Exhibitions & Events
The Art of Living
Group Exhibition at RIVAA
On view: April 9 - May 3, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 11, from 5–8 PM at RIVAA Gallery, 527 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, NY 10044 RIVAA Gallery is proud to present The Art of Living, a landmark exhibition celebrating the creative vitality of New York City’s senior artist community. On view from April 9 through May 3, 2026, this inaugural showcase features a diverse collection of works from talented NYC residents aged 55 and above. As the first exhibition of its kind organized by RIVAA specifically for our local elders, this exhibition highlights the depth of experience and perspective that seasoned artists bring to the cultural fabric of our city. Each featured artist was selected through a competitive city-wide open call, resulting in a vibrant gallery experience that spans various mediums and personal narratives. Come experience a unique collection of art that proves creativity knows no age. We look forward to seeing you there. -- Generously supported in part by the Roosevelt Island Public Purpose Fund. RIVAA programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Identity Portrait Workshop
Workshop At RIVAA
April 11, 2026 from 1-4 PM
Please join us at RIVAA Gallery on April 11, 2026 from 1-4 PM for the Identity Portrait workshop, a Mandala Media Journey into self. This promises to be an exciting and highly engaging event, one that we hope you will be able to attend. Price: $15 for members, $20 for non members. What to Expect: We are made of layers, memories, roles, longings, dreams, resilience and joy. In this creative three hour workshop, you will create a mixed media identity portrait using fabric, found objects, paint, meaningful words, magazine images and textured collage. Through guided reflection and gentle creative prompts you will: -Explore the many dimensions of who you are -Transform personal symbols into visual story -Layer texture, color and meaning -Create a portrait that reflects your inner landscape No art experience  needed only curiosity... All materials will be provided. However feel free to bring your own images, objects etc that identify you to put on your portraits. Leave with a one-of- a-kind piece of art, and perhaps a deeper connection to yourself. -- RIVAA programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Bleu Pablo: Feng Shui Series
Solo Show at The Octagon
On View: April 1 to June 28, 2026
Opening Reception: April 18th At The Octagon, 888 Main Street, Roosevelt Island Bleu Pablo Presents a solo exhibition featuring works from his Feng Shui Series, an ongoing body of work he began in 2015. Rooted in the ideas of balance, energy and spatial harmony, the series explores how color, texture and movement can shape emotional and environmental experiences. Through his abstract compositions, Bleu Pablo invites viewers to reflect on the unseen forces that influence both our inner lives and the spaces we inhabit. About the series: "The Feng Shui Series started back in 2015, when I was thinking about balance, how we move through life with all its setbacks, victories, and chaos. None of us are perfect, but we’re all trying to align the energies around us and find our center. My work reflects that: layered, chaotic, alive. Through all that chaos runs a yellow line, my symbol for balance and harmony. It’s not about perfection, it’s about the everyday practice of finding your center, even when life feels messy. That line is the quiet in the storm, the moment of clarity in the chaos. The title Feng Shui was inspired by the track Feng Shui by @realremedymusic and @roydshal, perfect to the energy and flow I was exploring. Now at The Octagon, the series invites you to ask: How do we navigate life’s chaos while finding our balance?" -Bleu Pablo
Vernissage
@ RIVAA
On view: March 7 - April 5, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 7, 5–8 PM
On March 7 from 5–8 PM, please join us at RIVAA Gallery for the opening reception of Vernissage.
We are celebrating another year of RIVAA. And we are celebrating you, the Roosevelt Island community. We appreciate you, our amazing audience, and we thank you each year with the Vernissage exhibition. Thank you for supporting our organization, our programs, and our artists. Looking forward to bringing many more years of art and cultural events to Roosevelt Island.
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RIVAA programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.