River Ridge
ASSOCIATION OF FINE ARTS
By Chuck Harmon
John Holden
Are you an artist? Have you been creating your art forever or just beginning? Have you ever wondered how to learn more about the arts scene in Spokane? How to find ways to show your work( and maybe even sell some?) Read on!
There’ s an arts organization in Spokane that you may not be aware of, but many others have known about and been members of for years. Back in 1971 a group of artists, among them May Whitney, Jean Sinclair and Joyce Ellett incorporated as the River Ridge Association of Fine Arts( RRAFA). By 1987 there were approximately 25 members. Membership has gone up and down through the years, but RRAFA membership was over 80 last year and is close to that now. The group has been meeting regularly and helping its members find ways to improve and sell their art since that early beginning.
For the ridiculously low annual membership fee of $ 25, anyone who creates( any kind of) art may join the organization. What does one get for that $ 25? A monthly meeting at which members learn from locally and nationally known guest speakers, are offered opportunities to show their art in( currently) seven different locations * and learn about other venues friendly to the arts community.
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