Annual Theme Show

Announcing the 2025 Theme: Celebrate - Poetry in Art

Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.
— Leonardo da Vinci

Help BRAA celebrate its 75th Anniversary with your interpretation of our theme

Exhibit held at The Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation from June 18 - September 16, running during Art on the Market, Steppin’Out and two VT home football games.

  • Submissions must be 16”x20” or smaller, created in the last 2 years and appropriately framed.

  • Must be a BRAA member.

  • Cash prizes to the top three places and honorable mention.

  • Submissions Closed

  • EXHIBIT RUN: June 18 - September 16

IMPORTANT INFO:

Thank you for your Theme Show submissions. As long as your work follows the Theme Show guidelines as listed above and you are a current member your work has been accepted.

 Your artwork must be gallery ready-no sawtooth hangers- and drop off dates are June 12, 13 and 14 from 10-4 at the Black House. If you cannot bring your work during these times, please have another member bring the work for you.

 It is tradition for exhibiting artists to bring some finger food to share at the reception which will be on June 18 beginning at 5pm. Let's continue the tradition and bring something yummy!

 Thank you!