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July Exhibits

"Red, White, and Blue" & "Small Works"​​​

Receiving Date for exhibits: June 29, 10am - 12pm

First Friday Reception: July 3  5pm - 7pm​​​​​

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August Exhibits

"Anything Water" & "Butterflies and Birds"​​​

Receiving Date for exhibits: Aug 3rd 10am - 12pm

First Friday Reception: Aug 7th 5pm - 7pm​​​​​

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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

The 19th Annual Great Art Heist
The 19th Annual Great Art Heist
The 19th Annual Great Art Heist
Sat, Jun 27
RAL Art Center
The 19th Annual Great Art Heist Jun 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA

​Upcoming Classes & Workshops

  • Dive into Art!: Ages 5-12
    Dive into Art!: Ages 5-12
    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: 5-12
  • Explore Printmaking: Ages 7 and up
    Explore Printmaking: Ages 7 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: 7 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
  • 3-D Wall Art: Ages 7 and up
    3-D Wall Art: Ages 7 and up
    Mon, Jul 13
    RAL Art Center
    Jul 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – Jul 17, 2026, 4:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Doug Mock Location: RAL Art Center – The Pike Studio Date: July 13 – July 17, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 7 and up
  • Drawing Outside the Lines
    Drawing Outside the Lines
    Mon, Jul 20
    Dreamfields - Hayden Building
    Jul 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 24, 2026, 12:00 PM
    Dreamfields - Hayden Building, 1385 Irvington Rd, Weems, VA 22576, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Robert Placky Location: The Hayden Building - Dreamfields Date: July 20 – July 24, 2026 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 10 and up
  • Cool Creations & Cool Creatures: Ages 5-10
    Cool Creations & Cool Creatures: Ages 5-10
    Mon, Jul 20
    RAL Art Center
    Jul 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 24, 2026, 12:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Averelle Dylan & Vienna Crotty Location: RAL Art Center – The Pike Studio Date: July 20 – July 24, 2026 Time: 9:00 – 12:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 5-10
  • Cool Creations & Cool Creatures: Ages 5-12
    Cool Creations & Cool Creatures: Ages 5-12
    Mon, Jul 20
    RAL Art Center
    Jul 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – Jul 24, 2026, 4:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Averelle Dylan & Vienna Crotty Location: RAL Art Center – The Pike Studio Date: July 20 – July 24, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 5-12
  • Stenciling & Silk Screen: Ages 10 and up
    Stenciling & Silk Screen: Ages 10 and up
    Mon, Jul 20
    Dreamfields - Hayden Building
    Jul 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – Jul 24, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Dreamfields - Hayden Building, 1385 Irvington Rd, Weems, VA 22576, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Robert Placky Location: The Hayden Building - Dreamfields Date: July 20 – July 24, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 10 and up
  • Bean Art: Ages 5-12
    Bean Art: Ages 5-12
    Mon, Jul 27
    RAL Art Center
    Jul 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 31, 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 27 – July 31, 2026 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 5-12
  • From Sketch to Sculpture: Young Clay Builders Ages 5-12
    From Sketch to Sculpture: Young Clay Builders Ages 5-12
    Mon, Jul 27
    RAL Art Center
    Jul 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – Jul 31, 2026, 4:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Location: RAL Art Center – The Pike Studio Date: July 27 – July 31, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $110 Members; $130 Non-members Ages: 5-12
  • Paint Night: Surfside
    Paint Night: Surfside
    Thu, Jul 30
    RAL Art Center
    Jul 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/ Instructor: Juli Schuszler Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Cost: $55 Members; $60 Non-members
  • Creating With Color
    Creating With Color
    Tue, Aug 11
    RAL Art Center
    Aug 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – Aug 25, 2026, 1:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Juli Schuszler Date: Tuesdays, August 11, 18, 25, 2026 Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Cost: $165 Members; $180 Non-members
  • Affirmation Art with Averelle
    Affirmation Art with Averelle
    Thu, Aug 13
    RAL Art Center
    Aug 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Averelle Dylan Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Cost: $60 Members; $65 Non-members
  • Workshop: Perspective on Perspective
    Workshop: Perspective on Perspective
    Fri, Sep 18
    RAL Art Center
    Sep 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Mary Thumma Date: Fridays, September 18 – October 9, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cost: $150 Members; $175 Non-members
  • Visiting Artist Workshop: Woodworking Fundamentals with Christopher Wagner
    Visiting Artist Workshop: Woodworking Fundamentals with Christopher Wagner
    Sat, Oct 03
    RAL Art Center
    Oct 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Christopher Wagner Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost: $175 Members; $200 Non-members
  • The Art of Scale: A Study of a Leonardo da Vinci Drawing
    The Art of Scale: A Study of a Leonardo da Vinci Drawing
    Sat, Nov 07
    RAL Art Center
    Nov 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    RAL Art Center, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Mary Thumma Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost: $75 Members; $85 Non-members
  • Family Workshop: Farmstand Stones
    Family Workshop: Farmstand Stones
    Date and time is TBD
    Kilmarnock
    Date and time is TBD
    Kilmarnock, 19 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA
    Artist/Instructor: Stephanie Brown Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Cost (includes three family members): $55 members; $60 non-members

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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