April – May 2027 Exhibits

Spring comes to the galleries—and out onto the streets of Richmond—4th Friday in April at Art Works. April brings fresh perspectives from graduating Henrico Center for the Arts students, the richly imagined world of Lena Pigareva, and artists capturing Richmond’s gardens, architecture, and historic places during Historic Richmond Plein Air. The April All Media Show rounds out the exhibitions, while Nadia Msaleka joins us as this month’s Community Bridge Project artist.

Join us for 4th Friday on April 23 from 6–8 p.m. Meet the artists, explore the exhibitions, and enjoy live music. The reception is free and open to the public, and parking is free.

The art center is open Tuesday through Sunday 11 am – 5 pm and it’s free and open to the public. Enjoy the exhibits and have lunch in Manchester RVA.

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 23, 2027, and continues through – May 1, 2027.

Framed Reflections by Lena Pigareva

In Framed Reflections, Lena Pigareva explores human nature through beauty, symbolism, and a touch of satire. Her richly imagined paintings are theatrical, playful, and sometimes unsettling. Raised in Uzbekistan, trained in St. Petersburg, and influenced by time spent in France, Pigareva brings these varied cultural experiences—and a fascination with art and architecture—into her distinctive visual world.

The exhibit will be in the Centre Gallery at Art Works through May 22, 2027.

Historic Richmond Plein Air

In celebration of Virginia Historic Garden Week, Art Works and Historic Richmond Council invite artists to take their easels outdoors for a special plein air painting event. Artists will capture Richmond’s historic architecture, gardens, and spring landscapes as they experience them—painting on location and in the moment.

The resulting works will come together at Art Works for Historic Richmond Plein Air, offering a fresh look at some of the city’s familiar places through the eyes of local artists.

The exhibit will be in the Corner Gallery at Art Works through May 22, 2027.

April 2027 All Media Show

April 2027 All Media Show

Each month Art Works invites artists to submit their work in an open call-for-entries. These exhibits are a focal point of all Art Works’ openings. There is no theme for this exhibit—so anything goes, any topic and any medium. This is a juried show with cash prizes. This exhibit will be in the Skylight Gallery at Art Works through May 20, 2027.

Check our website to learn about submitting your artwork to the exhibit.

This image is by Marta Frimann Nammack submitted in last year’s exhibit.

The Community Bridge Project

RVA Thriving Artists is excited to welcome Nadia Msaleka to the Community Bridge Project. Free exhibit space is provided in the upstairs Bridge Project gallery at Art Works, along with mentorship and educational support. The program provides guidance on developing a theme, creating a cohesive body of work, preparing for exhibition, and promoting the show. The exhibit continues through May 30, 2027.