Artist in Residency (AIR)
The 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 Artist 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: SpecialEvents@RiversideCa.gov.
THE SIX SELECTED ARTISTS ARE
Pavel Acevedo Wards 1 and 2
Richie "Deladeso" Velazquez Ward 3
Richie "Deladeso" Velazquez Ward 3
Our team is made up of passionate and talented individuals who are committed to making a difference through the arts. From our board of directors to our volunteers, everyone at Riverside Arts Council is dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive arts community.
Richie "Deladeso" Velazquez Ward 3
Richie "Deladeso" Velazquez Ward 3
Richie "Deladeso" Velazquez Ward 3
Richie Velazquez, aka Deladeso, is a multidisciplinary artist from Riverside known for his “Digital Grime and OOF” aesthetic—drips, distortion, and neon chaos. He uses art to address mental health, has collaborated with Beats, Samsung, and Liquid Death, and leads Mucho Gusto.
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
Alejandro “Mano” Mirande. Ward 7
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
Alejandro “Mano” Mirande. Ward 7
Ronald Del Cid Ward 6
Our team is made up of passionate and talented individuals who are committed to making a difference through the arts. From our board of directors to our volunteers, everyone at Riverside Arts Council is dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive arts community.
Alejandro “Mano” Mirande. Ward 7
Alejandro “Mano” Mirande. Ward 7
Alejandro “Mano” Mirande. Ward 7
Richie Velazquez, aka Deladeso, is a multidisciplinary artist from Riverside known for his “Digital Grime and OOF” aesthetic—drips, distortion, and neon chaos. He uses art to address mental health, has collaborated with Beats, Samsung, and Liquid Death, and leads Mucho Gusto.