League Of Reston Artists
Art by Karen Danenberger
Dream. Create. Inspire.
The League of Reston Artists (LRA) is a nonprofit, volunteer-run community of visual artists, photographers, and art supporters dedicated to celebrating creativity and connection. Through rotating group and solo exhibitions, artist talks, workshops, and community partnerships, we create opportunities to learn, share, and experience art in meaningful ways. Our outreach programs bring art into public spaces, support creative education, and fund an annual scholarship for local high school students pursuing the visual arts. We welcome artists, art lovers, and curious visitors alike to connect, participate, and be part of a vibrant creative community.
LRA Book Club Meeting
The next gathering of the LRA Book Club will take place on Thursday, September 10th from 7 - 9 PM at the Reston Library. The book for the quarter is “Theo Of Golden” by Allen Levi. This is a heartwarming novel about and elderly man’s campaign of anonymous generosity in a small Southern town, focusing heavily on themes of kindness, connection, and the power of truly seeing others. LRA member Dan Mihalko will be our host. We’ll do a fun activity, then discuss the book. Feel free to bring an appetizer or beverage if you feel so inclined!! Sign up here!
USGS Photography Show - Clicks 2026!
CALL FOR ENTRIES: CLICKS 2026
The October Photography Show at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), CLICKS 2026, is now open for entries!
LRA and RPS photographers are invited to submit up to three images for this fall exhibition. A maximum of 60 entries will be accepted, so early submission is encouraged. Open to LRA members and non-members!! The exhibit opens on October 1st.
There is no theme for the exhibition, giving photographers the freedom to showcase the subjects and styles that best represent their work. Images inspired by the mission of the USGS are also welcome—think landscapes, wildlife, water, geology, natural resources, changing environments, or the world around us. Get all the details on the Events page; and/or sign up here!
New! Meet the Maker Spotlight!
Behind every work of art is a unique story—and we'd love to help you tell yours.
Each quarter, we'll feature one League of Reston Artists member on our homepage, introducing visitors to the artist behind the artwork through a personal profile, interview, and a rotating gallery of three featured works over the course of three months.
It's an opportunity to share your creative journey, showcase your artwork, and introduce collectors and fellow artists to your website, social media, or other online presence.
Whether you're an emerging artist or have been creating for decades, we'd love to help tell your story. The SpotLight Series will start October 1st! Interested? Fill out this form!
Featured Artists
Congratulations to Charlene Furhman-Schulz on the recent sale of her “Eagles Aerie” painting that sold at the Reston Hospital, one of our Art In Public Places venues! Congrats Charlene!!
Congratulations to Karen Durishin on the recent sale of her “My Friend The Octopus” painting that was sold during the ongoing Small Works Exhibit at the Lake Anne Reston Community Center! Congrats Karen!!
Congratulations to Charlene Furhman-Schulz on the recent sale of her “Winter Study” painting that was sold during the ongoing Small Works Exhibit at the Lake Anne Reston Community Center! Congrats Charlene!!
Congratulations to Jim Schlett on the recent sale of his photograph of “Monticello Reflections” that was sold during the ongoing Small Works Exhibit at the Lake Anne Reston Community Center! Congrats Jim!!
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