JRAL 60th Anniversary
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As part of our 60th Anniversary Celebration, JRAL presents a special judged exhibit at Cultural Arts Center-Glen Allen, featuring the work of 44 member artists. Our theme for this show is "By the James, In the City", featuring art inspired by the places, people, events, and live in the Richmond region and by the James River. P. Muzi Branch, a well-known artist and educator, is our esteemed judge for this exhibit.
"Philip Muzi Branch, a Native of Richmond, Virginia, received both his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and his Master of Art Education degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. His award winning paintings have been exhibited at The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, PANAFEST, Ghana, West Africa, The Banneker Douglass Museum, Annapolis, Maryland and The Daura Gallery. His work is included in the collections of SunTrust Bank, Richmond Community Hospital, Lynchburg College and First Market Bank. While participating in the Virginia Commission for the Arts “Artists in Education' Program, Branch completed over 20 mural-painting residencies in public schools. He has taught at Virginia Union University, Saint Paul's College and Virginia State University. Currently, [he is retired from his role as] Director of Cultural Programs for the VCU Health System in Richmond." - from P. Muzi Branch, Fine Art America
"Philip Muzi Branch, a Native of Richmond, Virginia, received both his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and his Master of Art Education degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. His award winning paintings have been exhibited at The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, PANAFEST, Ghana, West Africa, The Banneker Douglass Museum, Annapolis, Maryland and The Daura Gallery. His work is included in the collections of SunTrust Bank, Richmond Community Hospital, Lynchburg College and First Market Bank. While participating in the Virginia Commission for the Arts “Artists in Education' Program, Branch completed over 20 mural-painting residencies in public schools. He has taught at Virginia Union University, Saint Paul's College and Virginia State University. Currently, [he is retired from his role as] Director of Cultural Programs for the VCU Health System in Richmond." - from P. Muzi Branch, Fine Art America
Congratulations to our Award Recipients!
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From our judge, P. Muzi Branch:
"As my rubric for judging, these were my considerations: Interpretation of the event's theme, creativity and originality, composition, design and art elements, overall artistic impression - aesthetic and emotional impact, and presentation." |
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Best in Show
Coakley Brown, "Belle Isle Afternoon", Oil
Coakley Brown, "Belle Isle Afternoon", Oil
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2nd Place
Gigi Vranian, "Kanawha Canal, RVA", Watercolor 
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3rd Place
Judy Motley, "Good Morning From Hollywood Cemetery", Oil 
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Honorable Mentions
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Henrietta Beightol, "Richmond From Belle Isle", Oil
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Mary Pedini, "Tomorrow's Promise", Oil
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Kathy Spotts, "Still A Landmark", Oil
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Nancy Tucker, "Libby Hill Sunset", Pastel
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Enjoy our previous Annual Judged Exhibits!