Facebook followers, be sure to connect to the RFAA page to find exciting monthly on-line challenges! A theme is given; past themes have included ducks, self-portraits, lights, and a desert scene. This activity is totally optional, and you may enter one or two (no more, please) of your pieces directly onto the site. It is delightful to see the interpretations and styles of fellow members!

Open Studio is held on Fridays and Saturdays during Gallery hours. (Fri. 10:00 - 1:00 and Sat. 10:00 - 4:00). Bring your art supplies when you Gallery Sit for some creative independent studio time while you help maintain our Gallery.

Guerrilla Workshops are free, down and dirty three hour sessions open to members who volunteer to gallery sit each quarter. Sitting once in a quarter qualifies the member to sign up for that quarter’s workshop. Examples of topics include: Collage, Plein Air Painting, Artwork for Greeting Cards, Pastel Basics and more. See the Calendar and E-blasts for Dates.

NOTE: Members must pre-register for workshops.

As part of RFAA´s partnership with the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC), our “Artists in the Wild” plein air group paints at the CNC on Tuesdays during spring and summer months from 10:00 to 1:00. Watch the calendar for change of time to 9:00a as the weather gets warmer. Check the calendar for current dates. Members paint free, guests will pay the regular admittance fee to the CNC. Our members wear turquoise so that visitors can spot us. We welcome additions to our group. Contact Sherry Hardage sherry.hardage@gmail.com for more information and to sign up.

Every six weeks, members will be able to bring one or two paintings per session to share. In a positive supportive environment they will receive constructive suggestions for strengthening weak areas and taking their paintings to the next level. This activity will be helpful to all levels from beginners to advanced. See the Calendar for dates. All sessions run from 1:00 to 4:00 on Saturdays.  Be sure and check the website Calendar for exceptions.

At a number of meetings each year, nationally recognized guest artists provide discussions and demonstrations of painting and multimedia techniques such as watercolor, oils, acrylics, portrait painting, florals, abstracts, drawing and collage, as well as how to frame and display artwork.

Each Friday from 10:00 to 1:00, RFAA members can gather in the classroom to paint as a group and enjoy sharing ideas, techniques and helpful suggestions. There is no obligation to come every Friday, come when you can but please sign up using the Sign-up Genius link on the Members Home Page so we know you’re coming.

Contact Geri Zayas if you have any questions.

From time to time the RFAA Board reaches out to members who teach to provide opportunities to create workshops for our members, guests and for the Chattahoochee Nature Center.

In February, RFAA celebrates our membership with an annual festive themed luncheon. Besides plenty of tasty food, and fun activities, it's an opportunity to visit with old friends and make some new ones while hearing what's going on in our local art community.

In August, current members welcome all of our new members with an informative get together, held at the Art Center on Fouts Road. Seasoned members provide “newbies" with lots of helpful information including how to properly prepare art for shows, appropriate pricing, copyright information, and an overview of our social media. This is also a great opportunity for new members to make new friends and learn where they can volunteer their gifts and talents at RFAA.

In December, members gather and enjoy hors d'oeuvres, wine and great conversation. It is a time to reflect upon another busy year of art making and friendship.