Falls Church Arts “Layers” Show

Description

The artworks of sixty-eight artists will be on display when Falls Church Arts presents its upcoming “Layers,” an all-media exhibit, running from August 16 to September 28, 2025. A meet-the-artists reception will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 16. The Juror’s Choice Award will be announced during the program. The reception is free and open to the public.

This diverse show will feature the work of emerging and established artists from the Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland area, all interpreting the theme of multiple layers in their submissions.

Juror Tricia Ratliff described “Layers” as “an exhibition showcasing an extraordinary range of mixed-media works—from photography, painting, and collage to jewelry, fiber, found objects, and sculpture—each using layering as a way to explore ideas like memory, transformation, identity, and emotion. Together, the works invite viewers to look beyond the surface and discover the beauty hidden in complexity.”

Ms. Ratliff is an artist trained in classical and contemporary methods whose artwork has been exhibited and collected around the world. For a decade she taught painting and drawing in a classical atelier and continues teaching art workshops. She has been a juror and judge of art exhibits and competitions and juried the 2025 Falls Church Arts Plein Air Festival.

The Falls Church Arts gallery is at 700-B West Broad St. (Route 7), Falls Church. Admission is free, and the gallery is open Tuesdays-Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Masks are optional, and guests are asked to postpone their visit if they are not well.

Artworks can be viewed online at https://www.fallschurcharts.org. All pieces can be purchased at the gallery or on the website.

Highlights of this exhibit include the Juror's Choice Award and People's Choice Award. To vote for the People's Choice Award, please visit the gallery before September 12 to cast your ballot.