Now Showing
Heidi Peelen
Inherited Manners & Domestic Bliss
This exhibit is on view in the Jane Sandelin Gallery at Art Works.
Joe DeIulio
Vivid: a Life in Color
On view through July 18, 2026 in the Port I Gallery at Art Works
Diane Wilkin Recent Works
The exhibition is on view through July 18, 2026 in the Centre Gallery at Art Works.
D. Milan Brudvig
Abstracts from Classical Music
This exhibit is on view through July 18, 2026 in the Corner Gallery at Art Works.
Living Earth Featuring Local RVA Photographers
The exhibit is through July 18, 2026 in the Port II at Art Works.
June 2026 All Media Show
This exhibit is on view through July16, 2026 in the Skylight Gallery at Art Works.
Zahra Chowdhury – The Community Bridge Project
This exhibit is in the RVA Thriving Artists Community Bridge Display at Art Works.
June
26
4th Friday at Art Works
Join us on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for an inspiring evening at Art Works as we unveil our newest exhibitions. Meet the artists, enjoy live music, refreshments, and libations sponsored by RVA Thriving Artists, and experience an exciting range of visual expression.
This month’s shows feature Heidi Peelen, whose mixed-media works explore domestic life and identity; a tribute to Joe DeIulio, celebrating his vibrant legacy of color and humor; and Diane Wilkin, whose pastels and monoprints capture the intricate rhythms of nature. Deborah Milan Brudvig translates her life in music into expressive abstract paintings, and Living Earth is photographic exhibit of the natural world. The All Media Show highlights diverse works by local and regional artists.
In the Community Bridge Project, Zahra Chowdhury’s mixed-media work explores identity, perception, and the power of the veiled gaze. Combining colored pencil with resin-saturated fabric, she challenges misconceptions about hijabi women by presenting the veil not as concealment, but as a frame for individuality, emotion, and self-expression.
The reception is free and open to the public, with convenient, free parking available. Exhibits continue through July 18, 2026.
July
24
4th Friday at Art Works
Join us on July 24, 2026, from 6–8 p.m. at Art Works for the opening reception of our new exhibits!
Meet our featured artists, enjoy live music, and savor refreshments and libations sponsored by RVA Thriving Artists.Step into Sacred Queerness: Nature, Spirituality, and the Queer Experience in the main gallery — a powerful exhibition benefiting Virginia Pride through sales from this show.
Also on view: solo exhibitions by T. Parker, Justin White, Heather McCoy, and Mandy Powell, the Community Bridge Project, and a brand-new All Media Show highlighting local talent.
This event is free and open to the public. Convenient and free parking is available. The exhibits will continue through August 22, 2026. Sacred Queerness: Nature, Spirituality, and the Queer Experience continues through September 19, 2026.
August
28
4th Friday at Art Works
Join us on August 28, 2026, from 6–8 p.m. for the exciting opening reception of our new exhibits at Art Works. Meet the talented artists, enjoy live music, refreshments, and libations sponsored by RVA Thriving Artists, and celebrate another vibrant season of creativity and community.
Each August, Art Works partners with a local organization to raise funds and awareness. This year, we’re proud to support Virginia Pride. The community comes together by donating items for a silent auction, and Art Works contributes a portion of all sales from Queer by Nature to benefit the cause.
Additional exhibits include new works by Martin Neal Reamy, a collaboration between Richard Harding and Ginny Loving, and a collaboration between RJ Gardner and Ben Anderson. The juried August All Media Show features works by regional artists.
This event is free and open to the public, with convenient, free parking available. Exhibits will remain on view through September 19, 2026.
September
25
4th Friday at Art Works
Join us on September 25, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for an exciting opening reception of our new exhibits at Art Works. Meet the talented artists, and enjoy live music, refreshments, and libations sponsored by RVA Thriving Artists. Featured artists are Sky Dai, Alcova Key, Carol Gruppe, Tatiana Grace, Anna Davila, and the All Media Show by local artists.
This event is free and open to the public. Convenient and free parking is available. The exhibits will continue through October 17, 2026.
October
23
4th Friday at Art Works
Save the date for our 4th Friday Reception on October 23, 2026. Embrace the Halloween spirit by dressing up in your favorite costume and join us for an unforgettable evening as we unveil our latest art exhibits. Immerse yourself works by Sky Dai, Alfonso Perez Acosta, Johnye Bennett, Lew Lott, Unmask curated by Susan Vaugh. The All Media Show features art by local artists. Meet the talented artists, and enjoy live music, refreshments, and libations sponsored by RVA Thriving Artists. Don’t miss out on this night of art and enchantment!
This event is free and open to the public. Convenient and free parking is available. The exhibits will continue through November 14, 2026.
November
27
4th Friday at Art Works
Save the date for our 4th Friday on November 27, 2026. Our Made in RVA Holiday Shop opens at 11 a.m. There will be crafts for the children while you shop. Then at 6 pm, join us for the opening reception of the new exhibits.
Join us at from 6 – 8 pm for an evening with talented artists, live music, refreshments, and libations sponsored by RVA Thriving Artists. Featured is a collaborative exhibit by Paul DiPasquale, Wolfgang Jasper, and Darryl Starr and exhibits by MRAA, Dylan DeLuca, and the November All Media Show by local artists.
This event is free and open to the public. Convenient and free parking is available. The exhibits will continue through January 16, 2027.
