Past Featured Events
2026 Annual Meeting + DEmo by bill Angresano
Sunday, June 14th
The Board wishes to thank all the members for making this one of our most well-attended Annual Meetings.
And we wish to thank our master instructor, Bill Angresano for such an engaging demonstration. A video recording of the demo will be made available in the coming weeks.
67th Annual Young People's Show Scholarship Exhibition (2026)
Opening reception and presentation of scholarships and awards for this annual exhibition of works done by the Institute's young aspiring artists members and non-members (Ages 8-17) from surrounding areas.
Congratulations to all of our winners!
To help us continue to offer scholarships, please consider making a donation.
Art Lecture Series: Jose F. Morales: Capturing Light
Sunday, May 17 -- A Hands-On Practice Demonstration.
Talented RAI Member Jose F. Morales (Joe) shared a live demonstration of his Fountain Pen & Wash Technique that captures light through value changes.
RAI is proud to feature and draw upon the talents of our member artists and provide valuable, in-person opportunities to learn, connect, and expand our members’ art experiences.
Made possible by funds from the Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
73rd Annual Sponsors Show (2026)
This remarkable, original, eminently successful show features paintings given to the Institute by member artists. The Sponsors are the first of a limited number of people who contribute $295 (one chance) or $425 (three chances).
On the last night of the show, as their names are drawn in random order, the Sponsors select their favorite painting to take home.
46th Annual Open Juried Show (2026)
Our annual open juried show is a hallmark of our RAI where artists from around the country enter for the opportunity to exhibit.
Congratulations to the Accepted Artists & the Award Winners
We are grateful to our judges this year: Neal Hughes and Mario Robinson
Show Chairs: Rebecca Leer & Stephanie Deshpande