Fine Arts League Honors Local Artists

by | May 7, 2019 | Uncategorized

The Fine Arts League of Buffalo held its’ 66th  Annual Members Juried Spring Show this Saturday, May 3rd  at the River Art Gallery, 82 North Main St. in Tonwanda, NY. and presented special ‘Artiest (Lifetime Achievement) Awards’ to Two Incredible Local...

CALL FOR ARTISTS – ART ON OLIVER STREET

by | Feb 12, 2019 | Uncategorized

“Art on Oliver Street”- Public Art Initiative CITY OF NORTH TONAWANDA- The Oliver Street corridor, located within the City of North Tonawanda will soon become home to a public art initiative known as “Art on Oliver Street”. Art on Oliver Street will consist of various...

“Complicated” Art book for sale at River!!

by | Jun 22, 2018 | Uncategorized

Dennis Bertram, one of many artists represented at River Art Gallery and Gifts, has published a book, “Complicated: A Plain Talking Artist’s Guide to His Art.” At 146 pages and with over a hundred color images, he describes the meaning and evolution...

River Gallery Momentum!

by | May 10, 2018 | Uncategorized

River Art Gallery and Gifts has been a part of the historical North Tonawanda’s efforts for local revitalization. Over the years we have become a destination for visitors to spend time enjoying our great food, art, music, theater and film. We have been...

Luminescent Skies in Watercolor Workshop

by | Mar 21, 2018 | Uncategorized

Instructor: Deanna Weinholtz This two day art workshop in Tonawanda will explore techniques to achieve luminescent skies in watercolor. A looser approach to watercolor is utilized and the results are stunning. Each student may paint from his own photo reference of...

Painting on Leather – Dennis Bertram

by | Jan 26, 2018 | Uncategorized

Leather is both a natural and historic material used by artists for centuries. I have been working with leather for a few years, creating messenger bags, buckles, and similar items. However, I am also a painter. Paint can be used on many surfaces. I have used canvas,...

Palette-to-Palete Event

by | Dec 24, 2017 | Uncategorized

Join us for a fabulous evening of food, wine, art and gifts. The event takes place in conjunction with River Art Gallery and Gifts, Webster’s Kitchen, Jody Ziehm and Gates Circle Wine & Liquor. On Sunday March 4th join us in North Tonawanda for an evening of...