April – May 2026 Exhibits
This April, Art Works celebrates creativity, renewal, and community with a diverse lineup of exhibits. Senior students from the Henrico Center for the Arts showcase four years of study in the Jane Sandelin Gallery, while Second Nature by Marissa Boyce transforms reclaimed materials into sculptural works of resilience. Art in Bloom, presented in partnership with the Historic Richmond Foundation during Virginia’s Historic Garden Week, invites artists to interpret the beauty of nature and new growth. The juried All Media Show highlights local and regional talent across all styles and mediums, and the Community Bridge Project continues to support emerging artists from Central Virginia through mentorship and exhibition opportunities.
Henrico Center for the Arts
Senior students of the Henrico Center for the Arts program exhibit their artwork which represents four years of study. The exhibit features a myriad of art forms and immerging perspectives. This exhibit will be in the Jane Sandelin Gallery at Art Works. The exhibit opens on April 24, 2026, and continues through – May 2, 2026.
Second Nature by Marissa Boyce
Marissa Boyce is a multidisciplinary artist. She transforms recycled and reclaimed materials into textured wall pieces and small sculptures. Beginning with objects that have been discarded, damaged, or weathered by time, she reimagines waste as wonder, uncovering resilience and beauty in the overlooked. Second Nature highlights the quiet strength of damaged things, giving new life to what might otherwise be forgotten.
The exhibit will be in the Corner Gallery at Art Works through May 16, 2026.
Art in Bloom
Art Works invites artists to submit pieces for a special exhibition celebrating the beauty of nature and gardens. Presented in partnership with the Historic Richmond Foundation and held during Virginia Historic Garden Week, Art in Bloom brings the season’s blossoms indoors through a wide variety of artistic media.
The juried exhibition opens April 17, 2026, in the Center Gallery at Art Works and will be on view through May 16, 2026, offering visitors a month-long opportunity to experience how artists across Virginia interpret and engage with the natural world.
Artists may submit their entries through the online entry form: Call for Entries
April 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. Call for entries is March 15 – April 12, 2026, and may be submitted through the online form.
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The exhibit will be in the Skylight Gallery at Art Works through May 14, 2026. Check our website for details on submitting artwork: Call for Entries
The Community Bridge Project: THREADS Celebrating Youth Art Month
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. The completed installation will debut with a free public opening reception on March 27, 2026, and remain on view at Art Works through May 30, showcasing the collective voices and creativity of Richmond’s youth.
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.
