Name: Best in Show 2026
Start: 2026-03-12T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-12T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Charter Hall at the City Market Building

The Roanoke Valley SPCA is proud to present Best in Show. Artists and pet lovers, of all ages and abilities, are invited to create artwork in any medium for this competition. The images can be of pets or animal friends and sculpture is also welcome. Best in Show will be chosen by guest judges and various event sponsors. The artwork will be exhibited Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Charter Hall, on the 3rd floor of the Market Building. Images of the art will also be hosted on this event site and available for purchase at the reception, show, as well as sold online.
Canvas entry fees can be paid here: https://one.bidpal.net/bestinshow2026/browse/all
Paper forms can be found on the back side of the Call for Entries or can be completed online for adults here: https://forms.gle/SAhjwaJHuY9GM3dS9
or for students (elementary through high school) here: https://forms.gle/1p8y4De16VgFRZzAA
Be sure to view our Call for Entries flyer for complete participation information and entry guidelines:
https://rvspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Call-for-Entries-26.pdf
Best in Show is an art show to benefit the Roanoke Valley SPCA. Because artists have always been at the forefront of our culture in expressing society’s concerns and giving a voice to the most helpless among us, we can think of no better partners in our community to help raise funds for the needy pets in our community.
Held for one night only – Thursday, March 12, 2026. We’ll kick off the show with our VIP preview from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The show and sale will begin at 6:00 pm and last until 8:00 pm at Charter Hall, located on the 3rd floor of the Market Building. This art show, sale, and fundraiser for the Roanoke Valley SPCA will feature almost 300 local artists original artwork – paintings, sculpture, pastels, and photography – depicting animals, to make Best in Show one of the most anticipated events in Roanoke.
VIP Preview tickets can be purchased in advance for $25. VIP Preview tickets provide early viewing entry to the show as well as expanded reception and drinks, including one drink ticket for 21+ attendees at the bar. VIP Preview tickets will not be sold at the door.
Advanced Admission Reception and Show tickets are $15.00, school aged children are $10.00 and children under 5 are free. Tickets sold at the door will be $20 for adults and $15 for youth. Artists get free entry to the Show & Sale beginning at 6:00pm.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://one.bidpal.net/bestinshow2026/ticketing
All artwork will be for sale, with at least 50% of the purchase price donated to the Roanoke Valley SPCA by the artists. In addition to traditional artwork, a variety of art medium such as sculptures and other designs will be displayed. All pieces will also be available for viewing and purchase via this website. Viewing will begin approximately one week before the opening reception and sales will go live at 6pm on March 12th.
Best in Show is a juried art show.