Dual-Venue Biennial Exhibition Celebrates Artistic Collaboration

Artspace is pleased to announce its upcoming 2026 Member Biennial exhibition,
Duets: Artspace Artist Members & Their Guests. Running from October through December 2026,
this expansive exhibition celebrates the power of creative partnership, bringing together Artspace
artist members and invited guest artists in a dynamic visual and conceptual dialogue.
The main exhibition will be hosted at Artspace Gallery in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center from
October 23 through December 19, 2026. In addition, Artspace is debuting a special satellite
exhibition at Corporate Museum & Frameon Broad Street in downtown Richmond, running
from October 2 through December 19, 2026.
About the Exhibition
Curated by Michael A. Pierce, Artspace Vice President for Membership, Duets challenges artists to
step outside the solitary confines of the studio to embrace collaboration, shared life connections, and
creative vulnerability. The resulting collection spans a rich variety of media—including painting,
ceramics, textile sculpture, photography, assemblage, and artist books—showcasing pairings that
range from harmonious aesthetic alignments to compelling contrasts. "Art is rarely born in a vacuum; it sometimes thrives on connection, conversation, and the unexpected
sparks that fly when two creative minds meet," says curator Michael A. Pierce. "The works presented
in Duets represent an incredible breadth of experimentation and trust, expanding our definition of
community and fostering a more vibrant, thoughtful world."
A fully illustrated, professional exhibition catalog designed by Robert Meganck accompanies the
show, with print sponsorship generously provided by Worth Higgins & Associates.
Exhibition Venues & Key Event Dates
Main Exhibition: Artspace Gallery
Location: Stratford Hills Shopping Center, Richmond, VA
Exhibition Dates: October 23 – December 19, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, October 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Special Event: Emily Monroe Violin & Harp Duets Concert | Friday, November 20, 2026 | 7:00
PM
Second Friday / Holiday Reception: Friday, November 27, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Satellite Exhibition: Corporate & Museum Frame (C&MF)
Location: Broad Street, Downtown Richmond, VA
Exhibition Dates: October 2 – December 18, 2026 (De-installation Dec 21)
First Friday Opening: Friday, October 2, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
First Friday Receptions: November 6 & December 4, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Featured Duets Include:
Michael A. Pierce and Frederick Fulmer: Exploring memory, portraiture, and decades of
friendship through oil pastel, gold leaf, and photo collage.
Robert Meganck and Julie (Yewei) Wang: Illustrative explorations on shared grid structures
between mentor and former student.
Lee Hazelgrove and Erika Russ: Saggar-fired stoneware bridging hand-built textures, wheel-
thrown forms, and chemical engineering.
Natalie Sullivan andRainy Lehrman: Interdependent wood and textile sculptures inspired by
organic forms, growth, and natural cycles.
Carl Patow and Eli McMullen: A joint platform exploration of time, space, and mystical central
portals.
Janet Scagnelli and Margaret Buchanan: Photography capturing quiet discoveries and shared
ways of seeing across Richmond, Paris, and Lucca.
 Plus collaborative works by Susan Cary & Ann Chamblin, Dandridge Davis & Johanna
Carrington, Paula Delfs & Beq Parker, Alice Ann Ellis & Janis O'Grady, Steve Ferretti &
Zachary Reid, Elisabeth Flynn-Chapman & Douglas Hayes, Kay Franz &Susan Lamson, Dana
Frostick & Adele Castillo, Hilaire Henthorn & Joan Malone, Caroline Huggins & Sandra Halpin,
Mitzi Humphrey & Sheryl Humphrey, Emily Jalbert & Karen Swerling, Lisa Lezell Levine &
Wanda Ferguson, Lou Lott & Archer Rowe, Sam Poulin & Caroline Q. Murphy, Martha
Prideaux & Laurie Carnohan, Richard Rumble & Ken Hines, Robin Ryder & Dan Mouer, Anne
Savedge & Jenny Shepherd, Paul Terrell & Matthew Terrell, Heidi Thacker & Byron
McPherson, Meghan Thaler & Liz Boggis, Barbara Weltsek & Marjorie Bertolino, Kathleen
Westkaemper & Dan Sheets, Richelle Kaufman-Anderson & Jamal Wallace, Rosan Hunter &
Robert Hunter, and Greig Leach & Bridget Gethins.

About Artspace
Artspace is a non-profit gallery dedicated to supporting the development of the arts and artists from
all backgrounds. By hosting engaging exhibitions and community programs, Artspace gives depth to
regional life and fosters an inclusive creative community.
For more information on the exhibition, featured artists, or upcoming receptions, please visit the
official exhibition webpage at artspacegallery.org.