2026 Members’ Challenges
Each show cycle, we offer our members the chance to participate in a themed Members’ Challenge. Members’ Challenges are non-juried shows are designed to motivate our members to explore new directions as artists as they create pieces specifically for these unique show opportunities. There is no fee to participate in the Members’ Challenges, but you must be a BRAC member. There are no size, medium or other restrictions, unless specifically listed in the Call for Entries.
“Zorn Color Palette” – On display: March 20 – April 24
The Zorn palette is a restricted palette of four basic colors: black, white, red and yellow (more specifically Vermilion, Ivory Black, Flake White and Yellow Ochre. However because of the unavailability of Flake White and the expense of Vermilion, these colors are often exchanged for Titanium White and Cadmium Red respectively).
The limited palette has been ascribed to Swedish painter Anders Zorn, born in 1860. He was not the first to use it, and nor did he use it exclusively, however he is an artist who greatly excelled with it. During the 19th century, many more pigments and colors became available to artists, so the use of a limited palette became less prevalent.
Now it’s your turn to try your hand at the Zorn Palette. What will you create?
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, March 12 @ 9pm
- Drop Off Artwork on Friday, March 12 (1-4pm) or Saturday, March 13 (10am-1pm)
- Opening Reception: Friday, March 20 (5:30-7:00pm)
- Closing Reception: Friday, April 24 (5:30-7:00pm)
- Pick Up Artwork: Friday, April 24 (7:00pm) or Saturday, April 25 (10am-1pm)
Past Shows…
“Bird’s Eye View (Exploring Perspective)” – On display: January 16 – February 20
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, January 8 @ 9pm
- Drop Off Artwork on Friday, January 9 (1-4pm) or Saturday, January 10 (10am-1pm)
- Opening Reception: Friday, January 16 (5:30-7:00pm)
- Closing Reception: Friday, February 20 (5:30-7:00pm)
- Pick Up Artwork: Friday, February 20 (7:00pm) or Saturday, February 21 (10am-1pm)