The RLS 2026 exhibition schedule is here. As always, consider this a living, breathing plan—things shift, opportunities pop up, and sometimes magic sneaks in unannounced. So don’t hold us too tightly to every detail… but this is the vision, and we’re pretty excited about it.
You’re invited to everything.
All shows open on the First Friday of each month, 5–8pm. Mark your calendars, bring a friend, stay a while.
Here’s what 2026 has in store.
JANUARY
No formal show
We’re easing into the year. That said, a small, body of work from Larisa Brechan will be on display was we welcome her as our new artist. So come take a look.
FEBRUARY
Group Show — Book-Themed
The Painted Word
February brings a love letter to literature. The Painted Word is a group exhibition where artists translate beloved books into visual form—whether inspired by childhood classics, haunting novels, or modern memoirs. Through paint, color, and composition, stories step off the page and onto the wall, inviting viewers to rediscover familiar narratives or encounter new ones entirely. It’s a celebration of the deep, enduring relationship between the written word and visual art.
MARCH
June Stratton — Solo Exhibition
Southern artist June Stratton brings her richly layered figurative work to the gallery in March with a show titled Larger Than Life. Known for combining traditional oil painting with luminous gold leaf, Stratton often incorporates molded elements—like leaves—that physically emerge from the canvas. The result is work that feels both classical and contemporary, visual and tactile. Her paintings explore the intersection of the human figure and the natural world, creating immersive narratives that reward close, lingering attention.
APRIL
Joshua Flint — Solo Exhibition
We’re thrilled to present a solo show by Joshua Flint, whose paintings feel suspended somewhere between memory and dream. Built from layered, often historic source images, Flint’s work creates cinematic scenes that are at once familiar and elusive. His canvases invite quiet contemplation, drawing viewers into moments that feel remembered rather than observed—fragments of stories just beyond reach.
MAY
Group Show — Magical Realism
Beyond Belief (working title)
May turns up the wonder. Beyond Belief is a magical realism group exhibition anchored by Robert Lange and Erik Johnson, alongside an international roster of exceptional artists working within the genre. Expect surreal narratives, impossible details, and paintings that hover beautifully between reality and imagination. This is a show designed to linger in your mind long after you leave.
JUNE
Denise Stewart-Sanabria — Solo Exhibition
June brings color, abundance, and joy with a new solo exhibition by Denise Stewart-Sanabria. Her maximalist still lifes burst with bold hues and unexpected juxtapositions—vintage porcelain, ripe fruit, glassware, patterned textiles—all layered in sumptuous oil paint. Each canvas feels like a celebratory feast, inviting viewers to linger, explore, and delight in the exuberant collision of form and color.
JULY
No formal show
Summer pause… with a possibility of a small, special presentation sneaking in.
AUGUST
Group Show — Female Painters
Interlace
Interlace brings together female painters who use fabric—both literally and symbolically—as a storytelling device. Through figurative scenes and still lifes, textiles become vessels for memory, identity, tradition, and personal narrative. The resulting exhibition is richly layered and deeply intimate, with each artist contributing a singular voice to a larger, interconnected dialogue.
SEPTEMBER
Brett Scheifflee — Solo Exhibition
In September, Brett Scheifflee presents a contemplative body of landscape work focused on waterways, forests, and expansive vistas. With a sensitive command of light and atmosphere, his paintings offer moments of quiet reverence—spaces to breathe, pause, and reconnect with the natural world. These works aren’t just views; they’re feelings.
OCTOBER
Nathan Durfee — Solo Exhibition
Charleston-based artist Nathan Durfee brings his whimsical pop surrealism to the gallery in October. Known for vibrant, intricately detailed paintings of animals in fantastical settings, Durfee’s work balances humor with emotional depth. His imaginative worlds invite curiosity and play while gently challenging how we perceive narrative, emotion, and the familiar.
NOVEMBER
Group Show — Nocturnal Theme
Night Visions
As the days grow shorter, Night Visions explores the beauty and mystery of the world after dark. Anchored by the luminous work of Mia Bergeron, this group exhibition brings together artists responding to night through moonlit landscapes, introspective interiors, and quiet, atmospheric moments. It’s a show about stillness, reflection, and seeing differently.
DECEMBER
Adam Hall — Solo Exhibition
We close the year with Adam Hall, whose large-scale paintings of water are both serene and subtly unsettling. Hall captures fluidity and depth with remarkable skill, often introducing unexpected elements—like diving boards—that disrupt the calm and invite deeper contemplation. His work exists in the space between realism and surrealism, pulling viewers into immersive explorations of perspective, space, and imagination.
We can’t wait to share this year with you. Whether you come to one show or all twelve, thank you for being part of this community. 2026 is shaping up to be something special—and we hope to see you on First Fridays.
