RAL Art Center Exhibits and Signature Events
2025 Exhibit Schedule
2026 Exhibits Schedule
Click here to download 2026 Exhibit Guidelines.
Click here for Entry Form.
Click here for Entry Directions.
Please review our 2026 Exhibit Guidelines to ensure proper hanging equipment is used, size limitations are followed, and all other guidelines are adhered to.
January
Whatever You Want
This is a People’s Choice show. All subjects and styles are accepted. Viewers will vote for their choice for this show.
New Year, New Art
This is a People's Choice show. Create a work designed to draw the viewer in for a closer look, focusing on detail and design.
Receiving:
December 29
Exhibit Dates:
Dec 31 - Jan 31
Reception:
January 2, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM
February
Love is...
Winter Wonderland
Receiving:
February 2
Exhibit Dates:
Feb 4 - Feb 28
Reception:
February 6, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM
March
Local Scenes, Local Themes
New Beginnings
Receiving:
March 2
Exhibit Dates:
March 4 - March 28
Reception:
March 6, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM
April
Bloom
Native Species
Receiving:
March 30
Exhibit Dates:
March 31 - April 25
Reception:
April 10, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM
May
Art in Transit
See entry form for details. Click the link below.
Art in Transit Awards Reception
Close Up
Receiving:
April 25, 26, 27
Exhibit Dates:
April 28 - May 30
Reception:
May 1, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM
June
Art Heist
Artwork by invitation. Works will be raffled at a special event for ticket holders.
Art Heist Event: June 28th
More info to come.
Chesapeake Bay and Beyond
Receiving:
June 1
Exhibit Dates:
June 2 - June 27
Reception:
June 5, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM
July
Red, White, and Blue
Small Works
The only restriction is the size of the art, which is 154” overall. For 2D works, it can’t be more than 11’ x 14” high.
Receiving:
June 29
Exhibit Dates:
June 30 - Aug 1
Reception:
July 3, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM
August
Anything Water
Butterflies and Birds
Receiving:
August 3
Exhibit Dates:
Aug 4 0 Aug 28
Reception:
August 7, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM
September
65th Labor Day Art Show
Call to Artists! There has never been a better time to join us than in the RAL Art Center’s 65th Annual Labor Day Art Show. Artists are invited to enter original works of art in any medium. The show is limited to 200 works of art. Early entry is recommended.
All work must be original and cannot be AI generated.
Must be a member to submit work for the LDAS. https://www.ralartcenter.com/membership
Receiving:
August 29, 30, 31
Exhibit Dates:
Sept 2 - Sept 26
Reception:
September 4, 2026 at 8:00:00 PM
October
Walk on the Wildside
Autumn Colors
Receiving:
September 28
Exhibit Dates:
Sept 29 - Oct31
Reception:
October 2, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM
November
The Art of Abstraction
Reality is...
Receiving:
November 2
Exhibit Dates:
Nov 2 - Nov 21
Reception:
November 6, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM
December
Holiday Shop
December's Holiday Shop offers a welcoming space for you to display and sell your creative work. Some wonderful options are jewelry, ceramics, textiles, paintings, ornaments, unique gifts and anything that reflects the magic of Winter!
Photography/Digital Art
The Photography/Digital Art show is a great opportunity to display your favorite artwork whether it be landscapes, local scenes of the Northern Neck, flowers, portraits of people, historical buildings, pets or the changes in seasons.
Receiving:
HS Nov 23 & 24 Photography Nov 30
Exhibit Dates:
Dec 1- Dec 28
Reception:
December 4, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM