RAL Art Center Exhibits and Signature Events
April
From the Garden
Flowers, veggies, bugs, birds, leaves, twigs, trees, pollen? What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “it came from the garden”? Show us what this means to you.
Visiting Artist: Catherine Hillis
Our April exhibit on the MDUs will feature the work of visiting artist, Catherine Hillis. She maintains a working studio in Locust Grove, VA and a classroom/gallery in Fredericksburg, VA. Catherine will also be teaching a watercolor workshop at the RAL Art Center in April, see our Classes section for more information.
She writes, “My paintings can be described as traditional landscapes, still lifes and figures, but I try to use my unique perspective to draw the viewer into the world as I see it, incorporating humor or beauty whenever possible in unexpected places.
“Throughout my career, I have admired, studied, and found inspiration in past masters of my medium, Winslow Homer, who tells stories with paint, John Singer Sargent with his marvelous technical ability, Edward Hopper and his brooding landscapes and the masterful Andrew Wyeth. I greatly admire and follow the work of contemporary painters Joseph Zvisbuk and Andy Evansen.”
Receiving:
Exhibit Dates:
Reception:
April 1
Apr 2 - Apr 27
April 5, 2024 at 9:00:00 PM
May
Art in Transit
Enter the 4th Annual Art in Transit competition! Works may be in any 2-dimensional medium and portray any subject that is acceptable for all audiences.
Hip to be Square
The theme this month is open, but you must keep it in a SQUARE composition no larger than 14"x14." It can also be as small as 2"x2" or anything in between. The important thing to remember is that it must be in a square format! 3-dimensional pieces must also have a square format (cubed) and be no larger than 14" in any direction.
Receiving:
Exhibit Dates:
Reception:
April 29
Apr 30 - May 25
May 3, 2024 at 9:00:00 PM
June
Simplicity
Keeping it simple can be a challenge when we are used to creating highly detailed paintings, drawings, or photographs. Consider the peace and calm of the line, the shape, the color, the graphic. Keep in mind that this show will be on the mobile display units, with size limits of 28 inches wide and 58 inches high. Please see the Exhibit Guidelines for details.
Receiving:
Exhibit Dates:
Reception:
June 3
June 4 - June 29
June 7, 2024 at 9:00:00 PM