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CHILD-CENTRIC EXHIBIT ANOTHER GREAT EXHIBIT!
A MUST SEE ART EXHIBIT - SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
MARCH 1 - APRIL 24
Artist's information accompanies each artwork above. Contact the artist directly with questions and to purchase artworks, or see the artworks in person at the Ridgefield Community Library.
CHILD-CENTRIC ART historically combined the idea of youth focused strategies for inspiration. The participating Child-Centric artists had fun creating original artworks in oils, watercolors, photographs/photo manipulated photographs, encaustic, mixed media and everything in between. Entries include abstracts, representational, illustrative, experimental, ceramic, sculptural... all thought provoking and so much more.
In honoring youth during Ridgefield’s Youth Arts Month, RYAM, several talented Ridgefield youth joined the RAA’s Child-Centric Exhibit at the Ridgefield Community Library.
Something for everyone! A must see exhibit!
A special thank you to Aurora Gallery and Elizabeth Steinbaugh, owner, for donating professional framing for all of our amazing RYAM students' artworks.
SWWS | Watercolor Society Exhibit
May 1 - May 31
An annual juried Southwest Washington Watercolor Society exhibit through May. The library's gallery space, glass display case, and the community room will have works by local southwest Washington watercolor artists.
RIDGEFIELD ART ASSOCIATION will return the following month with our MAGICALLY CREATIVE WHIMSY EXHIBIT (details below).
WHIMSY, ONE MONTH EXHIBIT
whimsy exhibit
MAY 31 - JUNE 27
Let your imagination go! We invite artists to submit works that embody the essence of the unusual, funny, pleasant ideas inspired by Whimsy and the magic of being creative. Capture moments of boundless elation or the quiet contentment found in everyday life. Imagine artworks that reflect happiness, love, and the simple pleasures that bring joy to our lives. Share your personal expression of whimsy with a sense of wonder and art making magic!
- Entry Deadline is MAY 23 .
- Take-in: MAY 30 from 11 AM- 12 PM. $5 per artwork entry fee to offset installation and reception costs
- Reception: SATURDAY, MAY 31, 3:30-5:30PM
- Take-down: JUNE 27 from 10-11AM.
Looking In/Looking Out EXHIBIT
June 28-August 28
Exploration of how art can inspire new ways of seeing the world. Doors, windows, gates, archways, etc. can represent welcome, invitation, encouragement, visual surprises, new beginnings and opportunities. How will your art inspire a new way of seeing?
- Entry Deadline is JUNE 20.
- Take-in is JUNE 27 from 11 AM- 12 PM. $5 entry fee per artwork to offset installation and reception costs.
- Reception: SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 3:30-5:30PM
- Take-down is AUGUST 29 from 10-11AM.
The Gaze, photograph by Jack Androvich
reflections exhibit
August 30 - October 30
The use of light’s reflective nature as it bounces off any surface or art that reflects a thought, an idea, etc. Artists are encouraged to let their creative vision be their guide.
- Entry Deadline: August 22.
- Take-in: Aug. 29 from 11 AM- 12 PM. $5 entry fee per artwork to offset installation and reception costs.
- Reception: Saturday, Aug. 30. 3:30 - 5:30PM
- Take-down: Nov. 7 from 10-11AM.
MEMBERS JUDGED EXHIBIT
November 8, 2025 - January 1, 2026
- Entry Deadline: OCT 31.
- Take-in: NOV. 7 from 11 AM- 12 PM.
- Awards Reception: SATURDAY, NOV. 8, 3:30 - 5:30PM
- Take-down: JAN.2, 2026 from 10-11AM.
- More information coming soon.
2026 exhibit CALENDAR stay tuned
The Ridgefield Art Association supports arts in our community. We welcome you to visit our art exhibits at the Ridgefield Community Library and to join us at our exhibit Artist's Receptions to meet the artists in person. We show member's impressive paintings, drawings, ceramics, lapidary creations, photography, digital media and so much more throughout the year at the new Ridgefield Community Library located at 201 N Main Street, Ridgefield, WA 98642. Hope to see you there!
image: Richard Britschgi, lapidary artist