2025 Art Speaks Juried Exhibition
by Petya Ivanova
Please join us for the opening reception and awards ceremony of the 12th Annual Arts Speaks Juried Exhibition on April 26, 5:00-7:00 pm. The exhibit showcases the work of 66 artists living and working in Virginia, 18 years and older. Both 2D and 3D media are represented in the show and $6,350 in prize money will be awarded. This year's juror and judge is Diego Sanchez.
The exhibition will be on display April 26-May 26, 2025 and available online for viewing and purchase subsequent to the reception.
Juror/Judge Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez was born in Bogotá, Colombia, South America. He earned both a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the Painting and Printmaking Department at Virginia Commonwealth University. He is the inaugural recipient of the Artists of the Year Award—Theresa Pollack Arts Award and has been honored with the Virginia Commission for the Arts 50 for 50 Artists Award.
Throughout his career, Diego has actively contributed to the arts community by serving on several boards, including 1708 Gallery, Art 180, Culture Works, and The City of Richmond Public Art Commission. He currently holds the position of Head of the Art Department at St. Catherine’s School and serves on the board of the Visual Arts Center of Richmond.
Diego’s artwork has been widely exhibited across Virginia and internationally, with shows in Peru, Italy, Belgium, Hungary, Colombia, and France. His works are included in numerous prestigious collections, such as the University of Richmond, William and Mary School of Business, VCU Anderson Gallery, Sidney and Frances Lewis, Pam and Bill Royall, Media General, First Market Bank, Capital One, Federal Reserve Bank, Markel Corporation, Dominion, Phillip Morris, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.