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 coincides with Virginia’s Historic Garden Week, inviting artists to interpret the beauty of nature and 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 work for a special exhibition celebrating the beauty of nature and gardens. Presented in partnership with Virginia Historic Garden Week and the Historic Richmond Foundation, this show brings the blooms of the season indoors through a wide range 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

RVA Thriving Artists is excited to welcome a new artist 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. Selected artists will receive free exhibit space 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.

This exhibit is sponsored by RVA Thriving Artists, a nonprofit arm of Art Works offering opportunities for emerging artists including marginalized and under represented communities. Learn more at: RVA Thriving Artists website.