Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum

Only TWO WEEKS left (!) to see the exhibition, Judithe Hernández | Beyond Myself, Somewhere, I Wait for My Arrival. Closing August 4, 2024, this exhibition spans over 50 years of this groundbreaking artist’s career. Before you go, read Christopher Knight's review! Don't miss this exhibition!

Chicana feminist Judithe Hernández draws complex humanity at the Cheech Drawing is the core of Judithe Hernández's 50-year survey at Riverside Art Museum's Cheech Marin Center.

Need somewhere to cool off this weekend? Come enjoy some art and our AC!

Enjoy free admission/entrada gratis at the Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture every Sunday, through September 1, 2024.

Sundays, 12–5 p.m.
Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech

For confirmed admission to Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, please reserve your FREE tickets at https://ramcheech.ticketapp.org/portal/product/181

Candelario Aguilar Jr.
Blue Picture, 2023
Limon, 2023
Melon, 2023
Pina, 2023
Pina, 2023
multimedia paintings with transfers on panel
(fresca jug included)
25.25x 19.25 inches framed
Courtesy of/Cortesía de
Cheech Marin

Thank you for visiting, ESMoA!!! Great to see you!!

Happy to welcome friends from Arts for LA to The Cheech! We are grateful for their work to advocate for greater investment in arts, culture, & arts education!

Thank you Hyperallergic - "15 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This Summer":

At The Cheech, in our Altura Community Gallery, Hogar Dulce Hogar curated by César Omar García. Exhibition runs through Sunday, September 22nd.

At Los Angeles Public Library East Los Streetscapers: Hacia al Norte. Featuring the works of artists David Botello, Wayne Healy, and Rich Raya. On view through Sunday, August 4th.

The Cheech is open Tuesday - Sunday. For confirmed admission, reserve your tickets here on our website.

15 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This Summer The art scene has something for everyone this season, from Kwame Brathwaite and mural collective East Los Streetscapers to Simone Leigh and Zapotec textile art.

Join our friends Zócalo Public Square at UCR ARTS for an important in-person and virtual event "How Does the Inland Empire Strike Back Against Hate?" Tomorrow night on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM PDT. Register at the link below.

How Does the Inland Empire Strike Back Against Hate? | Event | Zócalo Public Square In the 1920s, Southern California’s Inland Empire was a bucolic place, dotted with small towns set amid orange groves. It was also a growing outpost for the Ku Klux Klan, whose members subjected the region’s minority residents to exclusion, harassment, and violence in following decades. Today, a...

We always recommend being photo ready when you come to The Cheech ☀️ And to be wearing your favorite Cheech swag!

Did you know? Today is a FREE Summer Sunday. The Cheech and Riverside Art Museum are FREE all day.

🟢 Today's Hours: 12 pm - 5pm

Reserve your Free Summer Sunday tickets here - https://ramcheech.ticketapp.org/portal/product/181

Generous support provided by Art Bridges Access for All program.

Looking for family-friendly activities this holiday weekend!? Check out our Free Summer Sundays at Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech!

Sundays, 12–5 p.m.
Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech
Free Admission

Enjoy free admission/entrada gratis at the Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture every Sunday, from June 2 to September 1, 2024.

For confirmed admission to Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, please reserve your FREE tickets at https://ramcheech.ticketapp.org/portal/product/181

Happy birthday to the man himself, ! From the bottom of our hearts, we cannot thank you enough for all the tireless work and passion you bring to the community! To many more amazing moments!

Keep the party going and celebrate Cheech’s birthday by joining us tomorrow for Free Summer Sundays at The Cheech and Riverside Art Museum. Every Sunday is FREE, 12–5 p.m., through September 1, 2024. 🥳🎉🎊

Register at https://ramcheech.ticketapp.org/portal/product/181

Free Summer Sundays–You’re Invited to Tarde de Baile!

Sunday, June 30, 1–5 p.m.
The Cheech (Jose Medina Sala)
Free Admission

Join us for an unforgettable Latin dance community social, open to the public and perfect for families!

What to expect:
Free, beginner-friendly salsa and bachata dance lessons: learn the basic steps as well as some musical principles of Afro-Latin rhythms with GLUCK fellows () and UCR PhD students Eloy Neira, Bayu Wilson, and Cinthia Duran.

DJ Flowers: Enjoy the best salsa and bachata hits to keep you moving on the dance floor.

Open dance floor: Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a beginner, everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

The event is completely free and open to all levels! Don’t miss out on this exciting evening of dance and music.

What an amazing day! Thank you to all who attended and supported Arte Nuestra and braved the heat 🔥

Continue the celebration all Summer long at our Free Summer Sundays with FREE admission every Sunday through September 1st, 2024.

Don’t forget that today, June 23, is a Free Summer Sunday with FREE Admission.

Admission hours:
Riverside Art Museum Hours: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The Cheech Hours: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

For confirmed admission to Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, please reserve your free tickets.

Thank you to our Arte Nuestra presenting sponsor, . This event was organized in collaboration with Cosme Cordova and

Free Summer Sundays are brought through generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

What an amazing day! Thank you to all who attended and supported Arte Nuestra and braved the heat 🔥

Continue the celebration all Summer long at our Free Summer Sundays with FREE admission every Sunday through September 1st, 2024.

