February – March 2024 Exhibits
Art Works is pleased to announce a lineup of solo exhibitions featuring the talents of Amelia Rafle. Additionally, artists Jeff Morris, Wendy Nelson, and Zach Barnard will present their solo exhibits. The MRAA will also showcase a group exhibit. Complementing these showcases is the monthly All Media Show, featuring curated and juried works by Virginia artists. Nyasha Madamombe is the juror for the exhibit. Nyasha is an interdisciplinary artist from Zimbabwe
We invite you to join us for the opening reception on February 28th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., for an evening filled with art, live music, and the chance to meet the artists. This event is free and open to the public, with complimentary parking available. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate art and creativity with us at Art Works!
If you can’t make it to the reception, we welcome you to visit the gallery any time from Tuesday to Sunday, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Parking is available in the Current Parking Garage at a rate of $3 per hour, and we will gladly validate your ticket.
Martyrs and Ghosts by Amelia Rafle
Amelia Rafle’s artwork combines both traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques to simplify complex climate data, making it easier to understand and inspiring viewers to take action. Inspired by multispecies theories and a love for birds, the work includes community eco-focused print workshops. In Martyrs and Ghosts Amelia encourages viewers to turn grief into action. “Martyrs” features deified birds with gold halos, while “Ghosts” presents a shadow flock of endangered species. Participate in this interactive exhibit and print birds which will form a memorial to promote climate action, highlighting grief’s power to inspire change.
The exhibition will be in the Jane Sandelin Gallery at Art Works through April 19, 2025.
The Language of Color by MRAA
The Metropolitan Richmond Artists Association is proud to be Richmond’s oldest professional artist group, passionately promoting and encouraging the creation of visual arts. As a not-for-profit association, they foster a vibrant community through engaging workshops, inspiring programs, and exceptional art exhibitions. This painting is by Janet Ringle.
This exhibit will be in the Port Galleries at Art Works through March 22, 2025.
Afro-Centric Hair by Jeff Morris
Jeff Morris, with over 40 years of experience, is renowned for his large paintings of Richmond’s landscapes and waterways. This exhibit celebrates the history, strength, textures, and culture of afro-centric hair and styles, showcasing Morris’s admiration for afro-centric heritage.
This exhibit will be in the Centre Gallery at Art Works through March 22, 2025.
Watch the Birdie by Wendy Nelson
This exhibit features stunning wildlife photography that captures the beauty and diversity of birds, enchanting visitors with vibrant images of eagles, puffins, snowy egrets, and more. An award-winning photographer with over 27 years of experience, Wendy Nelson has been featured on NationalGeographic.com and the cover of The Virginia Wildlife Magazine. As a Virginia Master Naturalist, she shares the wonders of the world through her fine art photography.
This exhibit will be in the Corner Gallery at Art Works through March 22, 2025.
The Community Bridge Exhibit by Zach Barnard
Zach Barnard, an openly queer artist from Richmond, Virginia, has returned to his hometown after a transformative journey. Leaving for Chicago in 2012, he never imagined coming back, but Richmond’s progress, from the passing of gay marriage to the Black Lives Matter movement, brought him back with pride.
Zach’s art reflects his commitment to making Virginia more accepting and loving for the LGBTQ+ community, minorities, and those labeled as “different.” His creative work drives the vision of a more inclusive and compassionate society.
RVA Thriving Artists is sponsoring The Community Bridge Exhibit at Art Works.
February 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.
Nyasha Madamombe juried the exhibit. Nyasha is an interdisciplinary artist from Zimbabwe who combines tradition and technology to explore the African experience. Her work, exhibited internationally, addresses themes of collective memory, tradition, spirituality, and modernity. Nyasha is a recipient of the Artaxis Fellowship, NCECA Multicultural Fellowship, and NYFA Technology Gap NFT Award.
1st Place: Solitary Windowsill by Lauren Tudahl ,3D Illustration, 35.5×28.5 $2500
2nd Place: Miss Adele’s Fashion Show by T. Parker , Mixed Media Collage on Canvas, 24×36 $500
3rd Place: Lady Octavia by Horrible Darlings by Ginny Loving, Porcelain, 22x14x12 $425
Honorable Mention: Not Enough Mouths To Scream It Out by Justin Smith, Oil on Canvas, 48×48 $3500