The annual Roosevelt Island Fall For Arts Festival took place today at the
Rivercross Lawn after being delayed the last 3 Saturdays because of rain.
Organized jointly by the RIVAA Gallery and Roosevelt Island Operating Corp
(RIOC), this year's mural theme was:
(1) Mythology and
(2) Riverside Rhythms, A Day of Art Meditation and Nature
Solo artists and those working in teams began painting their murals on blank
canvasses this morning.
Saturday's LatinXtravaganza Festival at FDR Four Freedoms State Park is
cancelled due to the high probability of rain.
Out of an abundance of caution and safety concerns for you and all the
attendees, as well as our vendors and performers, Four Freedoms Park
Conservancy has cancelled Saturday’s festival at the park. Thank you for
your understanding and we hope to see you in 2024!
Also, the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) has rescheduled the Saturday
October 7 Fall For Arts Festival to Sunday October 8.
We have decided to move Fall for Arts one more time from Saturday (10/7) to
this Sunday (10/8) given the rainy Saturday forecast.
Fall for Arts will now run from 10AM to 5PM Sunday, October 8th on
Meditation Lawn and feature food, activities, and incredible artists at
work. If you are one of the artists selected for this year’s event but
cannot make it on Sunday 10/8, please reach out to RIVAA Gallery at
submissions@rivaagallery.org as soon as possible to let festival organizers
know.
Hopefully, this will be the last time we have to move the event due to
weather. We look forward to seeing everyone this Sunday!
Taking place on Roosevelt Island's Meditation Lawn on Saturday, September 23rd
from 10:00AM to 5:00PM, the 18th annual festival will feature eclectic live
painting of original murals, food vendors and more!
This year, there are 2 themes for artists to choose from: “Mythology” and
“Riverside Rhythms: A Day of Art Meditation and Nature”. Artists are invited
to offer their unique visions for these themes and how they might fit into the
unique beauty and community of our island.
After the festival, selected artworks will be displayed at Roosevelt Island’s
Motorgate Atrium Gallery.
Call For Artists!
Mural Artists: RIOC and RIVAA are looking for artists who will paint one of
many outdoor murals, 6 feet high by 8 feet wide, on the day of the festival.
How to Apply: Please submit to
submissions@rivaagallery.org
a sketch of your design, or any inquiries, along with a title and short
description of the concept and technical method, based on one of this year’s
themes. Sketches should be sized according to a 6x8 ratio and submitted via a
JPG (preferred) or PDF file. Submission does not guarantee selection.
Deadline: Friday, September 8th
Participation in this event is FREE. Basic acrylic and spray paints, brushes,
and a primed mural surface are provided. Artists may also bring their own
brushes, paints, and supplies for use. Work can also be glued on to the 6x8
panels but cannot have any 3D elements added. Once complete, murals will stay
on display outdoors for several weeks.
We welcome your participation and creativity. Good luck!
Roosevelt Island is a mixed income, racially diverse waterfront community situated in the East River of New York City between Manhattan and Queens and is jurisdictionally part of Manhattan. The Roosevelt Island Tramway, which connects Roosevelt Island to the rest of Manhattan, has become the iconic symbol of Roosevelt Island to its residents.
The Purpose of this Blog is to provide accurate and timely information about Roosevelt Island as well as a forum for residents to express opinions and engage in a dialogue to improve our community.
