Inlandia Institute

Summer is almost here, and so is a brand new season of creativity at Inlandia!

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your craft, explore a new genre, connect with fellow writers, or simply make time for your creativity, our Summer Workshop Online Zoom Sessions has something for you. And since they’re online, anyone anywhere can take part!

Registration is open! Browse our upcoming workshops and reserve your spot through the link in our bio or by scanning the QR code.

Don’t wait, workshops fill up fast!

The Untold Stories of Latinos in the IE: A Platica with Gustavo Arellano — presented by Cultura sin Fronteras and UCRArts!
Join us for an engaging and timely conversation exploring the rich cultural, artistic, and historical contributions of Latino communities throughout the Inland Empire. In this special plática, acclaimed journalist and author Gustavo Arellano will lead a discussion examining the region’s unique stories, creative voices, and cultural impact. Together, he, Dr. Jaime Gonzalez, and moderator and journalist Minerva Canto, will explore issues of visibility, representation, community identity, and the many ways Latino artists, writers, educators, and cultural leaders continue to shape the Inland Empire. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate and learn from the diverse experiences and contributions that help define our region.
WHEN: JUNE 27TH 12:30-2:30 PM
WHERE: The Culver Center Theater Room; 3834 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501

YOU MUST REGISTER using the QR code or follow the link in our Instagram bio.

Take a peek at our 16 amazing vendors for this Thursday’s Indie Author Book Fair! Don’t forget to come support and SHARE! Looking forward to see you all there.

Books, writers, giveaways, and a chance to discover your next favorite read, all happening this Thursday!

Join us for Inlandia’s Indie Author Fair from 5:00–7:30 PM at the Riverside Main Library Community Room. Meet local authors and illustrators, browse and purchase books, and connect with fellow book lovers from across the Inland Empire. Plus, several participating authors have generously donated signed books and/or merch for our raffle giveaways, giving attendees even more opportunities to take home something special.

We’re thrilled to be partnering with such a talented group of writers and artists and can’t wait to celebrate authors within and outside of our community. Participants are tagged below. If you’re participating and don’t see your name, leave a comment and we’ll add you!

-Free admission
-Author talks
-Raffles/giveaways
-Meet local authors and illustrators

The 2026 Pura Madre Design Contest is officially open! We’re looking for an original design to be featured on merch with all proceeds supporting Pura Madre creative workshops for moms.

Winning artist receives:
📚 A selection of books
💵 $150 prize
🖌️ Their artwork featured on official Pura Madre merch + some free merch with their design

Open exclusively to artist moms in the Inland Empire.

Submit your design by May 31, 2026 through the link in our bio or by scanning the QR code on the flyer!
Help us celebrate creativity, community, and motherhood through art.

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Happy Thursday everyone! As many of you have heard, we are putting together a new indie authors book fair for June! That’s right — our next Artswalk will be our beloved book fair. If you are interested in signing up to showcase as an author, you can scan the qr code or go to the link in our bio. We’ll post a lineup of selected authors at the end of May to get you all excited to show up and show out on June 4th!

Don’t forget! Free event! Tonight, Inlandia is honored to be joining with Save our Chinatown Committee and others to celebrate Ching-In’s new book with a special reading. We will be at the Heritage House alongside all of these wonderful, historic individuals. Come out and celebrate with us this AAPI Heritage Month.

Tonight we welcome Nydia Armendia-Sánchez to Artswalk at the Riverside Main Library! Presented by our Cultura steering committee, Nydia will be doing a storytime of her book Frida Kahlo’s Flower Crown! We will also be having arts and crafts available for the whole family (you might even be able to draw your own portrait!) and from 7-7:30, we’ll be doing a few games of Loteria! Winners of the games will receive signed books or other goodies. We look forward to welcoming you all there anytime from 6-7:30 in the Community Room.

Preorders open now! Explore ‘88 Unashamed Black Mental Health Stories,’ a compelling collection of personal narratives highlighting emotional resilience and mental health journeys within the Black community. Edited by Romaine Washington, this anthology offers powerful insights and inspiring experiences, fostering understanding and awareness. A valuable resource for anyone seeking to learn more about mental health through authentic and impactful stories. Scan the QR code or go to our link in bio to preorder your copy now!