---
title: Rio Grande Art Association
description: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit association promoting fine art education across New Mexico.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/rio-grande-art
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-09-06"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
organizationType: Professional association
location: Albuquerque, NM, United States
website: https://rgaanm.org
---

# Rio Grande Art Association

*Professional association • Albuquerque, NM, United States*

## About

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit association promoting fine art education across New Mexico.

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.

## Details

- **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States
- **Website:** https://rgaanm.org
- **Social Media:** youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgU6zKeDW6Q, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/rgaanm/posts/?ref=page_internal, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rgaanmorg/

## Programs

View current programs from Rio Grande Art Association on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/rio-grande-art