal stories and imagined worlds to reflections on connection, community, and the future, each artist brought...