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May Exhibits

"Art in Transit 6" & "Close up"​

​​Exhibit Dates: April 28 - May 30

First Friday Reception: May 1  5pm-7pm

Art in Transit Special Reception: May 29   5pm-7pm

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June Event and Exhibit

"The Great Art Heist" & "Chesapeake Bay and Beyond"​​​

Receiving Date for Chesapeake Bay: June 1, 10am - 12pm

First Friday Reception: June 5  5pm - 7pm

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The Great Art Heist: June 27   4pm-8pm​​

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Artists

Meet the artists that make the RAL Art Center the premier art gallery of Eastern Virginia

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History

76 Years Strong

Learn more about one of the oldest non-profit visual arts organizations in the country

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Membership

Learn how you can become a member and get invlolved

​Upcoming Events

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The Great Art Heist - Early Bird Tickets
The Great Art Heist - Early Bird Tickets
The Great Art Heist - Early Bird Tickets
Sat, Jun 27
RAL Art Center
The 17th Annual Great Art Heist Early Bird Tickets Available for The Great Art Heist April 1 - 30

​Upcoming Classes & Workshops

  • Workshop: You Be the Judge
    Workshop: You Be the Judge
    Wed, May 13
    RAL Art Center
    May 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Celeste Johnston Dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2026 Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Cost: $95 Members; $100 Non-members
  • Creative Collage Workshop: Creating Art from Paper and Pure Imagination
    Creative Collage Workshop: Creating Art from Paper and Pure Imagination
    Sat, May 16
    RAL Art Center
    May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Gloria Clifford Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost: $150 Members; $175 Non-members
  • Paint Party: Please don’t eat the Daisies!
    Paint Party: Please don’t eat the Daisies!
    Thu, May 28
    RAL Art Center
    May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Juli Schuszler Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Cost: $55 Members; $60 Non-members
  • Creative Explorations: Ages 5-10
    Creative Explorations: Ages 5-10
    Mon, Jun 01
    RAL Art Center
    Jun 01, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 05, 2026, 12:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Averelle Dylan hosts RAL Artists Location: RAL Art Center - The Pike Studio Date: June 1 - 5, 2026 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 5-10
  • Creative Explorations: Ages 12-18
    Creative Explorations: Ages 12-18
    Mon, Jun 01
    RAL Art Center
    Jun 01, 2026, 1:00 PM – Jun 05, 2026, 4:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Averelle Dylan hosts RAL Artists Location: RAL Art Center - The Pike Studio Date: June 1 - June 5, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 12 - 18
  • I'm Not Messy! I'm Creative!: Ages 5-7
    I'm Not Messy! I'm Creative!: Ages 5-7
    Mon, Jun 08
    RAL Art Center
    Jun 08, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 12, 2026, 12:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Karen Williams Location: RAL Art Center - The Pike Studio Date: June 8 - 12, 2026 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 5-7
  • Pop Art Painting & More: Ages 8-10
    Pop Art Painting & More: Ages 8-10
    Mon, Jun 08
    RAL Art Center
    Jun 08, 2026, 1:00 PM – Jun 12, 2026, 4:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Juli Schuszler Location: RAL Art Center - The Pike Studio Date: June 8 - June 12, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm -4:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 8-10
  • Papermaking & Book Art: Ages 12-18
    Papermaking & Book Art: Ages 12-18
    Mon, Jun 15
    RAL Art Center
    Jun 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 19, 2026, 12:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Barb Brecher Location: RAL Art Center - The Pike Studio Date: June 15 - June 19, 2026 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 12-18
  • Architecture 101-Planning & Design of Your Dream House: Ages 5-10
    Architecture 101-Planning & Design of Your Dream House: Ages 5-10
    Mon, Jun 15
    Dreamfields - Hayden Building
    Jun 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 19, 2026, 12:00 PM
    Dreamfields - Hayden Building, 1385 Irvington Rd, Weems, VA 22576, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Ray Dozois Location: The Hayden Building - Dreamfields Date: June 15 - June 19, 2026 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 5-10
  • Architecture 101-Planning & Design of Your Dream House: Ages 12-18
    Architecture 101-Planning & Design of Your Dream House: Ages 12-18
    Mon, Jun 15
    Dreamfields - Hayden Building
    Jun 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – Jun 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Dreamfields - Hayden Building, 1385 Irvington Rd, Weems, VA 22576, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Ray Dozois Location: The Hayden Building - Dreamfields Date: June 15 - June 19, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 12-18
  • Botanical Art & Illustrations for Beginners: Ages 9 and up
    Botanical Art & Illustrations for Beginners: Ages 9 and up
    Mon, Jun 15
    RAL Art Center
    Jun 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – Jun 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Celeste Johnston Location: RAL Art Center - The Pike Studio Date: June 15 - June 19, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 9 and up
  • Let's Create a Town Mural: Ages 5-10
    Let's Create a Town Mural: Ages 5-10
    Mon, Jun 22
    RAL Art Center
    Jun 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Bob Casazza Location: RAL Art Center – The Pike Studio Date: June 22 - June 26, 2026 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 5-10
  • Let's Create a Town Mural: Ages 12-18
    Let's Create a Town Mural: Ages 12-18
    Mon, Jun 22
    RAL Art Center
    Jun 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – Jun 26, 2026, 4:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Bob Casazza Location: RAL Art Center – The Pike Studio Date: June 22 - June 26, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 12-18
  • The Great Art Heist - Early Bird Tickets
    The Great Art Heist - Early Bird Tickets
    Sat, Jun 27
    RAL Art Center
    Jun 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    The 17th Annual Great Art Heist Early Bird Tickets Available for The Great Art Heist April 1 - 30
  • The 17th Annual Great Art Heist
    The 17th Annual Great Art Heist
    Sat, Jun 27
    RAL Art Center
    Jun 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    The 17th Annual Great Art Heist Jun 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
  • Dive into Art!: Ages 7-12
    Dive into Art!: Ages 7-12
    Mon, Jul 06
    RAL Art Center
    Jul 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 10, 2026, 12:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Jody Ball Location: RAL Art Center – The Pike Studio Date: July 6 – July 10, 2026 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 7-12
  • Explore Printmaking: Ages 9 and up
    Explore Printmaking: Ages 9 and up
    Mon, Jul 06
    RAL Art Center
    Jul 06, 2026, 1:00 PM – Jul 10, 2026, 4:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Celeste Johnston Location: RAL Art Center – The Pike Studio Date: July 6 – July 10, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 9 and up
  • Adventures in Assemblage: Ages 10-14
    Adventures in Assemblage: Ages 10-14
    Mon, Jul 13
    RAL Art Center
    Jul 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 17, 2026, 12:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Isabelle Robinson Location: RAL Art Center – The Pike Studio Date: July 13 – July 17, 2026 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 10-14

OPENING HOURS

Come Visit

January - March​​

Wednesday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm

April - December

Tuesday - Saturday 10am -4pm

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19 North Main Street

Kilmarnock, VA 22482

804-436-9309

ral@ralartcenter.com

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