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Riverside Arts Academy

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Riverside Arts Academy

Empowering the youth of Riverside & the Inland Empire through high quality music education
Proud Member of El Sistema USA 🎵

The Riverside Arts Academy is an arts-based youth development program in the City of Riverside that uses the performing arts as vehicles to help build skills and foster positive attitudes and behavior among under served young people through leadership and self-esteem building programming. THE BENEFITS OF SUPPORTING THE ARTS:

• Creativity and innovation are vital to a child’s success in the world

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• Through artistic expression youth are able to process their feelings, accept, heal, and grow

• The artistic and creative process is therapeutic in itself and leads to a healthy, well-rounded life

• The arts allow youth to express themselves in positive ways
• The arts allow youth the opportunity to build a positive relationship and trust with adults and peers
• The arts build self-confidence and self-esteem…youth learn to trust themselves
• The arts build critical creative capacity that prepares youth for the workforce
• The arts increase the ability to control behavior and emotions
• The arts teach important life skills such as sharing, teamwork and problem solving
• There is no "right" or "wrong" in the creative process
• The arts help empower youth to reject negative influences such as gangs and drugs

08/31/2026

This weekend, friends of the Riverside Arts Academy gathered for Sueño de Verano, our annual salon-style fundraiser benefiting the 600+ young musicians we serve.

Our gratitude to Rena Warren for graciously hosting, and to everyone who joined us for this special evening with the 2026 Mariachi Nationals Champions!

Until next summer. ☀️

08/25/2026

This is your moment French Horns! There are spots for you in both of our orchestras for the 26-27 RAA Season - find yours by visiting our website: riversideartsacademy.com

08/21/2026

Mariachi Campana de Riverside made history this summer as 2026 Mariachi Nationals Champions—and YOU can celebrate their incredible season with official championship merch!

The limited collection features our Toca la Campana National Champions T-shirt, embroidered cap, and commemorative sticker, created in honor of Campana’s national title.

Celebrate our students with us 👉 riversideartsacademy.com

08/19/2026

Riverside Arts Academy is looking for tuba players to fill open spots in both our Overture Orchestra and the Riverside Youth Orchestra (RYO)!

Join an RAA ensemble, grow as a musician, and make some BIG sounds with us this season.

Register to audition today ➡️ riversideartsacademy.com/overview

08/18/2026

This summer, Riverside Arts Academy students Jakob Saffi and Tobias Membreno represented RAA and the City of Riverside at the 2026 YOLA National Festival in Los Angeles, joining young musicians from across the country for an inspiring celebration of music.

Jakob Saffi, oboe, participated in the YOLA National Overture Chamber Music Program, while Tobias Membreno, viola, performed with the YOLA National Symphony Orchestra.

We celebrate Jakob and Tobias for this remarkable achievement and for carrying Riverside’s musical community with them onto the national stage. 👏🎻

08/17/2026

Today, Riverside Arts Academy proudly recognizes National Nonprofit Day! 💚

As a nonprofit organization, we’re honored to be part of a community of organizations working every day to educate, inspire, and create meaningful opportunities for the people we serve.

At RAA, our mission is powered by our students, families, educators, supporters, and community partners who believe in the transformative power of the arts. Thank you for being part of our story and helping us make an impact in our community.

08/14/2026

Brass players, your seats are waiting. 🎺

Riverside Arts Academy is now recruiting trumpet, trombone, horn, and tuba players to complete the brass sections of our orchestras:

Overture Orchestra — our newest ensemble
Riverside Youth Orchestra (RYO) — our premier youth orchestra

Find audition materials online now: riversideartsacademy.com

08/12/2026

Join us for Sueno De Verano, hosted by Rena Warren!

Enjoy a magical summer evening paired with exquisite culinary offerings and fine beverages, AND featuring Mariachi Campana de Riverside, the reigning 2026 Mariachi National Champions!

Proceeds directly benefit the RAA Scholarship Fund, helping ensure exceptional music education remains accessible to every child, regardless of financial background.

Early Bird ticket pricing ends August 15 ➡️ riversideartsacademy.com

08/04/2026

Celebrate a historic moment with our 2026 National Champions Collection. 🏆

Commemorate Mariachi Campana's 2026 Mariachi Nationals championship title with our limited-edition T-shirt, hat, and commemorative sticker - available only through August 21st.

Every purchase goes to support the students of the Riverside Arts Academy and helps sustain the future of music education in Riverside!

Shop the collection today at riversideartsacademy.com

08/02/2026

Fresh off their historic Mariachi Nationals Championship, Mariachi Campana de Riverside brings their award-winning sound to the OC Fair today at 2:30PM. Join us in celebrating our 2026 National Champions!

If you plan to attend, we recommend arriving by 1:00PM to allow plenty of time for traffic, parking, and walking to the performance venue within the fairgrounds.🏆

Address

4010 Merrill Avenue Suite B
Riverside, CA
92506

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+19512665540

Website

https://linktr.ee/riversideartsacademy

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