Duets: Artspace Artist Members & Their GuestsDual-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- December 19, 2026. In addition, Artspace is debuting a special satellite exhibition at Corporate & Museum Frame on Broad Street in downtown Richmond, from October 2- December 19, 2026.

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.”