James River Art League

06/18/2026

Woo-hoo! JRAL member David Cheatham’s painting has a new home! Everyone loves his rubber duck paintings.

🦆 The Ducks Have Landed! 🦆

Recently, the James River Art League was featured in our Baxter and Elaine Perkinson Jr. Art Gallery, and one of the many pieces our staff absolutely fell in love with was what we affectionately called “THE DUCKS!” As it turns out, we weren’t the only ones captivated by this beautiful work of art.

Today, we received word that the mission is complete and the ducks have officially landed in their new home with our friend Steve at Three Leg Run! 🎉

We’re sending so much love and appreciation to David Cheatham for sharing his incredible artistry with us, and to Steve and Melissa for supporting the arts in our community and giving this special piece a wonderful new home.

Now we have one question for you, Steve: Where will this beautiful piece be displayed?! 👀🦆

06/11/2026

JRAL member Celie Gehring is Crossroads Art Center’s featured artist today!

Celie Gehring

“I may not be aging gracefully, but I am aging gratefully. I always hope I am giving something to someone else.”

Learn more about Celie: https://loom.ly/Aw0ftYg

06/03/2026

There's still a few weeks to check out JRAL's current exhibit at the JRAL Gallery at Crossroads Art Center! The art of five of our juried member artists is featured until July 6th: Wilhelmina Estrada, Bonnie Jordan, Mary Pedini, Katharina Robinson, and Sandra Verna.

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, the artists of JRAL honor and remember all those who gave their lives for our country, and we thank them posthumously for their service. And to the families of those service members, we recognize the sacrifice and pain of your loss. 🇺🇸

"Dockside Sunset", watercolor by JRAL member Jan Schreiber

05/16/2026

We had a informative and interesting program on Friday from Whitney Knapp Bowditch, with an artist talk about her art journey and work, then a quick 30 minute oil painting demo.

05/13/2026

Opening reception is this Friday!

Don't forget to see the new works in the JRAL Space!
James River Art League (JRAL) is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization of more than 150 juried member artists from throughout Central Virginia. JRAL’s mission is to encourage the creation and appreciation of the visual arts. JRAL provides member artists with motivation, association, and continuing education through programs that feature qualified artists and art professionals, and provides opportunities for members to exhibit artwork in venues throughout the Greater Richmond area.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/iLgVjkc

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! We are grateful to all the mothers and mother figures in our lives that have encouraged our artistic journey, fostered our creativity, and supported the sometimes crazy art life we lead! Thank you, you are appreciated .

Photo: Emmy and her Child, by Mary Cassatt (1889)