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2026 Radford Art Show
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2026 Radford Art Show

Radford University Art Museum

June 21, 2026Radford, VA, USA (Tyler Gallery, 214 Tyler Avenue)

A regional, all-media juried show from the Radford University Art Museum celebrating artists of Virginia's New River Valley. Tied to the city's Mary Draper Ingles Festival, it offers cash awards (including a $500 Best in Show) and a public exhibition in the museum's Tyler Gallery.

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An annual regional exhibition at the Radford University Art Museum's Tyler Gallery (Jul 24 – Aug 10, 2026), staged in collaboration with the City of Radford's Mary Draper Ingles Festival. Juried by Virginia artist Marcy Criner, with cash awards and an opening reception on July 25.

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Open to artists 18 and older living in Western and West Central Virginia (New River Valley and surrounding regions). All media and all themes welcome; up to three original works per artist.

Dates & details

Deadline
11:59 PM EDT
Programme dates
July 24 – August 10, 2026
Costs to the artist
$30 entry
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Cash prizes and awards, including a $500 Best in Show
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$30 (up to 3 artworks; fee waiver for enrolled Radford University students)

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