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.

  • Send submission photos to: themeshow@blacksburgart.org

  • DEADLINE: Tuesday, June 10

  • EXHIBIT RUN: June 18 - September 16

  • GALLERY: The Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation at The Alexander Black House