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Welcome to the Website of the
Metropolitan Richmond Artists Association
The Metropolitan Richmond Artists Association (MRAA) is a non-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.
History
The MRAA began as two separate art organizations, the Richmond Artists Association and the Metropolitan Artists Association.
Looking for ways to display their artworks and introduce Richmond to contemporary fine art, a group of full time art instructors and other professional artists from the Richmond Professional Institute (now Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Arts) started the area’s very first art organization. The Richmond Artists Association began in 1955 with artist/lawyer, Westwood Winfree, as its first president and Theresa Pollock as one of its founding members. The Richmond Artists Association has been a leader in encouraging and showcasing all types of art throughout the community.
In 1963, the West End Allied Artists Association began with ten artists members. Later in 1979, and with seventy-four members, the name was changed to the Metropolitan Artists Association to better reflect the expanded membership. Members of the Metropolitan Artists Association were instrumental in the formation of Richmond’s only co-op gallery, Uptown Gallery. The association also donates their talents in creating several community service projects such as murals and other permanent art projects for the Children’s’ Hospital.
In the fall of 2005, members of both groups met and decided to join together to form the Metropolitan Richmond Artists Association. With the merger of these two long running and active organizations, a new exciting art society was created. Its shortened logo of “MRAA” is fast becoming a recognizable symbol associated with fine artists juried into this organization
Meetings
The Metropolitan Richmond Artists Association’s members usually meet upstairs at the Uptown Gallery, 1305 West Main Street, Richmond, Virginia. These amicable meetings showcase various educational, interesting and exciting programs, field trips or lectures. Meetings are held the second week of the month on either Wednesday evenings or Saturday mornings. December brings one of the highlights of the year, an annual Party with a gift exchange of the artist members’ own valuable creations. During the month of May, the MRAA meets with a potluck dinner and comradeship before breaking for the summer months.
Exhibitions
Exhibitions are also a major focus of the Metropolitan Richmond Artists Association. All members are welcome to showcase their original artworks at these exhibits held throughout the Richmond area. The Gellman Room at the Richmond Main Library, SunTrust Gallery, The James Center, Cultural Arts Center in Glen Allen, Uptown Gallery and Riverfront Plaza are just a few of the locations where group shows are held. Each year members display their latest pieces in an annual judged show.
Membership Application Instructions
Individuals interested in membership can complete an application form and return it to Membership Chairperson at address below. Membership Chairperson will then notify you on instructions for delivering your artwork for review by the MRAA jury committee. Five (5) examples of work in each medium designated on application and completed within the past three years must be submitted. Medium categories include (but are not limited to) oils/acrylics, watercolors, mixed media, pastels, photography, drawing media, and sculpture. All artwork must be clearly marked with name of artist and medium and two-dimensional works properly framed. Applicant will receive a letter informing them of the decision of the jury committee within one week. Upon acceptance, new members must pay an initiation fee of $25.00 plus the annual membership dues of $35.00. New members are received at the first scheduled MRAA meeting following notification of acceptance
MRAA Membership Chairperson
Nancy Tucker
318 Ivy Cliff Drive
Bumpass, VA23024
Email: tuckerszoo@juno.com
Printable Application Form: Membership Application
For More Information Contact
President, Tom Krusinis tkrusinis@earthlink.net
Membership Chairperson, Nancy Tucker tuckerszoo@juno.com
Publicity Chairperson, Susan A. Hutcheson saltyhutch@aol.com
MRAA Members
Co-Presidents
Program Chairpersons
Exhibit Chairpersons
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
Publicity Chairperson
Membership Chairperson
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Jo Ann Atkinson & Thomas Krusinis
Michelle Hoffmann
Betty Drozeski & Bill Kinsey
Martha Rogers
Doug Zeigler
David Aldrich
Susan A. Hutcheson
Sallie Grant
Mary Melton
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Mirjam Ahladas
Martha Jane Albus
David Aldrich
Tom Anderson
Phoebe Antrim
Jo Ann Atkinson
Patti Bartol
Brenda Bickerstaff-Stanley
Jos Biviano
Solange Brown
Hazel Buys
Jerry Cavedo
Gloria Clifford
Anthony W. Creech
Ronda Dandliker
Arlene De Conti
Betty Drozeski
Susan E. Estes
Bob Fleischman
Beverley Jane Gallini
Susanne Grandis
Sallie Grant
Bob Harper
Barbara Hartmann
George Heath
Mark A. Hierholzer
Lorraine J. Hoff
Michelle Huffmann
Bonnie and Ken Hudler
Susan A. Hutcheson
Joanne Jacobs-Hoskins
Denise Johnson
Celeste W. Johnston
Bonnie S. Jordan
Bill Kinsey
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Thomas Krusinis
Sharon Lalik
Linda LaVigne-Long
David Leahy
Bart Levy
Emma Lou Martin
Therese McAteer
Janice McMurray
Mary Melton
Dallas Mosman
Anita Noe
Frank Norvell, Jr.
Peg Redd
Martha B. Rogers
Blanton P. Seward
Pamela P. Sexton
Iris E. Sheppard
Kay Shuster
Mary Montague Sikes
Shirley Simmons
Diane Murdock Smith
Ephraim Steinberg
Barbara Tarter
Janet M. Taylor
Nancy Tucker
Will Turner
Gary Lou Upton
Susan Watts
Stuart P. White
James H. Whittig
Ed Wiles
Edgar L.Woodle,Jr.
Greg Young
Doug Zeigler |
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