Take a virtual tour of yesterday's Roosevelt Island Fall For Arts Festival at Mediation Lawn organized by the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) and RIVAA Gallery
and meet some of the Mural painters.
There were also 2 wonderful jazz concerts
at the Roosevelt Island Public Library outdoor patio.
The 19th annual Roosevelt Island Fall For Arts Festival takes place this Saturday September 14
Dear Roosevelt Island Community,RIOC and RIVAA are once again proud to host the 19th annual Fall for Arts Festival on Roosevelt Island’s Meditation Lawn, next Saturday, September 14th, from 10 AM to 5 PM. The event will feature live mural painting, jazz concerts, performances by MSTDA, food vendors, and more!
This year's festival will showcase muralists from across the city, each bringing one of two themes to life: "Waves of Change" and "Hidden Changes." There will also be two jazz concerts in the Roosevelt Island Library Plaza: a jazz jam session from 11 AM to 1 PM, and a jazz concert from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
We hope to see everyone for a fun-filled day of beautiful, world-class art next Saturday!
-RIOC Community Affairs
RIVAA Gallery adds:
While you’re out, enjoy some music. There will be a jazz jam session outdoors next to the library. From 3-4 PM at RIVAA Gallery, 527 Main Street, Juilliard musicians Jimmy Shen and Jiaxun Yao will perform the following program:
Schubert Wanderer Fantasy in C major, D.760
Mozart Rondo in F major, K.494
Boccherini Sonata in C minor G.2
Schumann Three Romances Op.94 We invite you to join us for this complimentary concert. If you wish to show your appreciation and support these talented artists, donations are welcome and greatly appreciated.
We are hoping for good weather, but in case of rain, all events will take place on September 15th.
from the 2022 Roosevelt Island Fall For Arts Festival.
By ROOSEVELT ISLANDER at 8:25:00 PM 0 comments
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The 19th Annual Roosevelt Island Fall For Arts Festival will take place September 14, 2024.
RIVAA Gallery and the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) today announced a Call For Artists to participate in the 2024 Roosevelt Island Fall For Arts Festival
According to RIVAA GalleryRIVAA and RIOC Present:2024 Fall for Arts Festival
The Fall for Arts Festival is almost here! Each year, as summer shifts to autumn, artists and creative individuals meet outdoors on Roosevelt Island to participate in an exhilarating day of painting. The resulting eclectic collection of original murals that dot the lawn offers imaginative and wonderful artwork to be discovered and enjoyed by residents and passersby alike. After several weeks outdoors, the murals will come down, and selected works are taken to the Island’s Motorgate Gallery for continued display.
Mark your calendar Saturday, September 14th from 10 AM to 5 PM, the 19th annual Fall for Arts Festival on Roosevelt Island’s Meditation Lawn, featuring live mural painting, food vendors and more!
The rain date is Sunday, September 15th.
Call For Artists
Call For Artists RIOC & RIVAA are seeking artists to paint a mural during the Fall for Arts Festival. The murals are on a panel in landscape format that are 6 feet high and 8 feet wide. The mural should depict one of two themes:
- Hidden Places
- Waves of Change
If you would like to participate, apply by Sunday, August 25th.
You will be asked to provide the following:
- Your name and contact information
- Your theme selection: “Hidden Places” OR “Waves of Change”
- A sketch of your design with a ratio of 6x8, JPEG files preferred. The sketch should be finished-looking and in color if the panel will be painted in color.
- Brief descriptions of your design’s concept and technical method
- Materials you will use, including choice of acrylic paint or spray paint. If using spray paint, indicate what colors and whether a full or half can is needed for each; there is a maximum number of colors provided.
Important things to note:
- Only one application is allowed per person.
- An individual or groups of individuals may apply for a mural panel.
- Applying does not guarantee selection for participation.
- Mural panels cannot include three-dimensional elements. If you plan to glue or attach anything to the surface it must be flat, and you must request permission and explain how you plan to do it when you submit your design.
