Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech Announce 2025 Exhibitions, Boost Riverside’s Economy

$29M Impact and Nearly 228,000 Visitors in Two Years

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Riverside’s reputation as a cultural powerhouse continues to grow, fueled by the success of The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum. In just two years, an independent study shows The Cheech has generated an impressive $29 million economic impact, welcoming 227,932 visitors—90% from outside the region.

“I have always said Riverside is the next great art town, and these numbers prove we are on our way,” said Cheech Marin.

With Riverside now a must-visit arts destination, The Cheech and the Riverside Art Museum (RAM) announce a dynamic 2025 exhibition schedule, showcasing Chicanx art, local history, and community-driven storytelling. Riverside is a prime destination for art lovers, historians, and cultural travelers alike. Plan your visit at riversideartmuseum.org.

The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture

• Amalia Mesa-Bains: Archaeology of Memory (March – August 2025): The first retrospective of this groundbreaking Chicana artist concludes its national tour at The Cheech.
• Hecho en Park Avenue (March – September 2025): Works by local artists created in collaboration with community members explore Chicanx life and Riverside’s Eastside history.
• Cheech Collects (June 2025 – May 2026): The fourth edition features new works from Marin’s collection.
• Soy de Tejas (Fall 2025): This survey of Latinx artists across Texas bridges generations and disciplines to highlight the state’s diversity.

Riverside Art Museum

• Joel Sternfeld: On This Site (now through August 2025): A poignant photographic series documents American landscapes tied to historical events.
• To Rise Above Ruins: Tamara Cedré (March – August 2025): Archival and new works explore land use and community resilience in Puerto Rico and Southern California.
• Regional History: Noé Montes (September 2025 – February 2026): A powerful photographic exhibition examines exploitation and resilience in Inland Southern California.
• The Versatility of Pulp: RAM Members Exhibition (April – October 2025): Contemporary works on paper are by Inland Empire artists.
• Enrique Serrato: A Legacy of Chicano Art (October 2025 –January 2026): Acquired works from this late collector celebrate his support of artists.
• 60 Miles East (October 2025 – April 2026): This exhibition chronicles Riverside’s 1990s music scene.

Now on view: Desde los Cielos (From the Heavens), Andrew K. Thompson: The Pleasure of Being Wrong, Kandy G. López: (In)visible Threads, Eve Wood: Mostly Birds (and a Few Humans), and Shifting Perspectives: Cheech Collects.

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SOURCE Riverside Art Museum