The Cheech is now open!
This new art museum, located in Downtown Riverside, is 61,420 square feet of renovated space displaying vibrant Chicano art; paintings, photographs, drawings and sculptures while also housing a community art exhibit, video multi-purpose room and education studio.
Formally the space accommodated Riverside’s main public library, but now is the permanent residence for hundreds of pieces of Chicano art, including Cheech Marin’s vast collection accompanied with touring artist exhibits.
The second floor is currently showing Einar and Jamex de la Torre’s, exhibition called Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective. The de la Torre brothers’ exhibition is only visiting Riverside until January 2023, then it will continue to tour nationally.
Some of our LULAC of Riverside members attended the Preview of the Cheech Art Museum on Thursday June 16th. They were moved by the one-of-a-kind art throughout the museum, inspired by the wide variety of mediums used, blown away by the intricate meanings, and highly recommend everyone to visit. During the Preview day, LULAC of Riverside members were able to meet Cheech Marin, himself; as well as the de la Torre brothers, Einar and Jamex.
Top right photo: (from left to right) Sala Ponnech, Norma Barles, Cheech Marin. Bottom Left photo:(from left to right) Norma Barles, Gilberto Esquivel, Yolanda Esquivel, Rosa Beltran. Bottom center photo: (from left to right) Sira Uribe, Gilberto Esquivel, Yolanda Esquivel, Cheech Marin, Norma Barles Bottom right photo:(from left to right) Jamex de la Torre, Giberto Esquivel, Yolanda Esquivel, Norma Barles, Sira Uribe, Rosa Beltran, Einar de la Torre.
The Founder’s Wall honors individuals who contributed and pledged their support to promote the vision of this historically significant and long awaited museum showcasing Chicano Art, inspiring emerging Latino artists, and educating the public.
Photo on left: Norma Barles, our current LULAC of Riverside President, pointing to our name ‘LULAC of Riverside Council#3190’. Photo on right: Gilberto and Yolanda Esquivel, our founding members of LULAC of Riverside, pointing at their names.
The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum is located at 3581 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA, 92501, on the corner of Mission Inn Ave. and Orange St.Free admission for children 12 and under, active and retired Military personnel. Discounted admission for Seniors/Educators/Students. Check out the museum’s website for more information, including hands-on art classes.
https://riversideartmuseum.org/visit/the-cheech-marin-center-for-chicano-art-culture/