2024-2025 Meetings & Programs
Programs for this coming year are being developed and
we will update this page as soon as we have more information!
we will update this page as soon as we have more information!
2024-25 Program Summary
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Meetings are usually held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 903 Forest Avenue, Henrico, VA 23229, beginning at 11:00 AM and going to about 1:00 PM, unless otherwise specified. |
Friday, Sept. 20
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![]() Amy Smith, Moody Watercolor Landscapes Demo
Amy Smith will demonstrate how to paint moody landscapes in watercolor. Amy is a mixed media painter who lives and works in Richmond. She graduated from VCU School of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Printmaking. She has shown her work in galleries throughout Richmond and Northern Virginia. In 2017, she was the recipient of the People’s Choice Award at 1708 gallery’s annual Inlight show, and in 2018 she was awarded a residency at the Cite International des Artes in Paris, France. Amy was one of the muralists chosen to participate in the Mending Walls project and most recently, completed the mural at the CARITAS Healing Place for Women. Inspired by the work her mother and grandmother did in their gardens and around the home, her work speaks about the power of nature and nurture and the strength of the feminine. Learn more about Amy at www.amymariesmith.com. |
Saturday, Oct. 19
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Members' James River Outing - Art & Fun Fall Gathering
A Fall members' get-together to enjoy art and fun at Merrifield, Kathy Spotts' home on the James River, as part of our JRAL 60th Anniversary Celebration. Click here for more information! |
Friday, Nov. 15
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![]() Steven S. Walker, "My Story...So Far"
Steven Walker will discuss his experience as a oil painter. Steven has been creating inspiring works of art for corporations and private collectors for over twenty years. He earned his bachelor’s degree in fine arts at Virginia Commonwealth University with a concentration in illustration. He would later earn his masters in fine arts from Marywood University. As a full time artist, Steven has been included in several local and national juried competitions including the Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional, Salon and National, Richeson 75 Landscape Competition, Plein Air Salon, the International Salon and the Art Renewal Center. Steven also had the privilege of being a part of a statewide traveling exhibition with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Steven's career has also included plein air events including Plein Air South, Forgotten Coast Plein Air, Georgia Colors and the Olmsted Invitational (which earned him a judges award from the editor of art collector magazine). Most recently, Steven was given signature status in the Oil Painters of America. Steven continues to work hard on the advancement of his career, with the assistance of his lovely wife Evelyn and studio assistant/daughter Poppy. Currently, his work is represented in over ten galleries across the United States. “If you want to know my secret, ask my wife and daughter…they are the real heroes in my success story.” Learn more about Steven at stevenwalkerstudios.com. JRAL Bazaar: Showcasing Member Crafters
Many of our members have creative outlets other than painting and are talented woodworkers, knitters, and jewelry makers (just to name a few areas of expertise). JRAL crafters will have tables with their creations, available for members to purchase before the meeting, at refreshment break, and at the end of the meeting. A sign-up sheet for Member Crafters will be available at the September meeting; deadline to sign up for a table is November 8. |
Friday, Dec. 6
11 am - 1:30 pm |
Holiday Brunch for Members & Guests
Bristlecone Clubhouse, 14330 Tanager Wood Trail, Midlothian, VA 23114 Join your fellow members and their guests for our Holiday Brunch, a celebration to wrap-up our 60th Anniversary Year! The cost will be only $20 per person, which we'll start collecting in October. Sign up by contacting Gigi Vranian or at one of our Fall meetings. Get more information about the brunch and the menu! |
Friday, Jan. 17
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To Be Determined
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Friday, Feb. 21
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Members' Paint-in at Crossroads Gallery - More information coming soon
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Friday, Mar. 21
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To Be Determined
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Friday, April 18
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Members' Annual Artist Challenge: Subject TBD
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Friday, May 17
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Annual Meeting
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