Reston Art Gallery and Studios Hosts 9th Annual Invitational Exhibition

The popular annual event features diverse contemporary art from RAGS artists and their guests.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Reston Art Gallery and Studios (RAGS) will host its 9th Annual Invitational exhibition from March 7 to 29, 2026. The show will feature a variety of contemporary art including mixed media works, pottery, photography, found art sculptures, and paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor. Each of the seven RAGS artists selected a special guest artist with a compatible style to exhibit alongside them.

Why it matters

The Reston Art Gallery and Studios has been a landmark in the community since 1987, providing a platform for local artists to showcase their diverse talents. The annual invitational exhibition is a highly anticipated event that brings together a wide range of contemporary art forms and styles, offering visitors a memorable and exciting experience.

The details

The 9th Annual Invitational exhibition will be open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Reston Art Gallery and Studios, located at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston, Virginia. A reception to meet the artists will be held on Sunday, March 15 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The exhibition will feature works by RAGS artists Pat Macintyre, Doug Fuller, Jennifer Duncan, Sandra Dovberg, Rosemarie Forsythe, Julia Tova Malakoff, and Marthe McGrath, as well as their guest artists Nirmala Iyer, Lawrence S. Schieken, Chi Negin, Jenise Dorf, Doug Schulte, and Jeremy Graboyes. RAGS fiber artist Cindy Grisdela will also showcase her art.

  • The 9th Annual Invitational exhibition will be on view from March 7 to 29, 2026.
  • The exhibition will be open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5:00 p.m.
  • A reception to meet the artists will be held on Sunday, March 15 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

The players

Reston Art Gallery and Studios (RAGS)

An inspiring artists' collective featuring new monthly solo shows by its eight members and several group shows, offering a diverse array of original works including paintings, mixed media, sculptures, photography, and art objects.

Pat Macintyre

The owner and a painter at RAGS.

Doug Fuller

A found art sculptor and RAGS artist.

Nirmala Iyer

A mixed media, mosaic and found object artist, and a guest artist at the exhibition.

Lawrence S. Schieken

A photographer and a guest artist at the exhibition.

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The takeaway

The Reston Art Gallery and Studios' annual invitational exhibition showcases the diverse talents of local artists, offering the community a unique opportunity to experience a wide range of contemporary art forms and styles in a vibrant and inspiring setting.