INNER//ACTION: Games by RVA Game Jams

This exhibition celebrates video games as an innovative form of interactive art, featuring playable works by local creators from RVA Game Jams. Presented on PCs, TVs, and wall projections, the showcase also includes game-inspired prints, original artwork, and a behind-the-scenes video of the creative process during a Game Jam, which incidentally was held at Art Works. RVA Game Jams, Richmond’s home-grown game development community, nurtures developers of all skill levels and backgrounds through events that inspire creativity, collaboration, and inclusion. The exhibition will be in the Jane Sandelin Gallery at Art Works and will continue through October 18, 2025.

Jen Cook-Asaro

Processed 

In this exhibit, Jen Cook-Asaro explores the incredible transformation of food and cardboard. She highlights the complex journey food takes from nature to your plate and the transformation of trees into cardboard packaging. By using 100% recycled cardboard, the artist presents a visual feast that shows the ingenuity behind everyday items, inviting viewers to appreciate the often-overlooked processes that bring food to our tables and packaging to our stores.

The exhibit will be in the Port I Gallery at Art Works through October 18, 2025

Adam Reinhard

Nothing Gold Can Stay 

Adam Reinhard’s return to the Blue Ridge Mountains after six years in Washington D.C. has reignited his senses, allowing him to truly see and breathe again. His paintings are a pursuit of the hidden colors in the Shenandoah Valley, capturing fleeting moments with urgency. Whether depicting the weathered siding of a barn, the flow of a stream, or the patchwork of farmlands, Adam’s bold brushstrokes reflect the truth of his swiftly changing environment and the inspiration he draws from these natural scenes. Alongside his art, Adam teaches high school in Waynesboro, Virginia, sharing his passion for creativity with the next generation.

The exhibit will be in the Port II Gallery at Art Works through November 22, 2025

Tatiana Grace

Where Light Meets Feeling

Tatiana Grace, a painter from Richmond, VA has an engineering background. She brings a meticulous eye for detail to her emotional explorations of light, color, and texture. Inspired by nature, memories, and travel, her series Where Light Meets Feelings invites viewers to experience the emotions evoked by the interplay of light and color. The exhibit will be in the Centre Gallery at Art Works through October 18, 2025

September 2025 All Media Show

This exhibit is a focal point of all Art Works’ openings. It is a juried show with cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. The show is open to all artists and all mediums. There is no theme this month. The juror is Alexis Shockley, Art Coordinator for VCU Health. She maintains the health systems 3,000+ fine art collection, while curating and installing new works throughout the 38 VCU Health buildings. Alexis holds a Master of Fine Arts in Painting. Call for entries is August 15 – September 14, 2025, and may be submitted through the online form.

The exhibit will be in the Skylight Gallery at Art Works through October 16, 2025

Kenneth Lee

RVA Thriving Artists introduces Kenneth Lee in the most current Community Bridge Project. In this exhibit Lee hopes to contribute to a broader narrative of unity, empowerment, and respect for all backgrounds—reminding us that diversity is not just something to acknowledge, but something to embrace and celebrate.

This exhibit is in the upstairs Bridge Project space at Art Works and will continue through November 30, 2025.

Sarah Miller

Fleeting Views

Sarah Miller, known as Gold Leaf Clouds, has been crafting striking film photography since 2021, exploring flowers, landscapes, and recently, street and architectural themes. Drawn to the warm tones and halation effects of Harman Phoenix film, she captures the essence of mid-century modern office buildings in Northern Virginia, creating vivid visual narratives that merge light, color, and form. Her work, inspired by synth-wave music, invites viewers into a timeless dialogue between urban landscapes and evocative emotions.
The exhibit will be in the Corner Gallery through October 18, 2025

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4th Friday Exhibits and Reception

Join us on September 26, 2025 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 Adam Reinhart, Jen Cook-Asaro, Tatiana Gracheva, Sarah Miller, and experiment with interactive art by rva game jams.

This event is free and open to the public. Convenient and free parking is available. The exhibits will continue through October 18, 2025.

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4th Friday Exhibits and Receptions

Save the date for our 4th Friday Reception on October 24, 2025! 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. This Halloween season, immerse yourself in a thrilling Escape Room exhibit with Chris Semtner, a Cloaked in Mystery All Media Show, and captivating works by Blake Seals, Felicia L. Reed, Adam Reinhard, and Tobi Holtslag. 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 22, 2025.

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4th Friday Exhibits and Reception

Save the date for our 4th Friday on November 28, 2025. 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 Peter Allen, Jason Bryant, George Tisdale, the RPMG group show, and a Fine Craft Exhibit.

This event is free and open to the public. Convenient and free parking is available. The exhibits will continue through January 17, 2026.

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Holiday Gift Shopping and Exhibits

Discover the perfect holiday gifts at the Made in RVA Holiday Shop! Our collection features handcrafted items by local artisans, including fragrant candles, soothing soaps, Richmond prints, jewelry, pottery, totes, stickers, knitted hats and scarves, cards, ornaments and so much more.

Don’t miss the opportunity to find local treasures that celebrate creativity and connection. Make your holiday shopping an unforgettable experience filled with love and community spirit. The shop is open until December 28, 2025. Secure gifts as unique as the people you cherish!

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