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Shades of Fall

Our seasonal juried exhibition of new work by Richmond artists, across every medium, with live music.

Juried exhibition

A season of new work from Richmond artists

Shades of Fall is our seasonal juried art exhibition, a showcase of new work by Richmond artists across drawing, painting, textiles, photography and mixed media.

This year’s juried exhibition runs November 6 to 8, 2026 at Lansdowne Centre (Centre Court, 5300 No. 3 Road, Richmond), with live music by the Camilli String Trio. It is free to visit and open to everyone. We are now accepting entries from Richmond artists, members and non-members alike, across drawing, painting, textiles, photography, mixed media and a youth category. Apply by October 20, 2026.

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Shades of Fall 2026 Call for Artists poster
Previous exhibition

Our 2025 award winners

Our adjudicator judged 68 entries. Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Shades of Fall Exhibition.

Drawing & Painting

He Shouldn't Be Alone by Margaret Chan
1st place

He Shouldn't Be Alone

Margaret Chan

Let Me Tell You a Secret by Weila Suo
2nd place

Let Me Tell You a Secret

Weila Suo

Rooster Under Old Cart by Joselito Macapagal
3rd place

Rooster Under Old Cart

Joselito Macapagal

Overgrown Caravan by Michael Shirley
Honourable mention

Overgrown Caravan

Michael Shirley

Falling Light by Sylvie Alexandris
Honourable mention

Falling Light

Sylvie Alexandris

Photography

Two Jack Lake by Zhong Aaron Liu
1st place

Two Jack Lake

Zhong Aaron Liu

Cubed Utilitarianism by David England
2nd place

Cubed Utilitarianism

David England

A Walk Among Falling Leaves by Grace L. Cuenca
3rd place

A Walk Among Falling Leaves

Grace L. Cuenca

Mixed Media

Quiet Reflection by Ranu Chakraborty
1st place

Quiet Reflection

Ranu Chakraborty

Textile

Bereginya by Darya Kalyuk-Klyuchreva
1st place

Bereginya

Darya Kalyuk-Klyuchreva

Homebound by Elliott Sukorokoff
2nd place

Homebound

Elliott Sukorokoff

Awesome Anna's by Gail Newell
3rd place

Awesome Anna's

Gail Newell

People's Choice

I'm Your Pillow by Maggie Lai K.W.
1st place

I'm Your Pillow

Maggie Lai K.W.

About the show

What to expect

Every medium

Work across drawing, painting, textiles, photography and mixed media, all created by Richmond artists.

Live music

The Camilli String Trio performs live during the exhibition, so visitors can enjoy the art and the music together.

Free and open

Shades of Fall is free to visit and open to everyone, in a welcoming public setting in Richmond.

FAQ

Shades of Fall questions

What is Shades of Fall?

Our seasonal juried art exhibition, showcasing new work by Richmond artists across drawing, painting, textiles, photography, mixed media and a youth category, with live music.

Who can enter?

Richmond artists working in any medium, members and non-members alike, including a youth category. Entries for the 2026 exhibition are open now. Apply online by October 20, 2026.

Is the exhibition juried?

Yes. An adjudicator reviews every entry and selects award winners across the categories.

When and where does it take place?

The 2026 exhibition runs November 6 to 8 at Lansdowne Centre (Centre Court, 5300 No. 3 Road, Richmond), with live performances by the Camilli String Trio.

Is it free to visit?

Yes, Shades of Fall is free and open to everyone.