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Artworks: “The Language of Color” Deadline Jan 31 -CALL FOR ENTRIES OPEN
"The Language of Color" is a vivid display of hues and tones that speak to the soul. Each piece converses in a unique visual language of pigments and light. Abstract paintings of swirling patterns and bold contrasts invite contemplation and interpretation. Realistic works evoke nature and humanity within the idiom…
Jill Banks: “Capturing Life in Oils” – Feb 8th
Jill Banks, a Metro-DC based oil painter will visit us to share her artist journey and what life is like on the plein-air circuit. Jill is a sought-after instructor, exhibitor at top fine art festivals, and juried international exhibits. "Stylistically, I continue to evolve from realism with feeling to impressionism…
Merenda Cecelia: March 8th
Merenda Cecelia lives and works in Richmond, Virginia. She is an artist and state-certified art educator with extensive experience in ceramic and mosaic work. She has taught for 18 years in a variety of settings. Merenda will visit us at the library and will park her gallery space on wheels,…
Join Us for Opportunities, Demos, and Fellowship!
Welcome to Metro Richmond Artists. Founded in 1955, we’re Richmond’s oldest professional artist organization, and we're still growing today! Monthly Saturday morning meetings have featured local professional artists such as Paul DiPasquale, Dan Bartges, and Robin Caspari as well as other painters, printmakers, sculptors, artist's materials manufacturer's reps, and gallery…
Main Library – Exhibit Opens Oct 4th
As you step into the exhibit entitled "Conjure Up a Dream," you are immediately enveloped by a creative atmosphere. Once in the large gallery, the space guides your steps toward an array of imaginative paintings, photographs, and sculptures. Here, artists seamlessly blend elements of reality and illusion, creating a sense…
Muralist Hamilton Glass at Sept. 14th Meeting
Our special guest speaker, Hamilton Glass, is a painter and artist living in Richmond, VA. His work centers on utilizing public art to strengthen communities and create environments where members feel invested in their surroundings. He believes in the power of art to unite communities and promote equity in access…
The Art Your Walls Need Exhibit – Opens Fri Apr 26, on view through Sat May 18
Boyd Realty - The Art Your Walls Need: SHOW DATES: Friday, April 26, 2024 - Saturday, May 18, 2024 - Metro Richmond Artists Displays The Art Your Walls Need Discover the transformative power of art. Hosted by Boyd Realty, this exhibition is a celebration of creativity and diversity. We bring…
Upcoming Meeting – May 11, 2024 – Still Life & Outdoor Painting
Mark your calendars for May's MRAA Meeting. This month we'll be painting and sketching! We'll have a still life set up in the library's activity room, or you can set up anywhere around the East Franklin Street Library. There's a lot of great architecture, and a park behind it, Linden Row Inn…