Riverside Art Museum

Riverside Art Museum The building’s distinctive architecture as a work of art in its own right brought it to the attention of the Riverside Art Center in the 1960s.
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The Riverside Art Museum integrates art into the lives of people in a way that engages, inspires, and builds community by providing high quality exhibits and art education programs that instill a lifelong love of the arts. The Riverside Art Museum strives to integrate art into the lives of people in a way that engages, inspires, and builds community by presenting thought-provoking exhibits and pro

viding quality art classes that instill a lifelong love of the arts. Located in the historic Mission Inn district of downtown Riverside, our architecturally significant 1929 building is a former YWCA facility designed by Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan. Purchased from the YWCA on July 5, 1967, Morgan’s building became the proud home of the Riverside Art Museum. The building is now home to artists and art lovers as a place to quietly roam and experience the world of art. Discover a wealth of opportunities to learn and be inspired in our galleries where there’s something to pique everyone’s interests and to challenge their perceptions of what art is. Join us for: art classes for the young and young at heart alike that teach art history and technique, free family activities, lectures, book readings and signings, film screenings, and a Museum Store filled with items you won’t find elsewhere. DONORS MATTER

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☀️ Next week at Riverside Art Museum, young artists can paint, build, experiment, and discover new ways of seeing the wo...
06/19/2026

☀️ Next week at Riverside Art Museum, young artists can paint, build, experiment, and discover new ways of seeing the world through art! 🎨✨

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬
• Art in Motion: Paint, Twist, Sculpt (Ages 5–9)
• Mastering the Line (Ages 10+)
• Art History Exploration (Ages 10+)

𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬�• Art Rebels: Create Outside the Lines (Ages 5–9)
• Creative Engineer (Ages 10+)�
Lunch sessions are available to keep the creativity going all day!

Spots are still available—register today and make this summer one filled with imagination, experimentation, and fun.

In 𝘖𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘵, Bernard Hoyes () expands upon the visual language he first developed in the 1970s, creating r...
06/13/2026

In 𝘖𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘵, Bernard Hoyes () expands upon the visual language he first developed in the 1970s, creating richly layered works inspired by Afro-Caribbean traditions, spirituality, and the transformative power of art.
Discover a world where music, dance, and storytelling meet on the canvas.

Now on view at the Riverside Art Museum.

Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech are dedicated to ensuring accessibility for all through a range of free, reduced-cost, and general admission ticket options.
We are part of the Museums for All program, offering $1 tickets for up to four people. Just show your ID and EBT card to visitor services when you arrive. There are no blackout dates or restrictions.

Children under the age of 12 are always free.

🎶🚗 Vinyl & Rides is rolling into Riverside Art Museum this Sunday, June 7, 12–4 PM!Enjoy an afternoon of classic cars, v...
06/06/2026

🎶🚗 Vinyl & Rides is rolling into Riverside Art Museum this Sunday, June 7, 12–4 PM!

Enjoy an afternoon of classic cars, vinyl records, art, and community during our Free Summer Sunday, made possible by Art Bridges Foundation.

Admission is free, but we encourage you to register in advance to save time at the door. Visit the link in our bio or visit bit.ly/rides2026, select “Tickets,” and choose June 7.

Thank you to:

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We can't wait to see you there!

⭐RAM is proud to be a Blue Star Museum. Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, ...
06/04/2026

⭐RAM is proud to be a Blue Star Museum.

Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day (Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Monday, September 7, 2026).

Reserve your tickets at the RAM front desk.

06/04/2026

Now on View! Lana Licata Manzo's Immersive Show

Descrip: Join us for RAM's Artist in Residence, Lana Licata Manzo's Opening Reception this Artswalk. Bursting with colors and textures, Manzo's work combines fine art with craft-based mediums, including basketmaking, weaving, textiles, beading, and embroidery. Don't miss the fun!

Generous support provided by

EXHIBITION ON VIEW @ Riverside Art Museum: June 4, 2026 – August 30, 2026

Featured Art: Caught in the Web, Lana Licata Manzo, 2018

Admission is free on First Thursdays (6-9pm).

Become a member! A RAM membership unlocks UNLIMITED access to exhibitions, thought-provoking collections, and unforgettable moments at the Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech Center for Chicano Art & Culture. Our membership tiers come with exciting perks, including exclusive discounts at the museum store and reciprocal privileges at NARM institutions (depending on your chosen membership level). To learn more, visit the link in our bio/ www.riversideartmuseum.org.

Video: on behalf of Riverside Art Museum
Additional Footage: Annery Sanchez
Produced with Jen Kanter
Song: Piece of Cake by Sebastian Winskog courtesy of Epidemic Sound

in Residence

The 52 Project ExhibitionJoin us in celebrating the culmination of a year-long creative journey.The 52 Project challenge...
06/04/2026

The 52 Project Exhibition

Join us in celebrating the culmination of a year-long creative journey.

The 52 Project challenges participants to commit to a weekly creative practice for 52 consecutive weeks. Through experimentation, discipline, and personal exploration, artists develop new skills, ideas, and bodies of work while building sustainable creative habits.

This exhibition showcases the results of that dedication—52 weeks of growth, discovery, and artistic expression brought together in a diverse collection of work created by this year's participants.

Opening Reception
Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 6 PM

Free and open to the public.

The 52 Project ExhibitionJoin us in celebrating the culmination of a year-long creative journey.The 52 Project challenge...
06/04/2026

The 52 Project Exhibition

Join us in celebrating the culmination of a year-long creative journey.

The 52 Project challenges participants to commit to a weekly creative practice for 52 consecutive weeks. Through experimentation, discipline, and personal exploration, artists develop new skills, ideas, and bodies of work while building sustainable creative habits.

This exhibition showcases the results of that dedication—52 weeks of growth, discovery, and artistic expression brought together in a diverse collection of work created by this year's participants.

Opening Reception
Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 5–6 PM

Free and open to the public.

We are looking for Asian American Artists, Demos, and a DJ. This would be programming for an Asian American Community Da...
05/27/2026

We are looking for Asian American Artists, Demos, and a DJ. This would be programming for an Asian American Community Day in correlation with our new exhibition from LACMA California Collectives:Asian American Moderns 1924-1965 that opens this summer. Find a submission form and more info on our website under Artist Submissions or email [email protected].

05/23/2026

“This residency is going to allow me to explore working at a larger scale while putting on a vibrant, interactive, and fun final show… I hope to share my love and joy of making art.” — Lana Licata Manzo

Step into the studio with our 2026 Artist in Residence, ✨

Born in Placentia and now based in Riverside, Lana’s work blends fine art with craft-based practices including weaving, basketmaking, textiles, beading, and embroidery — creating colorful installations rooted in connection and community.

Visitors are invited to experience her creative process firsthand during open studio hours:
Wednesday - Saturday, 11 am - 4 pm

Now on view in the Powell and DeVean Galleries through August 30, 2026.

Generous support provided by .

Address

3425 Mission Inn Avenue
Riverside, CA
92501

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+19516847111

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