Looking for something fun to do this summer in Riverside??

Riverside, CA – The Riverside Art Museum (RAM) has you and your family covered this summer if you’re looking for something fun and cool to do now through August.

MAKER SERIES SATURDAYS

Every Saturday, from June 18 – August 13, 2016 | 12 noon – 3 p.m. | Free with admission or membership

Every Saturday this summer, come to RAM for Maker Series Saturdays. Get inside the artistic process, participate in collaborative art, interact with artists, and learn how to make stuff! We will be making ice cream with A La Minute, learning how to etch with salt water and electricity with Bernard Stanley Hoyes, and more.

June 18: Nathaniel Osollo

Sequential artist Nathaniel Osollo, author of Shadow People and Dark Mouse, returns to the Riverside Art Museum for an afternoon of comic book making. Nathaniel will talk through and demo his process of comic book drawing and writing, and help visitors work on their own comics. He will also discuss his first augmented reality comic book project and his experiences in the sequential art world.

June 25: Bernard Stanley Hoyes

In conjunction with Visual Voice, join artist in residence Bernard Stanley Hoyes on June 25, July 9, July 30, and August 13, and learn how to etch using salt water and electricity. Etched zinc plates will be used for printmaking.

July 2: How to HEAR Compost Temperature with J no.e Parker

This workshop will inspire/introduce visitors to using sensors and micro-controllers to explore the physical world around them through HEARING an on-site compost pile. Audiofied on a continual basis, the compost pile renders a non-stop, real-time sound “performance”—making the silent process of decomposition tangible on a human scale. Visitors are immersed in a continuous, eight-point soundscape created and controlled by temperature sensors buried inside the compost. Each temperature value is translated directly to frequency and amplified in its own distinct speaker—mirroring the placement of its sister temperature sensor inside the container. Visitors will also gain practical knowledge on compost biology and home composting by “feeding” the compost with vegetable scraps, helping to turn the compost, and participating in “microbe searches” using a USB microscope at various times of the day.

July 9: Bernard Stanley Hoyes

In conjunction with Visual Voice, join artist in residence Bernard Stanley Hoyes on June 25, July 9, July 30, and August 13, and learn how to etch using salt water and electricity. Etched zinc plates will be used for printmaking.

July 16: #InstaVIBES: Instagram 101 | What’s Your Personal Brand with Mad Creative

“When you think of Instagram do you simply think photo envy? Too complicated a task to try and navigate the waters of all the new Insta apps being pumped out on a daily basis? Not sure how to make your profile and photos standout? Unsure why your photos receive less than 5 likes? Oh man, the hashtag and his friend the emoji! Who the heck are those guys? Hey you’re not alone, we promise!

“Master the art of Instagram marketing from both a personal and business perspective. Join us for a special afternoon as we help you navigate the ever-evolving waters of social media on the world’s most popular visual marketing medium. We will discuss storytelling, the power of your iPhone, popular Instagram filters and apps, a breakdown of hashtags, and speak to the challenges and opportunities of connecting with your community on the Instagram platform. All participants must have their own cell phone with access to Instagram.

“We will be using the Riverside Art Museum as our backdrop for this creative and informative workshop. Seating is limited to 30, so please register at www.riversideartmuseum.org/makerseries.

“Enter our contest for a chance to win a Baby Tattooville poster or free tickets to the museum! Simply register and post your next instagram pic with #instavibesworkshopRAM.”

July 23: Arcade Coffee + Parliament Chocolate/à la minute ice cream (see special times below)

Wake up and roll into the museum for some coffee! Join Shane Levario and Stevie Hasemeyer of Arcade Coffee at this special 10 a.m. Maker Series Saturday for a talk and demonstration about the art of coffee roasting. Taste small batch-roasted coffee beans from all over the world.

At 1 p.m., join Ryan Berk, owner of Parliament Chocolate and à la minute ice cream, as he tells his story as a self-proclaimed food artist. Learn about locally sourced foods, the science of nitrogen-made ice cream, and travelling to source cacao beans. Taste Berk’s famous handcrafted ice cream and spectacular small batch chocolate.

Seats are limited to 30 people, so reserve your spot now with Ryan Berk by visiting www.riversideartmuseum.org/makerseries.

“For me, food is my expression, and an extension of my inner creativity. I consider it my art. As with any creative process, it starts with an idea. . . .” — Ryan Berk

July 30: Bernard Stanley Hoyes

In conjunction with Visual Voice, join artist in residence Bernard Stanley Hoyes on June 25, July 9, July 30, and August 13, and learn how to etch using salt water and electricity. Etched zinc plates will be used for printmaking.

August 6: Comfort Food Blanket Lessons and Dialogue with Alyssa Arney and Liz Flynn

Comfort Food Blanket discusses our psychological relationship with food during depression and difficult times, as well as the emotional appeal of junk food as a source of consolation and support. It physically represents a blanket, a pig in a blanket, environmental landscapes like trash heaps, and the gluttony of our emotional needs. In contrast with consuming, many cite the practice of crochet as being a source of consolation and support during emotionally straining times. Artists Alyssa Arney and Liz Flynn hope to engage visitors in a dialogue about the role of food as pleasure, desire and craving, and personal relationships with food and consumption. Visitors will be able to interact with the piece and explore the tactile art of crochet. Comfort Food Blanket will be on view over the fireplace in the lobby from June 21-August 5 (tentative). In conjunction with Comfort Food Blanket, Arney and Flynn will host a drop-in station where visitors can learn to crochet basic stitches or make yarn pom-poms of various sizes. Experienced crochet artists are welcome to express their creativity and create their own pieces as well.

