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Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum Step into the vibrant world of Abbey, a visionary artist born 1930. Inspired by the majestic SW landscapes, her creations resonate with beauty and depth.

Explore her captivating legacy at her meticulously crafted museum, where every corner tells a story.

From the archives: Rita Deanin Abbey in her Las Vegas Boulevard and Hoover Street studio, 1981.Surrounded by jars of pig...
10/20/2026

From the archives: Rita Deanin Abbey in her Las Vegas Boulevard and Hoover Street studio, 1981.

Surrounded by jars of pigment, rolled materials and a work in progress, Rita stands at the center of the space where ideas became form. At the time, she was developing her Aleph Beth series, a body of work inspired by the shapes, meanings and visual rhythms of the Hebrew alphabet.

This intimate studio portrait offers a glimpse into Rita’s working process and the focused experimentation behind her practice.

A moment with the artist, captured in the place where her work came to life.

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Rita Deanin Abbey (1930–2021)
Las Vegas Blvd. & Hoover St. Studio, 1981
Working process for the Aleph Beth series

© Robert Rock Belliveau and Rita Deanin Abbey Foundation

In Aleph Beth Fragments, Rita Deanin Abbey draws upon the forms of the Hebrew alphabet, breaking them apart and reorgani...
10/19/2026

In Aleph Beth Fragments, Rita Deanin Abbey draws upon the forms of the Hebrew alphabet, breaking them apart and reorganizing them within an abstract composition.

Created in 1982 as part of her Aleph Beth Series, the painting brings together angular lines, fragmented shapes and layered planes of purple, pink, orange and blue. Some forms resemble individual characters, while others move further into abstraction.

The work reflects Abbey’s continued exploration of Jewish history and symbolism through color, structure and form.

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Rita Deanin Abbey (1930–2021)
Aleph Beth Fragments, 1982
Acrylic on canvas
59 ½ × 71 ½ inches

© Robert Rock Belliveau and Rita Deanin Abbey Foundation

Tickets are on sale now for El Camino: A Musical Journey, part of RDA Performs Season Two: Movement.On Saturday, Novembe...
10/15/2026

Tickets are on sale now for El Camino: A Musical Journey, part of RDA Performs Season Two: Movement.

On Saturday, November 14, internationally renowned classical guitarist Ricardo Cobo is joined by Christina Castellanos, principal flutist of the Las Vegas Philharmonic and returning RDA Performs favorite, and Ráyo Furuta, praised as “the rockstar of the flute.”

Inspired by the idea of “the road,” this intimate concert journeys through Latin America with a vibrant program of tango, windswept landscapes, and kaleidoscopic sound worlds. Together, the artists trace paths of movement through rhythm, memory, place, and cultural imagination.

Experience extraordinary musicianship and expressive live performance in the intimate setting of the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum.

Space is limited. Reserve your tickets now at rdamuseum.org/performs.

Throughout her career, Rita Deanin Abbey explored the relationship between the physical landscape and the spiritual worl...
10/09/2026

Throughout her career, Rita Deanin Abbey explored the relationship between the physical landscape and the spiritual world. In her From Desert to Bible Vistas series, architectural forms, desert colors, and sacred symbols come together in compositions that move between the earthly and the divine.

In Temple of the House, intersecting planes of red, blue, ochre, and gold suggest an imagined sanctuary. Strong geometric structures are softened by irregular edges and richly layered color, giving the work both a monumental presence and a sense of quiet reflection.

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Rita Deanin Abbey (1930–2021)
Temple of the House, 1981
Acrylic on canvas
70 × 78 inches
From Desert to Bible Vistas series, 1979–1987

© Robert Rock Belliveau and Rita Deanin Abbey Foundation

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for Crouching Tiger & Beyond: Cinematic Soundscapes, opening RDA Performs Season Two...
10/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Crouching Tiger & Beyond: Cinematic Soundscapes, opening RDA Performs Season Two: Movement. A special thank you to Hong Wang, Alexandria Le and Damaris Morales for a wonderful evening of music and cinematic storytelling.

