2025 Members Challenges

” Up Close & Personal – Zoom In!” – On display: July 18 – August 22

“If your pictures aren’t good, you’re not close enough!” – Robert Capa
Put your subject or ideas under a microscope! Create the whole, or only a small secret piece.
What will you discover up close?

There is no cost to enter, but you must be a current member of Blue Ridge Arts Center to participate.

  • Register Your Work Online by Thursday, July 10 @ 5pm
  • Drop Off Artwork on Friday, July 11 (1-4pm) or Saturday, July 12 (10am-1pm)
  • Opening Reception: Friday, July 18 (5:30-7:00pm)
  • Closing Reception: Friday, August 22 (5:30-7:00pm)
  • Pick Up Artwork: Friday, August 22 (7:00pm) or Saturday, August 23 (10am-4pm)

“Movement” – On display: November 21 – December 19

“How wrong are those simpletons who look more at color than at figures that show spirit and movement!” – Michelangelo
Movement in art brings life to your work.
Play with rhythm, line, color, and space!

There is no cost to enter, but you must be a current member of Blue Ridge Arts Center to participate.

  • Register Your Work Online by Thursday, November 13 @ 5pm
  • Drop Off Artwork on Friday, November 14 (1-4pm) or Saturday, November 15 (10am-1pm)
  • Opening Reception: Friday, November 21 (5:30-7:00pm)
  • Closing Reception: Friday, December 19 (5:30-7:00pm)
  • Pick Up Artwork: Friday, December 19 (7:00pm) or Saturday, December 20 (10am-4pm)