August 13: Bernard Stanley Hoyes

In conjunction with Visual Voice, join artist in residence Bernard Stanley Hoyes on June 25, July 9, July 30, and August 13, and learn how to etch using salt water and electricity. Etched zinc plates will be used for printmaking.

For more information, visit www.riversideartmuseum.org/events

FREE SUMMER SUNDAYS

Every Sunday, from June 19 – August 14, 2016 | 12 noon – 4 p.m.

Stay cool and join us for free on Sundays this summer!

BONUS! Join us for fun, free Zumba on June 26, July 17, and August 14 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

LATE THURSDAYS: TOAST AND TOUR

Thursdays, June 23, July 21, and August 11 | 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Free with admission or membership

Join us for drinks every month this summer as we explore the art of handmade brewing and distilling during our Late Thursdays: Toast and Tour, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

June 23: Join artisan distillers J. Riley from Redlands for some serious whiskey history and taste some epic handcrafted whiskey.

July 21: Sample some local craft beer from one of Riverside’s beloved breweries, Wicks Brewery.

August 11: In honor of the Olympics in Brazil, join husband and wife micro distillers from Stark Spirits for handcrafted small batch tastings of rum and Sunshine Brandy made from local citrus.

In conjunction with our 2016 Members’ Exhibition: Carioca Soul, the Riverside Art Museum has invited dancer, choreographer, and teacher Julie Simon for an evening of Brazilian contemporary dance and drums at 6 p.m. and again (at approximately 7 p.m.) after Bernard Stanley Hoyes’ curatorial tour. Join us for an evening celebrating Brazil!

TOURS: Artist extraordinaire Bernard Stanley Hoyes will lead curatorial tours of the Visual Voice exhibition at 6:30 p.m. after each Late Thursday event.

BANK OF AMERICA MUSEUMS ON US FREE WEEKENDS

1st Full Weekend of Each Month

Show us your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card on the first full weekend of every month with photo ID and get in for free!

THE ART OF TAI CHI

Every Wednesday, from July 6 – August 17, 2016 | 12 noon – 1 p.m. | Free

Stand up, get over the hump, and de-stress with an hour of free tai chi at the museum.

ARTSWALK AT RAM

1st Thursdays of each month, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The Riverside Artswalk is a monthly community event that celebrates the diversity of arts and culture in Riverside and the Inland Empire. Visit over 22 downtown locations, including museums, galleries, and studios, presenting an eclectic mix of visual and performing arts. Either before or after, enjoy the many entertainment, dining, and shopping experiences that downtown Riverside has to offer.

Riverside Artswalk is hosted by the Riverside Arts Council and sponsored by the City of Riverside and Riverside Downtown Partnership.

Join us at RAM for a fun, free evening at the art museum. Check our website for program details.

PLAY THE MUSEUM

This summer, play at the Riverside Art Museum!

In the atrium, play Jenga in June, discover our Permanent Collection with a large-scale memory game in July, and create your own sculpture in August with “Ringleader,” an interactive balancing sculpture designed by recent MFA graduate, Ashley May.

Also, check out games like checkers, loteria, pick-up sticks, and more to play from the front desk and look for places to linger, play, and stay.

AVIATION LEGACY IN RIVERSIDE

Thursday, July 21, 2016 | 6:30 p.m. at the Mission Inn

The Mission Inn Museum will be hosting the “Aviation Legacy in Riverside” panel at 6:30 p.m. This is in conjunction with Supersonic Palette: The Art of Flight by Mike Machat. More info coming soon.

KINGS & QUEENS OF ART + MAD CREATIVE

Queens of Art: Saturday, July 23, 2016, 12 noon – 1 p.m.

RAM will host a special Queens of Art panel discussion on branding, marketing, blogging, Instagram, art events, and merchandising.

Mad Creative: Both Days, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

After the Kings & Queens of Art, from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., join Ashley Meyers of Mad Creative for speedbranding. Artists and creatives at the last Kings and Queens of Art were very enthusiastic about the Mad Creative’s ability to instantly help with focus and direction.

VALIDATION AND VALUE PANEL

Thursday, August 4, 6:30 p.m.

Join us for the Validation and Value Panel that will focus on how the various aspects of validation–self, academic, social, or systematic–translate to an artist’s value. Panelists will discuss how that value can be maintained and developed through placement, collecting, and archiving, as well as some of the other means available. Panelists currently include: Barb Houser, Kayren Lyle, Eric Hanks, Charmaine Jefferson, Mark Steven Greenfield, Anthony Silva, Berlinda Fontenot, Charles Bibbs, and Bernard Hoyes. Additional panelists will be added as they confirm participation.

“One main aspect of a self-validating artist is the satisfaction of achieving a level of independence as it relates to being economically self supporting. We will discuss some of the requirements in becoming a successful artist outside of the institutional validation system. Currently, there are thousands of visual artists making well over $100k/year under the radar of the system. Many of these artists have achieved this with minimum to no structured education or mentoring. This panel will be geared to cover these realities.”

Artist, panelist, and co-curator of Visual Voice, Charles Bibbs

The Riverside Art Museum integrates art into the lives of people in a way that engages, inspires, and builds community by providing high quality exhibits and art education programs that instill a lifelong love of the arts. RAM relies on the generosity of members and donors to support its exhibitions, education programs, and special events. A 60-plus-year-old, non-profit cultural arts institution housed in a National Historic 1929 building designed by Hearst Castle and AIA Gold Medal-winning architect Julia Morgan, the museum welcomes over 50,000 visitors a year. The museum is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. For information on exhibits, events, classes, memberships, or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.RiversideArtMuseum.org. Find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/riversideartmuseum), Twitter (RAMRiverside), Instagram (@riversideartmuseum), and Pinterest (www.pinterest.com/ramarts).