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Mill Room Gallery
As part of our commitment to supporting all varieties of art, The Mill Room functions as an art gallery. Each MainStage show features a new artist or group of artists. Work is hung through the dining room and hall. While not all pieces are for sale, any art sold benefits the Mill and supports a local artist.
Current Show
September 17 - October 26, 2025
James River Art League
Artist Statement
James River Art League is one of the oldest art groups in Richmond and was organized in 1964 by members of a painting class taught by Helen Hull Baley. Through her persuasion, an art league was formed south of the James River. Noted Richmond artist Chuck Larivey was a charter member of JRAL; over time the League grew through the addition of many artists from the region. Today, JRAL remains anchored in Greater Richmond area but includes members from throughout Central Virginia.
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About the Exhibition
Swift Creek Mill Theatre is pleased to announce that the James River Art League (JRAL) will be the Featured Artist Exhibition for the run of Night Must Fall. There is no fee to view the artwork for theatre or dining patrons. Fine art will hang on the walls of the Historic Mill Room through October 26, 2025.
The exhibition includes 32 pieces from 19 artists from Central Virginia with a goal to encourage the creation and appreciation of the visual arts. JRAL provides member artists with motivation, association and continuing education through programs that feature qualified artists and art professionals, and opportunities for juried members to exhibit work in venues throughout the Richmond area. Mediums exhibited include a wide range of art media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, graphite, pen & ink, collage and more.
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Find out more about these exceptional artists group online.
Featured Artist Program Partner
Previous Artists
2024-2025 Season
John Price
Todd Parsons, Lara Crissey and Alexa Beavers
Holly Markhoff
James Bassfield
Crossroads Art Center Artists
David Cochran​
2023-2024 Season
Emily Turner
James River Ar League
Kieran Segaloff
Kyle Epps
Petersburg Area Art League
Terrie Powers
Chester Artists Association
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2021-2022 Season
Baxter Perkinson
Jane Zander
Swimming In Paint
BAAAR
James River Art League
2018-2019 Season
Deanna Williford
Thomas Bradshaw
Three Friends
All Star Show
Paul Penrod
2016-2017 Season
Ed Hatch
Henry Kidd
Eleanor Cox
Paul Penrod
Donald Hardy
Sharon Denmark
2022-2023 Season
Chester Artists Association
Muzi Branch
Katherine Thompson
Art for the Journey
Abraham Sprinkle
2019-2020 Season
Central Virginia Art League
Henry Kidd
David Hoque & Ally Hill
2017-2018 Season
Mike Haubenstock
Kathy Rivera
Virginia Hickey
Jane Zander
Craig Martin
2015-2016 Season
Ivan and Baxter Perkinson
Holly Markhoff
Brenda Duckwall
Terry Lacy
Do you want to be a Featured Artist?
Apply to become one of our Featured Artists! We are always seeking new artists to celebrate at SCMT. Download the PDF below to learn about our requirements and how to apply.