About Riverside Arts Council
Nearly 50 years of arts, artists, and community
Since 1977, Riverside Arts Council has provided, developed, supported, and sustained the arts throughout Riverside and Riverside County.
Mission
Providing, developing, supporting, and sustaining the arts
Riverside Arts Council is a private nonprofit arts organization and a central source for arts-related services, information, education, and outreach in Riverside County. RAC connects artists, arts organizations, cultural partners, and community members across a growing region.
Through programs, partnerships, events, exhibitions, artist opportunities, and community engagement, RAC encourages the advancement and integration of visual, literary, and performing arts into the fabric of local communities.
RAC at a Glance
Looking Toward 2027
Celebrating five decades of creative service
In 2027, Riverside Arts Council will celebrate 50 years of championing artists, strengthening communities, and supporting creative life throughout Riverside County. This milestone is more than an anniversary. It is an opportunity to honor RAC’s legacy while investing in the next generation of artists and audiences.
As RAC approaches this milestone, the organization continues to build pathways for youth arts education, artist professional development, public art, community events, creative workforce opportunities, and cultural partnerships.
What We Do
Connecting artists and community
Programs
Public programs, youth arts education, exhibitions, Artswalk, Arts & Healing, and community arts access.
Artist Support
Opportunities, workshops, public visibility, professional development, and creative career pathways.
Community Events
Artswalk, festivals, exhibitions, performances, workshops, and gatherings that bring people together.
Partnerships
Collaboration with artists, organizations, agencies, funders, volunteers, sponsors, and civic partners.
Equity & Access
Arts access belongs to everyone
RAC is committed to equity in its organizational work, programming, and community partnerships. That commitment includes identifying barriers to access, building relationships across communities, and supporting more just and inclusive pathways into arts participation.
RAC’s work is strengthened by artists, board members, staff, volunteers, and community partners with varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Learn about Artswalk, ArtRoots, Artscape, Arts & Healing, and community programs.
02 For ArtistsFind artist support, opportunities, workshops, calls, exhibitions, and creative pathways.
03 Get InvolvedVolunteer, partner, sponsor, donate, or help strengthen the arts across Riverside County.
04 Support the Next 50Help sustain RAC programs, artist support, public access, and youth arts education.
Contact
Connect with RAC
Riverside Arts Council is located at 3700 6th Street in Riverside, California. Visits are available by appointment, and community members are encouraged to reach out with questions about programs, partnerships, opportunities, and support.
Artists working for artists, community, and the future
RAC’s next chapter depends on the artists, partners, funders, volunteers, and community members who believe in the power of the arts to connect, strengthen, and transform Riverside County.