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Artist in Residency (AIR)

Artists in Residency Program

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The City of Riverside, in partnership with the Riverside Arts Council, is proud to announce the six artists selected to participate in the Artists in Residency (AIR) Program funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. This pilot program is intended to enrich community life through meaningful, public-facing art.


The AIR Program strengthens connections between artists and Riverside’s diverse neighborhoods. Over the next 18 months, concluding by December 2026, the selected artists will be supported by the City of Riverside Arts & Cultural Affairs Division and managed by the Riverside Arts Council, which will provide technical training and support as needed. The artists will also engage directly with residents across the City’s seven wards to develop at least one mural and public engagement within the community areas they are serving.


For questions about the program, please email: info@riversideartscouncil.com

THE SIX SELECTED ARTISTS ARE

Pavel Acevedo Wards 1 and 2

Richie "Deladeso" Velazquez Ward 3

Richie "Deladeso" Velazquez Ward 3

Pável, a printmaker, muralist, and art educator from Oaxaca, is now based in Riverside, California. Trained at Rufino Tamayo Studio and Oaxaca’s Fine Arts School, his work spans California to New York. His art appears in major museum collections, and he leads community workshops across the Southwest.

Richie "Deladeso" Velazquez Ward 3

Richie "Deladeso" Velazquez Ward 3

Richie "Deladeso" Velazquez Ward 3

Richie Velazquez, aka Deladeso, is a Riverside-based multidisciplinary artist known for his “Digital Grime and OOF” style—blending cartoon drips, pop culture, and mental health themes. He’s collaborated with Beats, Samsung, and more, and is active in video, street art, installations, and community events like Mucho Gusto and Más Fun TV.

Patrick Barwinski Ward 4

Richie "Deladeso" Velazquez Ward 3

Patrick Barwinski Ward 4

Patrick Barwinski is a mural artist who uses bold color, cultural symbolism, and storytelling to uplift and unite communities. Passionate about public art’s transformative power, he creates work that fosters pride, connection, and belonging. His community-centered approach drives a mission to make meaningful, impactful art that resonates deeply.

Maryam Trebeau Crogman Ward 5

Ronald Del Cid Ward 6

Ronald Del Cid Ward 6



Dr. MTC is a Caribbean-European artist, photographer, and muralist whose work explores cultural identity through vibrant, large-scale paintings. Exhibited at Riverside Artscape, Ontario Museum of History and Art, and more, her art uses bold color, chains, and spray paint to amplify community voices across Southern California’s Inland Empire.

Ronald Del Cid Ward 6

Ronald Del Cid Ward 6

Ronald Del Cid Ward 6



Ronald Del Cid is a visual artist from the San Gabriel Valley, known for his murals across Los Angeles and Riverside. After transferring to UC Riverside, he began working with local organizations to support youth art programs. His 15+ murals blend community engagement with vibrant storytelling and public expression.

Alejandro “Mano” Mirande Ward 7

Ronald Del Cid Ward 6

Alejandro “Mano” Mirande Ward 7



Alejandro "Mano" Mirande, is a muralist, artist, graphic designer, musician, and events promoter, from Riverside, Ca.  With 25 years experience, his passion to contribute art, love, and culture into the community, through his work, has been a driving force for his creativity and dedication to the arts.

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