Programs
Programs that connect artists and community
Riverside Arts Council creates access to the arts through public programs, artist opportunities, youth education, exhibitions, community events, and creative partnerships across Riverside County.
Core Programs
Explore RAC programs
Riverside Artswalk
A monthly celebration of galleries, museums, artists, vendors, performers, and creative spaces throughout Downtown Riverside.
ArtRoots
Accessible youth arts programming that supports creativity, confidence, learning, and connection through hands-on creative experiences.
Public Art / Artscape
Public-facing exhibition and art-in-public-places opportunities that showcase Riverside County artists in civic and community spaces.
Arts & Healing
Arts-centered programming that supports connection, comfort, expression, memory care, foster youth, and community well-being.
Riverside Artswalk
First Thursdays in Downtown Riverside
Riverside Artswalk brings together galleries, studios, museums, artists, vendors, performers, and community members for a monthly arts experience in Downtown Riverside. Artswalk takes place on the first Thursday of each month from 6-9 p.m. and includes more than 20 downtown venues, over 100 artisan vendors and community performers.
Youth & Education
Creative learning that builds confidence
Through youth-centered programming and partnerships, RAC helps make arts education more accessible to young people across the region. Programs like ArtRoots create opportunities for students to explore creativity, expression, skill-building, and connection.
Learn About ArtRootsPublic Art & Exhibitions
Taking art into public spaces
Artscape is a collaboration between Riverside County and Riverside Arts Council. The exhibition series showcases Riverside County artists and reflects how art can be woven into public life. RAC coordinates opportunities for artists to share work in civic spaces through the Art in Public Places program.
View ArtscapeArts & Healing
Creative programs that support care, comfort, and connection
Arts & Healing builds on RAC’s work using the arts to support well-being, expression, and connection. Current program areas have included art for memory care, art for youth in foster care, and the Birthday Circle, which brings original artist-made birthday cards to children in care.
Learn About Arts & Healing
Find calls, exhibitions, workshops, Creative Workforce Fellowship opportunities, vendor opportunities, and creative career pathways.
02 EventsConnect with Artswalk, festivals, exhibitions, performances, workshops, and community gatherings.
03 Get InvolvedVolunteer, sponsor, partner, support, or help make arts programs possible across Riverside County.
04 Support ProgramsHelp sustain free public programs, youth arts education, artist support, and community access.
Help keep the arts visible, accessible, and alive
RAC programs depend on artists, partners, volunteers, funders, and community members who believe the arts should be part of everyday life in Riverside County.