Paying tribute to her pioneering leadership, unstoppable creative spirit, and special legacy for the local community.

New York, N.Y. — Arline Jacoby was the founding president of the Roosevelt Island Visual Artists Association and led the way in establishing RIVAA Gallery which opened in 2002.

Jacoby was remembered in September 2024 by family and friends at RIVAA Gallery on Roosevelt Island, New York City. A commemorative plaque was unveiled on the RIVAA bench as a tribute to her pioneering leadership, unstoppable creative spirit, and special legacy for the local community.

Arlene was born in 1924 and would have been a century old this year. She left us at 98.

Celebrating Life, Legacy of RIVAA Gallery Founder Arline Jacoby (Sept. 18, 2024)