Riverside Art Museum

Governor Schwarzenegger Comes to RAM

In March, Governor Schwarzenegger came to RAM and addressed over 75 regional leaders in a one-hour “townhall” meeting.  After the meeting, the Governor met with an Art Partners class of visiting elementary school children.  Before leaving, Schwarzenegger purchased a beautiful handmade turquoise necklace from our museum store.

City of Riverside Plans to Double Regrant Program

Since formally approving "City of the Arts" late last year, the City of Riverside plans to increase its investment into the arts community by doubling its funding for the city arts regrant program (pending City Council approval).  Many thanks to Mayor Ron Loveridge, City Council, and Brad Hudson, City Manager for their supports of the arts.

Looking Back on Art Alive 2008

It was a particularly special Art Alive this year - RAM's 14th year producing this always popular springtime event.  This year's theme of  "France in Bloom" was supported by a closing luncheon and lecture by Susan Vreeland, currently on national tour promoting her most recent bestseller, "Luncheon of the Boating Party" (based on Renoir"s famous 1881 painting by the same name).  The five days of creative floral and art installations were further supported by nearly a dozen "plein air" artists (PAAR) painting each day in the galleries.  Many thanks to Lee & Associates for the exhibition sponsorship, the Riverside Public Library, and this year's volunteer committee (chaired by the founder of the event, Bobbie Powell).

Saffron's Opening is Grand!

Saffron's Grand Opening at RAM in early March was a huge success!   We estimate over 600 in attendance with great support from the Riverside Chamber of Commerce.  Everyone is talking about Saffron’s arrival at RAM, and their outstanding culinary talents.  Thanks to Saffron…our museum's atrium has never looked better (not to mention our public restrooms-recently renovated by Saffron).  Lunch & Dinner service, Monday thru Saturday.

RAM Developing Third Artist Support Group for Printmakers

Our third artist support group focused on printmaking is currently forming. We plan to finish our printmaking center in the conference room and develop programs/workshops around this new printmaking "club". This year-round printmaking center will offer memberships and classes at affordable rates and become known for its exclusively non-toxic approach to printmaking.

RAM Receives Restoration Award

RAM received an award in March from the Old Riverside Foundation for our restoration of the museum's front doors last year. The project's expert craftsman, Mike Nims and project sponsor, Ali Sahabi of SE Corporation were also recognized for their contributions to the restoration project. Thanks to Marty Tobias for his donation of our "Front Doors" design & pin....

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RAM Launches 2008-09 Joshua Tree National PARK Artist-in-Residence Program

Via a partnership with the National Park Service and Joshua Tree National Park, RAM has launched a national/international artist-in-residence program operating in the park.  After a year of development, RAM launched this program and application process this spring.  Additionally, the Affiliate Artist program offers "residencies" to artists from the Inland Empire and Southern California region (visit www.riversideartmuseum.org for info and application.  Deadline:  July 15, 2008).

Agency Executive Association Award

RAM's Executive Director, Daniel Foster has been selected to receive the 2008 Outstanding Nonprofit Executive Director Award from the Agency Executive Association (representing Executive Directors throughout the County of Riverside).

Milford Zornes, 1908-2008

The art world lost one of its most important watercolor painters, Milford Zornes in February.   Zornes' passing was only one month after his 100th birthday, and soon after his reception opening the "An American Artist" exhibition at RAM.