Don’t forget that tomorrow, June 23, is a Free Summer Sunday with FREE Admission.

Admission hours:
Riverside Art Museum Hours: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The Cheech Hours: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

For confirmed admission to Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, please reserve your free tickets.

Thank you to our Arte Nuestra presenting sponsor, . This event was organized in collaboration with Cosme Cordova and

Free Summer Sundays are brought through generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

Arte Nuestra 🎈is well underway!

The Cheech and will be celebrating til 7 pm with music, food, art, and community.

Check admission hours:

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Arte Nuestra Hours: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Riverside Art Museum Hours: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
The Cheech Hours: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

*Please note: Arte Nuestra is a one-day festival that takes place June 22, 2024.

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Free Summer Sunday with FREE Admission

Riverside Art Museum Hours: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The Cheech Hours: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

For confirmed admission to Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, please reserve your free tickets.

This event was organized in collaboration with Cosme Cordova and

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Join Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech team members, along with ASL interpreters, for  FREE guided tours from the Riverside Mobility Hub (located on Vine Street across the street from the Metrolink Downtown Riverside Station) to Riverside Art Museum followed by The Cheech. Please join us by walking, roller skating, skateboarding, biking or scooting or however you feel comfortable; all ages and abilities are welcome! 

Saturday, June 22nd
Guided Tour #1: Meet at Mobility Hub at 9:30 a.m., Leave at 9:45 a.m.
Guided Tour #2: Meet at Mobility Hub at 11:15 a.m., Leave at 11:30 a.m.

Meeting point:
Downtown Riverside Metrolink Station
4066 Vine St
Riverside, CA 92507

Join us for a celebration of the second anniversary of The Cheech! 🌟 Altura Credit Union () and The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum proudly present Arte Nuestra, a vibrant, family-friendly outdoor festival!

This event was organized in collaboration with Cosme Cordova and

Artwork by

                         

Join Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech team members, along with ASL interpreters, for  FREE guided tours from the Riverside Mobility Hub (located on Vine Street across the street from the Metrolink Downtown Riverside Station) to Riverside Art Museum followed by The Cheech. Please join us by walking, roller skating, skateboarding, biking or scooting or however you feel comfortable; all ages and abilities are welcome! 

Saturday, June 22nd
Guided Tour #1: Meet at Mobility Hub at 9:30 a.m., Leave at 9:45 a.m.
Guided Tour #2: Meet at Mobility Hub at 11:15 a.m., Leave at 11:30 a.m.

Meeting point:
Downtown Riverside Metrolink Station
4066 Vine St
Riverside, CA 92507

Join us for a celebration of the second anniversary of The Cheech! 🌟 Altura Credit Union () and The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum proudly present Arte Nuestra, a vibrant, family-friendly outdoor festival!

This event was organized in collaboration with Cosme Cordova and

                         

🎨🚦 Traffic Safety Workshop and LIVE Mural with Stronger Together Now Inland Empire 🚦🎨

Join us for an inspiring day beginning with ceremonial Danza, followed by a live mural! Enjoy music by 🎶

🛑 focuses on a traffic safety survey, collective dialogue, and educational materials. Learn how to improve pick-up/drop-off at local schools and ways to decrease the risk of injury while distracted.

📍 Location: Cheech Podium
🕛 Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm
FREE admission

Don’t miss out!

🎉 FREE Admission and Noche De Baile! 🎉

🗓 June 30, 1–5 p.m. 🗓

Join us at The Cheech (Jose Medina Sala) for an unforgettable community Latin dance social! 💃🕺

🌟 What to Expect: 🌟

✨ Free, Beginner-Friendly Salsa and Bachata Lessons:
Learn the basic steps and musical principles of Afro-Latin rhythms with GLUCK fellows and UCR PhD students Eloy Neira, Bayu Wilson (.wilson), and Cinthia Duran (.Cinthi).

🎶 DJ Flowers:
Dance to the best salsa and bachata hits that will keep you moving all afternoon!

💃 Open Dance Floor:
Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a beginner, everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

The event is completely FREE and open to all levels! Don't miss out on this exciting evening of dance and music!

🎨 Free Summer Sundays 🎨

🗓 June 9 @ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🎟 FREE ADMISSION

Experience the Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture for free every Sunday from June 2 to September 1, 2024!

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to explore incredible exhibitions. For confirmed admission, please reserve your free tickets at the link in our bio.

Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation/Access for All

Artswalk is tonight, 6–9 p.m. at The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture! Join us for FREE admission.

Come experience the third iteration of Cheech Collects, Shifting Perspectives: Cheech Collects. The latest edition of Cheech Collects explores different forms within the Cheech Marin Collection. It introduces photography and sculpture alongside paintings, prints, and the mixed media works for which the collection is celebrated. Come see it tonight for FREE!

ALSO, be sure to join us for collaborative mural making created by  and  to be displayed at Arte Nuestra! Check us out at the podium in front of The Cheech, alongside GIANT connect four, jenga, and co****le!

