Arts and Culture -- Past, Present and Future

The City of Riverside recognizes the transformative power of arts and culture in fostering community identity, pride, and cohesion. From our signature events, like the internationally celebrated Festival of Lights, to an array of creative programs that reflect the vibrancy of our diverse population, we are committed to enriching the cultural landscape of our city. To ensure these efforts continue to meet the evolving needs and aspirations of residents, we invite you to share your perspectives on the current programs and to help shape the vision for Riverside’s future in arts and culture.

Your input is invaluable as we strive to refine existing initiatives and explore new opportunities to expand Riverside’s cultural offerings. By participating in this effort, you will play a key role in informing our decisions and ensuring they align with the priorities of our community. Through a thoughtfully designed set of questions, we aim to gather insights that will guide our ongoing investments in arts and cultural programming, celebrating Riverside’s creativity and commitment to inclusion.