Now Showing
Heidi Peelen
Inherited Manners & Domestic Bliss
Heidi Peelen explores domestic life through drawing, video, installation, and performance. Using layered imagery and everyday materials, her work reflects on identity, caregiving, and the quiet complexities of suburban life. Her exhibition will be on view in the Jane Sandelin Gallery at Art Works through July 18, 2026.
Geneva Dinh
Inside Outside: The Body in Art
Geneva Dinh creates sculptural and wearable works that explore the beauty and complexity of the human body. Combining metal and fiber, her pieces invite viewers to reflect on identity, anatomy, and the wonder beneath the skin. Her exhibit will be on view in Port I at Art Works through June 20, 2026.
Anna Demovidova
Emergences
Anna Demovidova presents Emergences, a series of paintings exploring the inner worlds of women through layered imagery of figures, petals, leaves, and light. Originally from Russia and now based in Virginia and Washington, D.C., her work reflects quiet transformation, reflection, and resilience. The exhibit will be on view in Port II at Art Works through June 20, 2026.
Richard Harding
The Bridge Project
In celebration of Youth Art Month, Art Works and RVA Thriving Artists partners with Richmond Public Schools and the Children’s Museum of Richmond to present THREADS, a collaborative, month-long community art project led by Richmond-based fiber artist Richard Harding. THREADS brings fine art directly to youth through hands-on, fiber-based activities. It’s all about creativity, collaboration, and self-expression.
As always, RVA Thriving Artists is excited to present this new exhibit to the Community Bridge Project. Emerging artists from Central Virginia—including those from underserved and marginalized communities, are encouraged to submit their proposals through the online application form.
May 2026 All Media Show
This exhibit is a focal point of all Art Works’ openings. There is no theme for this exhibit. It is a juried show with cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. The show is open to all artists and all mediums. Roberto Jamora juried the exhibit.
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The exhibit will be in the Skylight Gallery at Art Works through June 18, 2026.
RVA Clay Founding Members Exhibition
The RVA Clay Founders Exhibition celebrates the artists who helped establish RVA Clay. Featuring a wide range of ceramic styles and techniques, the exhibit highlights the creativity and strength of Richmond’s clay community. The exhibit will be on view in the Centre Gallery at Art Works through June 20, 2026.
Meagan Samuel
Everyday Observations: The Spaces In Between
Meagan Samuel creates black-and-white photographs that transform quiet everyday moments into reflective, emotionally resonant images. Focusing on light, form, and subtle detail, her work invites viewers to slow down and look more closely. The exhibit will be on view in the Corner Gallery at Art Works through June 20, 2026.
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