We will also be enjoying some tunes by en la Jose Medina Sala.

SO EXCITED! Sign up your young poets for this incredible teen art class!

FREE Teen class starts next Monday, June 10!

Poetry-Flex your Fire (Teen)!
June 10–June 14, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

🔥 Join the Revolution in Creative Writing with James Coats and Inlandia Institute! 🔥

Introducing the Flex Your Fire Workshop – a brand-new, electrifying youth class that will set your creativity ablaze! Dive headfirst into the world of traditional poetic forms, master the art of spoken word slams, and unleash the power of figurative language.

Embark on a journey through the narrative arc, discover foolproof ways to overcome writer’s block, and unlock the coveted secrets of publishing. But that's not all! Hone your performance skills to captivate any audience and explore profound topics like identity, culture, and finding your unique voice.

To register your young poets, visit: https://riversideartmuseum.org/create_learn/summer-youth-classes/

Did you catch us on "Gayle on the Go!"?

Sunday “Gayle on the Go!”, Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 It’s the beginning of a new month! It’s June! There are some fantastic new experiences to explore. Let me suggest you take a look at the report and then scroll down this page for more information I…

🎨 Free Summer Sundays 🎨

🗓 June 2 @ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🎟 FREE ADMISSION

Experience the Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture for free every Sunday from June 2 to September 1, 2024!

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to explore incredible art and culture. For confirmed admission, please reserve your free tickets at https://ramcheech.ticketapp.org/portal/product/181

Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation/Access for All

🎨✨ Arte Nuestra ✨🎨

🗓️ Saturday, June 22, 2024
⏰ 12:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.
✨ Free Admission and open to the public ✨
📍 Downtown Riverside on Mission Inn Avenue (between The Cheech and Riverside Art Museum)

Register at the link in our bio!

Join us for a celebration of the second anniversary of The Cheech! 🌟 Altura Credit Union () and The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum proudly present Arte Nuestra, a vibrant, family-friendly outdoor festival!

🎨 Live art demos
🎶 Music
👩‍🎨 Community art activities
🍔 Delicious food vendors
🛍️ Local artists and makers
🤝 Inland Empire community organizations

Let’s come together to build connections and support the incredible talent of the Inland Empire! Don’t miss out on this incredible community event! ❤️

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟐

Arte Nuestra Hours: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Riverside Art Museum Hours: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
The Cheech Hours: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

*Please note: Arte Nuestra is a one-day festival that takes place June 22, 2024.

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟑

Free Summer Sunday with FREE Admission

Riverside Art Museum Hours: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The Cheech Hours: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

For confirmed admission to Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, please reserve your free tickets.

Artwork by 🤙🏽

CLOSING SOON!
Cheech Collects: Anniversary Edition

This weekend is the last weekend to view Cheech Collects: Anniversary Edition! Don’t miss out on seeing the second iteration of Cheech Collects!

Building upon the foundation of its inaugural edition, the latest iteration of the exhibition features bold and vibrant works, reflecting a wide range of Chicana/o/x experiences. Depicting physical neighborhoods, social gatherings, and critical events, the exhibition reveals a phenomenon that Marin refers to as “news from the front.”

This exhibition is on view through Sunday, May 12, 2024

Get your tickets at the link in our bio!

Pictured:
Frank Romero
¡Mejico Mexico!, 1984
mixed media on wood
122 x 288 in.

This weekend!

First Sundays at The Cheech!
Sunday, May 5, 1 pm–4 pm

Join us for an art activity with our Gluck Fellow, .

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Book-signing and coloring activity led by “Simone” illustrator, Minne Phan and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen
Time: 2:00pm-4:00 pm
Location: The Cheech Education Classroom

🌟 Get ready for this Sunday, May 5th from 10AM to 5PM! Whether you're a seasoned bookworm, a budding artist, or simply a lover of all things magical, this event promises something for everyone. Minnie will also host a Coloring Activity in the Education Classroom. Admission is free all day!

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This weekend is a Museums on Us weekend!

Show us your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card this weekend and get in for free at both sites! Every first full weekend of the month is a Museums on Us weekend.

Free admission is available for the individual cardholder. Please have your photo ID with your credit or debit ready upon entry.

📚✍️ Join us for a special book signing event with !

📅 Date: May 5th
🕑 Time: 2–4 p.m.
📍 Location: The Cheech Center for Chicano Art and Culture

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen () and illustrator Minnie Phan () present their upcoming book "Simone," an unforgettable story of a Vietnamese American girl whose life is transformed by a wildfire.

🚒 2–3 p.m. Meet your local firefighters outside The Cheech and explore a firetruck! (Please keep in mind that firefighters are on duty and will need to leave if there is a fire emergency.)
🎨 2–4 p.m. Coloring activity with book illustrator Minnie Pham.
📖 3–3:30 p.m. Presentation of "Simone" with author Viet Thanh Nguyen and illustrator Minnie Pham.
📝 3:30–4:00 pm: Book signing

Don't miss out on this incredible event presented by Cellar Door Books in collaboration with the Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties ().

See you there! 🌟