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  • WHO WE ARE
    • OVERVIEW
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    • CONTACT US
  • WHAT WE DO
    • COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
    • 15 FAVORITES
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    • ART AS THERAPY
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    • CULTURAL CONSORTIUM
    • AEP6
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    • FIRST SUNDAYS
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    • IAF PROGRAM
    • EVENT CALENDAR
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ROCK OF THE AGES

The Mayor's Ball for the Arts will take place at The Box at the Fox on Saturday, March 21, 2026! This year, the Mayor's Ball will once again be a themed event, and ROCK OF THE AGES will kick it off in 2026. Attendees can celebrate the occasion by dressing up as their favorite rock hero. 


The hardworking, committed, and gifted artists who have had an impact on our community over the past year will be honored and showcased at the Mayor's Ball for the Arts. At the event, where the winners will be announced, artists who have been nominated and voted for by the community will receive their awards. 


Every year, the Riverside Arts Council raises money through the Mayor's Ball. You won't want to miss this event, which will also feature food, drinks, entertainment, and an opportunity drawing with amazing artwork made by local artists!

A Second Look at the Mayor’s Ball Collection

Missed the event or didn’t grab your favorite auction items? We’ve got you covered.

Riverside Arts Council Mayor’s Ball for the Arts online shop features a limited selection of exclusive items from the event.

This is your final chance to own a piece of the experience. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Browse favorites, secure what you missed, and take home something unforgettable. Limited quantities. No restocks. Shop now.


All proceeds support free arts programming throughout Riverside County.
Items must be picked up at the Riverside Arts Council office in Downtown Riverside.

VIEW exclusive items HERE

our 2026 recap!

WINNERS ARE...

PUBLIC ARTWORK NOMINEES

GOLD

SILVER

SILVER

Dual Language Immersion Mural 

by Zachary Lewis & Riverside Arts Magnet

SILVER

SILVER

SILVER

Tacos El Juantio #3 Mural 

by Andrea Lopez

BRONZE

SILVER

BRONZE

Lime Street Bridge Mural 

by Juan Navarro & 

Patrick Barwinski

ART-BASED EVENT NOMINEES

GOLD

SILVER

SILVER

     Mucho Gusto Fest

SILVER

SILVER

SILVER

60 Miles East at Riverside Art Museum (RAM)

BRONZE

SILVER

BRONZE

Riverside Dickens Festival

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE NOMINEES

GOLD

SILVER

SILVER

The Good Daze at Riverside Art & MusicFestival

SILVER

SILVER

SILVER

Ruby Red at Merry Artswalk

BRONZE

SILVER

BRONZE

Pocho at Merry Artswalk

THEATRE PERFORMANCE NOMINEES

GOLD

SILVER

SILVER

Towards Zero by Riverside Community Players

SILVER

SILVER

SILVER

Shrek the Musical at Cal

Baptist University

BRONZE

SILVER

BRONZE

You're a Good Man, Charlie

Brown byAct Out

Enrichment Theatre

DANCE PERFORMANCE NOMINEES

GOLD

SILVER

SILVER

The Limonadas Dance Company at Mucho Gusto Festival

SILVER

SILVER

SILVER

SALT Dance Studios 

Flash Mob Drum Circle

BRONZE

SILVER

BRONZE

Riverside Ballet BRAVA 

The Nutcracker

LITERARY ARTS NOMINEES

GOLD

SILVER

SILVER

James Coats

Poet + Author

SILVER

SILVER

SILVER

The Riversider Magazine

BRONZE

SILVER

BRONZE

Downtowne Bookstore

ART FACILITY NOMINEES

GOLD

SILVER

SILVER

Division 9 Gallery

SILVER

SILVER

SILVER

Mission Inn Foundation

BRONZE

SILVER

BRONZE

Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California

In recognition of an exceptional contributions to the arts

CREATIVE REVOLUTIONARIES

Martin Sanchez

Angel Baby

Cati Porter

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO our food Sponsors

2025 Mayor's Ball for the Arts Recap

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