Next up: El Camino: A Musical Journey, on November 14, 5–7 pm. Join classical guitarist Ricardo Cobo and guest flutists Christina Castellanos and Ráyo Furuta for a musical journey through Latin America, exploring tango, rhythm and the connections between music, memory and place.

Book your seats now via the link in our bio.

Estuary is a three-part cast-bronze sculpture created by Rita Deanin Abbey in 2004. The title refers to the meeting poin...
10/07/2026

Estuary is a three-part cast-bronze sculpture created by Rita Deanin Abbey in 2004. The title refers to the meeting point between a river and the sea, reflected in the work’s branching, interconnected structure.

The work combines two wall-mounted bronze reliefs with a freestanding sculptural section. Across the three elements, irregular forms, textured surfaces and open spaces create a continuous composition, despite each section remaining physically separate.

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Rita Deanin Abbey (1930–2021)
Estuary (3 sections), 2004
Bronze (cast)
114 × 65 ½ × 13 inches (H × W × D)

© Robert Rock Belliveau and Rita Deanin Abbey Foundation

Pictured: soprano Cecilia Violetta Lopez performing at the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum in front of Abbey’s Estuary (2004).

There's always a reason to come back.With rotating exhibitions, live performances, educational programs, and new discove...
10/06/2026

There's always a reason to come back.

With rotating exhibitions, live performances, educational programs, and new discoveries throughout the galleries, every visit to the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum offers a fresh perspective on Rita's extraordinary artistic legacy.

Become a museum member to enjoy unlimited admission, exclusive invitations, early access to RDA Performs events, and the opportunity to be part of a community that celebrates art, creativity, and lifelong learning.

Join us, and make the museum part of your year.

Throughout her career, Rita Deanin Abbey looked closely at the natural world, drawing inspiration from its colors, textu...
10/05/2026

Throughout her career, Rita Deanin Abbey looked closely at the natural world, drawing inspiration from its colors, textures, rhythms, and geological forms. Her work often moved between direct observation and abstraction, translating the landscape into a language entirely her own.

In Happiness, translucent layers of blue, violet, pink, and yellow overlap to create a composition that feels both weightless and grounded. Shown alongside G. William Fiero’s photograph of Calville Wash, the rounded forms and softly shifting colors reveal Rita’s ability to find joy and movement within the structure of the landscape.

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Rita Deanin Abbey (1930–2021)
Happiness, 1977
Acrylic on canvas
40 × 50 inches

Photography: G. William Fiero
Calville Wash; Jurassic Moenkopi; Lake Mead, Nevada

© Robert Rock Belliveau and Rita Deanin Abbey Foundation

October brings opportunities to celebrate art, listen, and connect with the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum community.On Sa...
10/02/2026

October brings opportunities to celebrate art, listen, and connect with the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum community.

On Saturday, October 10, join us at the Las Vegas Civic Center Gallery for the reception of Her Story Through Art, a group exhibition. Taking place from 5–7 PM at 525 S. Main Street, the evening offers a chance to come together and celebrate women’s creative voices.

Then, on Sunday, October 18, Terry Mahoney returns for Honoring Our Ancestors, a sound bath from 12:30–2 PM. Join us for a shared moment of reflection and remembrance through sound.

Closing the month on Saturday, October 24, Fiddle & Fern presents Rooted from 2–4 PM. Spend an afternoon enjoying live music surrounded by Rita’s art.

Three events, each offering a different way to explore, reflect, and connect through art and music. See you there!

🎟 Tickets and event information available at rdamuseum.org/events

In celebration of Museums, Galleries, Arts and Humanities Month this October, we’re celebrating the spaces that invite u...
10/01/2026

In celebration of Museums, Galleries, Arts and Humanities Month this October, we’re celebrating the spaces that invite us to look closer, think differently, and connect through art.

Every guest experiences the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum differently. Some are drawn to Rita’s monumental paintings, others to her bronze sculptures or porcelain enamel works. Some spend time with a single piece, while others wander through the galleries, discovering unexpected connections along the way.

However you choose to explore, we hope each visit offers a new perspective and a deeper appreciation for Rita’s extraordinary artistic legacy.

Celebrate the month with us and plan your visit to Nevada’s only single-artist museum.

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5850 North Park Street
Las Vegas, NV
89149

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Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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