During his artistic trayectory, Rafael Arvilla Jiménez has exposed in numerous places where his painting have been received with admiration and rave. The press, professionals and amateurs alike have, most of the time, reviewed positively his work, and at the same time created and influenced other artists.
In the heart of Marbella he founded one of the first art galleries in the city. The 'Art' gallery is where he exposes for several years. Along his own creations he exposes the art of other universally recognized artists such as 'Serrano'.

The following are some of his expositions:

- 1,980 - ART gallery (Marbella, Málaga)
- 1,991 - Zurbarán gallery (Madrid)
- 1,992 - Exposition hall in the golf club of 'La Moraleja' (Madrid)
- 1,992 - Marbella (Málaga)
- 1,993 - Cultural house of Fuengirola (Fuengirola, Málaga)