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

09/03/2026

Chuy Benitez Creates Panoramic Photographs

Inspired by Diego Rivera, Chuy Benitez Chuy Benitez captures photographic murals that represent our communities.

Curated by Elizabeth Ferrer Elizabeth Ferrer Chicano Camera Culture: A Photographic History, 1966–2026 is a dynamic mix of traditional and experimental photography. It’s the first major survey to examine the depth and evolution of Chicana/o/x lens-based image-making over the past 60 years. 

ON VIEW: The Cheech: February 7th – September 6th

Visit the link in our bio / riversideartmuseum.org to purchase admission tickets or to become a member!

Featuring some 150 works by nearly 50 U.S. Chicana/o/x artists:
Laura Aguilar Laura Aguilar
Max Aguilera-Hellweg
Asco
Louis Carlos Bernal
Robert C. Buitrón Robert C Buitron
Freddy Calderon .Westside.Story
William Camargo William Camargo 🇵🇸
Oscar R. Castillo
Christina Fernandez 
Harry Gamboa Jr. Harry Gamboa Jr.
Miguel A. Gandert
Luis C. Garza Luis C. Garza
Thalía Gochez Thalía
Ken Gonzales-Day Ken Gonzales-Day
Fabián Guerrero Fabian Guerrero
Alma Lopez Alma Lopez Digital Diva
Annie Lopez Annie Lopez
Martina Lopez
Arlene Mejorado 
Jesús Manuel Mena Garza 
Yulissa Mendoza Yulissa Mendoza
Star Montana Star Montana
Delilah Montoya Delilah Montoya
Lizette Olivas 
Rubén Ortiz-Torres 
Chuck Ramirez Chuck Ramirez
Daniel Ramos Daniel Ramos
Eduardo L Rivera
Reynaldo Rivera
George Rodriguez
Rudy Rodriguez
Guadalupe Rosales / Veteranas & Rucas Guadalupe Rosales Veteranas And Rucas
Diana Solís Diana Solis
Ada Trillo Ada Trillo
John M. Valadez John Valadezjhnnv
Patssi Valdez Patssi Valdez
Ricardo Valverde
Maria Varela
Kathy Vargas
Camilo Cruz Camilo Cruz 
Yolanda Vasquez Petrocelli
Christopher A. Velasco Christopher Anthony Velasco
Amy Zapata Amy Zapata

Video: Monica Lynn Cortez on behalf of RAM and The Cheech
Produced with Jen Kanter
Song: courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Visual Art

09/02/2026

Back by popular demand, it's Comedy Night at The Cheech!

5 Comedians
Saturday, September 12th
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Show starts at 7 PM

✨Featuring✨
Beny Mena
Miguel Lugo
Jessica Alaniz
Juan Garcia
Ignacio Gonzalez

Book your tickets today!
https://riversideartmuseum.org/event/comedy-night-the-cheech/

08/28/2026

⭐ Join us for a Meet & Greet / Book Signing with Chicano Camera Culture Curator Elizabeth Ferrer this Saturday! From 2 PM- 4 PM.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see Chicano Camera Culture: A Photographic History, 1966 to 2026 before it closes on September 6, to meet the curator, and to have your catalogue signed (additional copies for sale at The Cheech)!

This event is included WITH admission. Purchase admission at the link in our bio!

08/26/2026

Camilo Cruz Captures the Cosmos in L.A.’s Criminal Justice System

Discover Camilo Cruz’ Camilo Cruz creative process of tapping into the metaphysical in some unlikely places.
Curated by Elizabeth Ferrer Elizabeth Ferrer this dynamic mix of traditional and experimental photography is the first major survey to examine the depth and evolution of Chicana/o/x lens-based image-making over the past 60 years. 

Chicano Camera Culture: A Photographic History, 1966–2026
ON VIEW: The Cheech: February 7th – September 6th

Visit the link in our bio / riversideartmuseum.org to purchase admission tickets or to become a member!