- A protective layer will be added to the mural afterwards.
- Participating in the festival is free. The following supplies are provided:
- A primed mural board and tarp underneath.
- An acrylic paint set of 6 core colors OR spray paint
- Brushes, water containers (there is a community water source), and mixing trays
Email submissions@rivaagallery.org with any questions.
We welcome your participation and creativity. Good luck!
Click here for more information.
Take a look at the 2023 Roosevelt Island Fall For Arts Festival
and meet some of the artists. Click here for more info.The 17th annual Roosevelt Island Fall For Arts Festival took place last Saturday, October 8, at the Meditation Lawn.
Take a virtual walk around the Mediation Lawn and watch the artists painting murals showing, according to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) :
... how celebrating diversity can display how we appreciate our differences and come together as one.
I spoke to several of the Fall For Arts Mural Artists about their work including Roosevelt Island residents Thom Heyer
and Roosevelt Island Youth Center staffer Martine.
The Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance also contributed to the Fall For Arts Festival:
Gallery RIVAA and RIOC collaborated this year to put on the Roosevelt Island Fall For Arts Festival. RIOC President Shelton Haynes and Gallery RIVAA President Sandra Gavelyte spoke about the Festival and their collaboration.
Gallery RIVAA's Margie Smith adds:
The collaboration between RIOC and RIVAA worked extremely well. It was a pleasure working with the RIOC staff, and I want to especially thank the workers who, on the day of the event, arrived at the crack of dawn and didn't leave until long after the rest of us were gone. They were an exceptional team to partner with and we look forward to many more joint events in the future.
Here are the completed 2022 Roosevelt Island Fall For Arts Festival murals.
Click on the full screen icon at bottom right for better viewing.
Check the Murals out yourself at the Meditation Lawn. They will be there for about 45 days before being moved to the Motorgate Garage Gallery for display.
By ROOSEVELT ISLANDER at 4:39:00 PM 0 comments
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The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) and Roosevelt Island Gallery RIVAA artists are collaborating this year to continue the Roosevelt Island Fall For Arts Festival tradition.
According to RIOC and RIVAA:
Here are some of the murals painted at the 2021 Roosevelt Island Fall For Arts Festival.2022 Fall for Arts Festival
Taking place on the Meditation Lawn on Saturday, October 1st from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, this 17th annual festival will include eclectic live painting of original murals, food vendors and more.
This year’s theme, “Celebrating Diversity,” invites artists to envision how celebrating diversity can display how we appreciate our differences and come together as one. After the festival, selected artworks will be displayed at Roosevelt Island’s Motorgate Atrium Gallery. All artwork will remain RIOC property and may be displayed on Roosevelt Island to beautify the community in the future.
Call For Artists!
Mural Artists: RIVAA is looking for artists who are seeking to create works that envision celebrating diversity! Each artist will paint one of several 6’ high by 8’ long or 6’ high by 16’ long murals outdoors during the festival.
How to Apply: Please submit a sketch of your design, or any inquiries, along with a title and short description of the concept and technical method, based on this year’s theme. Sketches should be sized according to a 6’ high x 8’ long or 6’ high x 16’ long ratio and submitted in jpeg, PDF or hard copy format. Submission does not guarantee selection.
Please submit your sketches by Thursday, September 15th to submissions@rivaagallery.org
Participation in this event is FREE; basic acrylic and spray paints, brushes, and a primed mural surface are provided! Once complete, murals will stay on display outdoors for several weeks.
We welcome your participation and creativity. Good luck!
All event activities will strongly encourage individuals to wear a mask and encourage social distancing.
By ROOSEVELT ISLANDER at 8:31:00 PM 0 comments
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More to come from the 2021 Roosevelt Island Fall For Arts Festival.
UPDATE 7/26 - Take a look at the beautiful murals painted for the
Roosevelt Island Fall For Arts Festival at the Meditation Lawn and Southpoint
Park.
By ROOSEVELT ISLANDER at 8:31:00 PM 0 comments
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