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Review – Adobe Color CC
Have you ever wanted to sample a specific color, for reference, to use in a painting or artwork, or while out shopping? The Adobe Color CC app may interest you then. Here's my review for it. Product: Adobe Color CC Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch...
How to Repair a Rip in an Oil Painting
Would you like to know the basics on how to repair a rip in an oil painting? We found a DYI video for some simple techniques, by eHow (Jocelyne Canestrelli). If you don't feel comfortable with repairing a damaged piece yourself, please stop by Partners in Art, 79...
How-to Install Framing Wire
An essential part of displaying your work is making sure it hangs correctly. We recommend installing hanging hardware and using framing wire. You can read more about the various hardware in our blog post "Tips: Exhibit Hanging". We found some helpful videos on how to...
Tips: Writing an Artist Statement
Admit it... Writing an artist statement is not your favorite thing, right? We understand, so we found some videos that may help. They are quick watches, and give lots of helpful tips to get you started on writing that master piece! 🙂 Video by Suzanne Smith...
Overcoming Creative Block Tips
As artists we've all been there. Don't let a creative block get you down. Here are some videos we found that may help you break that block and get your gears turing again! 🙂 5 Tips for Breaking through Creative Block, by Video Creators (Scot Combs of +3rd...
Lil’ bit of Remodeling in the Store
Recently, we've begun creating a better atmosphere in our Store. Why stop at a new website, right? The River Gift Store is getting some much-needed attention this year too. We are reorganizing the walk through areas, so it's easy to move through, and de-cluttering...
Allentown Village Society – Poster Contest
Call to Artists: Each year the Allentown Village Society holds a competition to select the official design that will be featured on our marketing materials for our annual Art Festival which includes the printing of our FestivalPoster, Show Guide Brochure and the...
2015 Riverwalk Show – Poster Contest
Call to Artists: You are welcome to submit an original painting or design for our eleventh annual Riverwalk Show. The information for the show will be added by computer. $100 CASH AWARD And Free Entry to the Riverwalk Show Deadline: Saturday, April 25, 2015 SIZE: The...
Welcome to our NEW Site!
We are pleased to welcome you to our newly redesigned site! Our new site features: easier navigation, an event calendar, simpler shopping, an integrated blog, mobile device responsive, and of course features our artists and members! Take a look around and let us know...
DIY Art Supplies Roll
Would you like to learn how to make a quick and easy fabric roll for brushes or tools? We found a DYI video, by Nancy Mac, with some easy steps for you. The best part.... it doesn't require sewing! If you know of any tips, tricks, or DYI videos for artists let us...
Tips: Exhibit Hanging
As a gallery, we encourage our exhibitors to use proper hanging hardware for frames. This helps us protect your work during exhibits. Below you'll find some tips on using different kinds of hardware, and what to stay away from. Recommended [gallery link="file"...
Tonawanda News Article – Emerging Artists
The Tonawanda News had a very nice article about the Emerging Artists Exhibit at River Art Gallery. Emerging artists By Mia Summerson [email protected] The River Art Gallery is hosting a special exhibition with a goal of introducing the Tonawandas to...
Canal Fest – 2014
River Art Gallery and Gifts Participates in the Canal Fest, located in North Tonawanda, NY. We have tents on Webster and Main Street, July 19th and 20th. ...
Artvoice Article – Ontario Plain Group of Twelve at River Art Gallery
Artvoice had an article about River Art Galley's Exhibit Ontario Plain Group of Twelve. You can read it below. Enter through the gift shop by J. Tim Raymond Among the many cheery storefront enterprises along the main street of the historic and cultural district of...