Rio Grande Art Association

The Rio Grande Art Association (RGAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and promotion of fine art throughout New Mexico. It welcomes traditional, classic, contemporary, and avant-garde artists across all media and skill levels, along with art enthusiasts, with a focus on creativity, originality, and personal expression. RGAA holds monthly educational meetings featuring presentations, demonstrations, and drawing lessons, and publishes a newsletter called The Palette ten times a year. The organization sponsors annual juried exhibitions, including ¡Encantada! and the Oil and Acrylic Standard Fine Art Division of MasterWorks of New Mexico, giving members opportunities to exhibit and win awards. Membership benefits include eligibility to enter RGAA-sponsored exhibitions, access to educational programs and workshops, and a member directory and virtual membership card.