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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