Featuring some 150 works by nearly 50 U.S. Chicana/o/x artists:
Laura Aguilar Laura Aguilar
Max Aguilera-Hellweg
Asco
Chuy Benitez Chuy Benitez
Louis Carlos Bernal
Robert C. Buitrón Robert C Buitron
Freddy Calderon .Westside.Story
William Camargo William Camargo 🇵🇸
Oscar R. Castillo
Christina Fernandez 
Harry Gamboa Jr. Harry Gamboa Jr.
Miguel A. Gandert
Luis C. Garza Luis C. Garza
Thalía Gochez Thalía
Ken Gonzales-Day Ken Gonzales-Day
Fabián Guerrero Fabian Guerrero
Alma Lopez Alma Lopez Digital Diva
Annie Lopez Annie Lopez
Martina Lopez
Arlene Mejorado 
Jesús Manuel Mena Garza 
Yulissa Mendoza Yulissa Mendoza
Star Montana Star Montana
Delilah Montoya Delilah Montoya
Lizette Olivas 
Rubén Ortiz-Torres 
Chuck Ramirez Chuck Ramirez
Daniel Ramos Daniel Ramos
Eduardo L Rivera
Reynaldo Rivera
George Rodriguez
Rudy Rodriguez
Guadalupe Rosales / Veteranas & Rucas Guadalupe Rosales Veteranas And Rucas
Diana Solís Diana Solis
Ada Trillo adatrillophotography
John M. Valadez John Valadezjhnnv
Patssi Valdez Patssi Valdez
Ricardo Valverde
Maria Varela
Kathy Vargas
Yolanda Vasquez Petrocelli
Christopher A. Velasco Christopher Anthony Velasco
Amy Zapata Amy Zapata

Video: Monica Lynn Cortez on behalf of RAM and The Cheech
Produced with Jen Kanter
Song: courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Visual Art

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

Join us September 3, 2026 6–9 pm for Palabra at The Cheech, a series that celebrates the wonderful tradition of floricanto, poesía, and the spoken word.

Our open mic poetry series will be co-hosted by Donato Martinez (), featuring poets Cory Besskepp Cofer (),
Brian Sonia-Wallace (), and David Puma.

Free admission
Open to the public
🌺🌺🌺

08/15/2026

📚✨ From library to library!

The Cheech and the Downtown Riverside Library are celebrating two spaces made for the curious, the creative, the explorers, and the lifelong learners.

Stop by the Downtown Riverside Library to pick up stickers and a mini postcard featuring 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘢 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘭𝘭 by artist Eloy Torrez.

Then head over to The Cheech to see the artwork in person, explore 𝘞𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦: 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜.𝘚.𝘈., and pick up jewels to decorate Cheech’s crown. 👑✨

While you’re here, grab a journal to draw, write, collage, sticker, and make completely your own.

And remember: there are lots of ways to visit The Cheech at little or no cost!

✨ Museums for All: $1 per person for up to 4 people✨ Free Summer Sundays through September 6✨ Free during Riverside ArtsWalk: First Thursdays, 6–9 p.m.✨ Free on First Sundays, 12–5 p.m.

Come explore, create, and connect.

08/11/2026

Thank you Ricardo Romo, PhD from Latinos in America for this wonderful piece on Margaret Garcia.

Margaret's works are currently on view in the exhibition, 𝘞𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦: 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜.𝘚.𝘈.

Margaret Garcia’s new artwork at the Cheech Museum in Riverside, California, is vibrant in color and bold in concept.

08/09/2026

A story from James.

James McClung (James McClung) and Marcus Mercado (marcus mercado) are inviting you to visit 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦—an exhibition that takes a fresh look at the Inland Empire through the places, landmarks, and neighborhoods that shape our everyday lives.

On view now at The Cheech through October 23.

08/06/2026

It's ArtsWalk! 🎉 Join us from 6–9 p.m. for free admission at The Cheech as part of Riverside ArtsWalk.
While you're here, stop by the Your Empire Community Show Orientation at 6 p.m. upstairs in the Auditorium to learn how you can create and exhibit your own artwork in the Altura Community Gallery. Hosted by ames McClung () and Marcus Mercado ().

Images 1-6 by Freddy Calderon, A Westside Story on behalf of The Cheech; Images 7-8 by Puma Images on behalf of The Cheech