COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

We are celebrating the incredible individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact on Riverside’s vibrant arts and culture scene in 2024. 

Do you know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate them by providing their name and describing their accomplishments in 2024 using the form below. Nominations will close on February 9, 2025, and the top nominees will be selected for voting. 

**Please note that past award winners are not eligible this year.**

Heads up! **Deadline for Submission: January 31st for the March-August exhibition**

The Artscape exhibition series is a collaboration between Riverside County and the Riverside Arts Council. Artscape shows the wide range of talented artists within Riverside County and illustrates how art is woven into our daily lives. The Art-in-Public-Places program is dedicated to making art accessible to all. The featured artists come from various backgrounds and demonstrate the diversity within the Inland region’s population.

Heads up! 

**Deadline for Submission: February 21, 2025. 

The City of Riverside is offering an Artist in Residency Program opportunity for six (6) local artists. Riverside artists we want YOU to be a part

of it!

The 2024 Riverside Art and Music Festival merchandise showcases a vibrant new design of the city's skyline. This collection includes soft cotton t-shirts, durable tote bags, colorful stickers, hats featuring the RAMF logo, and aluminum bottles all capturing the festival's energetic spirit. If you missed the merch table during the festival, you can still purchase our merchandise below, allowing you to celebrate Riverside's creativity from the comfort of home. All proceeds go towards Riverside Arts Council programming to give the community more events like the Riverside Art & Music Festival!

The gallery tour will guide attendees through the participating galleries and museums during Riverside Artswalk, providing information about the facility, exhibition, and participating artists. Attendees will have time to peruse the facilities before moving on to the next stop. The tour will end at Main Street, where attendees can view over 120 artisan vendors, live demo artists, and live music.

We're seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as event staff for upcoming arts-related events. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about the arts. Earn $16 per hour, must be 18+.

We seek visual and performing artists for our Arts & Minds after-school program. Earn $40 an hour plus driving stipend and supplies provided.