2026 RAI End of Year Appeal

Dear Ridgewood Art Institute Members and Supporters,

As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on what makes Ridgewood Art Institute so extraordinary — and the answers, without hesitation, are the historic building, our talented instructors, and most importantly, you, our Members. Your membership already means the world to us. Membership funds the exhibitions that stop people in their tracks. It supports the education programs that introduce a child to art for the very first time. And Membership keeps our doors open to everyone in the community, regardless of background or means. 

In the past year, generous donations helped RAI: 

• Mount 4 Member Shows featuring artworks by our Instructors and Members, 

• Provide 4 free or subsidized community art lectures and programs, 

• Present 4 Demonstrations featuring nationally recognized artists,

• Award 3 Scholarships to RAI students pursuing higher education art programs, and

• Replace our decades-old heating-cooling HVAC system. 

 This season, we're reaching out with a heartfelt request: please contribute whatever you can to help us carry the transformative power of art into the new year. A year-end gift, of any size, will do something very special.

The support of an Anonymous Donor will allow us to match your tax-deductible gift dollar for dollar up to $10,000 total during the Holiday Appeal. Whether you give $50 or $5,000, your support will matter.

Thank you for being a member of the RAI community. We wish you and yours a joyful, inspiring holiday season – and an art-filled New Year.

With Gratitude, 

Warm regards,

Suzanne Bochet 
President, The Ridgewood Art Institute Board of Trustees