Call For Entry Portal
To enter a current show, click here.
NOTE:
- Only MRAA Juried Exhibiting Members, up-to-date on their membership dues, may enter a show.
- In order to enter a show, you must use the email address associated with your MRAA Membership.
- https://mraa-callforentries.org/
July – August 2026
A Life With Art
Location: Covenant Woods Gallery
7090 Covenant Woods Dr, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
SUMMER SHOW AT COVENANT WOODS
RECEPTION
Fri. July 17, 3-4pm
PICKUP: AT Covenant Woods, Fri. Aug 21, 9-5pm
SALES AND COMMISSION
Art is for sale during the exhibition.
No commission.
Up to 2 pieces per artist / $11 per entry.
Sizes, 18×24/20×20″ or smaller.
Sales handled by artist. MRAA will hang the show, and provide labels. Please ensure your art is marked on the back with your name and title of work.
Questions can be directed to Susan Fisher (804-517-7192, call or text, preferred). You may also email Susan.m.fisher@me.com but responses will work a little more slowly by email.
October 2026
Botanical Dreams
at the Truist Place Gallery
- Call for Entry: Aug 15 – Sep 15
- Show Dates: Oct 2-Oct 29, M-F, 9-5
- Art Dropoff at Gallery: Oct 1, 9am-12:30pm
- Hang Show: Oct 1, 1pm-430pm
- Reception: Oct 2nd, 5:30-7:30pm – Mocktails Tasting Event in partnership with Point5RVA, beverage purveyor
- Pickup Art: Oct 30, 12-430pm
- Location: Truist Place Art Gallery, 919 E. Main St.
Art is for sale during the exhibition. This show will not have prices on the artwork, but will have a Price List with thumbnail images.
No commission. Sales handled by artist. (Labels will have artist contact info.)
Up to 2 pieces per artist / $11 per entry. Maximum of 35 works. All media welcomed.
Sizes: XL and smaller work.
MRAA will hang the show, and provide labels. Please ensure your art is marked on the back with your name and title of work.
Questions can be directed to Susan Fisher (804-517-7192, call or text, preferred). You may also email Susan.m.fisher@me.com but responses will work a little more slowly by email.
November – December 2026
Here & Everywhere:
MRAA Annual Members’ Show
Show Dates: November 27, 2026 – December 30, 2026
Location: Artworks
Port 1 and Port 2 Gallery
320 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23224
804-291-1400
This is our Annual Competition, with cash prizes and ribbons!
Each Exhibiting Member may enter up to 2 pieces. Entry fee is $11 each
Sales will be handled by the Art Works Gallery.
40% commission. Art work must remain throughout the show. All artwork must be for sale.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Opens: tbd, Closes: tbd
DROP OFF: Sunday 11/15/2026, 11 am to 5 pm to the Port 1 and Port 2 gallery space.
OPENING RECEPTION and Judges remarks, Friday, November 27, 2026, 6 to 8 pm.
Catered reception by Art Works. (This is the day after Thanksgiving. A great time to bring your family).
PICK UP: Sunday 12/27/2026 11 am to 5 pm.
(This is also a holiday weekend. Please plan ahead)
– Art must not have been shown in the Richmond Area within the past six months. (And, not ever with MRAA)
– There is a 40% commission. Please price accordingly.
– At Art Works, all work needs to have a similar presentation. If framed, use a relatively thin black frame (floater or conventional), or, if gallery wrapped, the canvas needs to be at least 1 inch depth, and fully painted on the sides.
– All artwork must arrive wired with d-rings and ready to hang or professionally presented for display. Please tape or staple your name, title, price and contact information on the back. (Hint: when you register on MRAA’s call for entry, your response memo contains a paper label at the bottom. It’s perfect for attaching to the back of your art.)
Questions may be directed to Susan Fisher (804-517-7192, call or text, preferred). You may also email Susan.m.fisher@me.com but responses will be a little slower by email.
2027
Spring 2027
MRAA Group Show at Perkinson Center
Expansive community center in Chester to host a group show in March-April 2027! Exact dates have yet to be established.
WHERE: Perkinson Center for the Arts, Baxter and Elaine Perkinson Jr Gallery
ADDRESS: 11810 Centre St, Chester, Va
DATES: March-April 2027
SHOW TITLE: TBD
*Size Nomenclature
Small: up to 12 in. width and height
Medium: 12 in. up to 30 in. width
Large: 30 in. up to 48 in. width
XL: 48 in.+ width
A note on 3D work: Please provide details on display specifications. Some pedestals may be available.
Members must be up-to-date on their dues to participate in exhibitions. Pay dues here.