Call for Entries: February 17-27, 2026
Exhibit: March 6-April 2, 2026 at the Fredericksburg Branch
For over 25 years, CRRL has provided a forum for area teen artists in grades 9-12 to be recognized for their talent. The library is proud to have established this unique opportunity for local students.
The Johnny P. Johnson Teen Art Show is celebrating its 31st year. From February 17 to February 27, 2026, entries will be accepted from local teens in grades 9-12 at the Fredericksburg Branch's Youth Services Desk. Opening Reception will be Friday, March 6, 7:00-8:30 PM.
Cash prizes provided by Friends of the Library.
Loisann’s Hope House
We would like to give participants the option of sharing their talent to improve lives of needy families in our area by beautifying their homes with artwork.Â
Loisann’s Hope House provides a safe haven for homeless mothers and their children from the Central Rappahannock region who want to learn the life skills needed to become self-sufficient. While art show participants are certainly not required to donate their artwork to Loisann’s Hope House, we will make donating as simple as possible for those who would like to do so.
Simply leave your work at the library, and we will deliver the artwork to Loisann’s Hope House for you.
Johnny P. Johnson
Johnny P. Johnson was a significant artist, educator, and community leader in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He holds the distinction of being the first African American faculty member at the University of Mary Washington.Â
Born in North Carolina, Johnson studied art at Howard University and Virginia State College. In 1959, he moved to Fredericksburg to teach at Walker-Grant High School.Â
After retiring from teaching in 1991, he continued his prolific artistic career and remained actively involved in the community until he died in 2022 at the age of 86.
Watch his interview with the library here on YouTube.
