The Metropolitan Richmond Artists Association (MRAA) is a not-for-profit professional association whose purpose is to promote and encourage the creation of all forms of the visual arts and to foster information sharing through group sponsored workshops, programs, and outstanding art exhibitions.

Benefits of being a member include:

Exhibitions are a major focus of the Metropolitan Richmond Artists Association. All exhibiting members are encouraged to display original artworks at MRAA art shows throughout the Richmond area. In addition, each year members display their latest pieces in an Annual Members’ Show, judged by a prominent local artist.