Featured Performance
The students of the Riverside Arts Academy perform "Let There Be Peace on Earth" to show solidarity to the people of Ukraine. Thank you to our community for coming together to spread the message of love and peace. Our hearts are with you, Ukraine!
Latest News
August 26, 2023
Artistic Director’s Message, August, 2023
Hello, Riverside Arts Academy! Congratulations to all of our students who completed the 2023 Summer Program! Your final concert blew the audience away, and all of our teachers, family members, and…
May 1, 2023
Riverside Arts Academy Board of Directors names Adam Karelin as Artistic Director
Hello, Riverside Arts Academy! Last week, our Board hired me as RAA's new Artistic Director. In this role, I will oversee all of our organization's programming, artistic staff, and faculty. I…
April 1, 2023
President’s Message
As we enter the academic year end, excitement at Riverside Arts Academy fills the air with anticipation of their Spring concert 2023. Our Conductor Adam Karelin has selected special orchestral…
March 9, 2023
President’s Message – March, 2023
Welcome into Spring 2023! The Riverside Arts Academy is very excited about our student progress and preparation of their Spring Concert 2023 which is scheduled for April 28 and 29, 2023 at the Cesar…
February 9, 2023
President’s Message – February, 2023
As the Riverside Arts Academy Family celebrates the Lunar New Year with the rest of the community, we also mourn the losses with the families in Monterey Park. The Lunar New Year is the time for new…
January 1, 2023
President’s Message – January, 2023
Welcome to the Riverside Arts Academy 2023! The Academy has been a mainstay in the Eastside Community since 2012 and is entering its 11th year of music excellence. Our mission and purpose will…
December 1, 2022
President’s Message – December, 2022
Peace on Earth and Goodwill to ALL Never in the history of my life have we needed those words to resonate more in our world and in our community. 2022 will go down as one of the most rewarding,…
November 11, 2022
President’s Message, November 2022
As the holidays approach and you pack up your Halloween decorations, it’s time to think about Thanksgiving and all that it has to offer. Joyous times with friends and family along with good food and…
“We’re all about changing lives through the arts!”
the mission:
Riverside Arts Academy provides access and connection to the arts with a focus on music, as a way of changing the trajectory of the lives of underserved youth ages 4-17.
Our vision:
COMMITMENT
Positively develop students from elementary school through high school graduation.
COMMUNITY
Work to build a community of supportive families and community partnerships to further the RAA Mission.
COLLABORATION
Foster collaboration among students, teachers, student mentors, staff, Community partners, funders, sponsors, and the Board to accomplish more by working together rather than separately.
RESPECT
Respect one another as students, parents, teachers, mentors, staff, community partners, funders, sponsors, and Directors.
RESPONSIBILITY
Take responsibility for their own acts and failures to act and for the success of their students and programs; as students, as families, as teachers, as staff, and as Board members.
SUSTAINABILITY
Work to sustain its ability to promote the development and health of its students and its communities in the future.
INTEGRITY
Work to promote the integrity of its personnel, students, and program.