Fall for Arts
Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, for Roosevelt Island’s 20th annual Fall for Arts Festival on the Meditation Lawn (rain date: Sunday, September 20). Painted panels will remain on display for several weeks before selected works are moved to the Motorgate Gallery for continued exhibition.
RIOC & RIVAA are now seeking artists to paint a mural during the festival. This year’s themes are:
When I Dream
Bridges and Connections
If you would like to participate, Fill out this form to apply by Saturday, August 15th:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1J5_hPQsx6i6WnB1mkfbWlAA2TIEZiD5X_MFVqrSizRaAyA/viewform?pli=1
You will be asked to provide the following:
- Your name and contact information.
- Your theme selection: “When I Dream” OR “Bridges and Connections”
- A sketch of your design with a 8x6 ratio (Horizontal, JPEG preferred), finished-looking and in color if the panel will be painted in color. File size needs to be under 10 MB.
- Brief descriptions of your design’s concept and technical method.
- Materials you will use, including choice of acrylic paint or spray paint. If using spray paint, indicate what colors and whether a full or half can is needed for each; there is a maximum number of colors provided.
Important guidelines:
- Only one application is allowed per person or group.
- Applying does not guarantee selection and the process is competitive.
- You must paint the exact design you submit. If selected, any changes must be pre-approved.
- All work must be two-dimensional. No 3-D elements permitted.
Participating in the festival is free. The following supplies are provided:
- A primed mural board and ground tarp
- Acrylic paint (black, white, yellow, red, blue, green) OR spray paint
- Brushes, water containers (there is a community water source), and mixing trays
- A protective coating applied post-festival
Art Jury
- Laura Hussey
- Sophia Vitko
- Snigdha Kumar
Email submissions@rivaagallery.org with any questions.
We welcome your participation and creativity. Good luck!