February – March 2027 Exhibits
4th Friday brings a new lineup of exhibitions to Art Works on February 26. This month, the galleries move from the familiar to the unexpected—nostalgic interiors, everyday objects transformed with new meaning, imagined worlds made of paper, expressive landscapes, and a playful menagerie of animals. The February All Media Show and a new Community Bridge Project artist add even more to explore.
Join us for 4th Friday on February 26 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.
We are open Tuesday through Sunday 11 am – 5 pm, so stop by the gallery and while you are here in Manchester RVA, have lunch in one of the great restaurants in the neighborhood.
Dream Home by Lou Haney
Lou Haney creates paintings of domestic spaces that use nostalgia as an escape from the chaos of present-day life. Working in oil, acrylic, fiber, and mixed media, she explores memory, yearning, and femininity, creating a tension between the comfort of fantasy and the realities of everyday life.
The exhibit will be in the Jane Sandelin Gallery at Art Works from February 26 – April 17, 2027.
Rooted in Relief by Kameron Lee
In Rooted in Relief, Kameron Lee uses unexpected materials and everyday objects to tell stories connected to the African diaspora. By giving familiar materials new meaning, his work explores history, identity, and lived experience. Raised in Victoria, Virginia, Lee is currently completing his BFA at Virginia State University and has exhibited throughout Central Virginia.
The exhibit will be in the Port I Gallery at Art Works from February 26 – March 20, 2027.
Homage to The Lady and the Unicorn by Caroline Garrett Hardy
Inspired by the medieval Lady and the Unicorn tapestries, Caroline Garrett Hardy creates intricate worlds from paper where nature, imagination, and storytelling come together. Her paper kimonos and wall hangings are filled with flowers, animals, legends, and symbols inspired by cultures both near and far. Like the tapestries that first inspired her, the works blur the line between the real and the imagined.
The exhibit will be in the Port II Gallery at Art Works from February 26 – March 20, 2027.
Recent Works by J. Camejo
Born in Havana and raised in New York City, John (Juan) Camejo now finds inspiration in the landscapes of Virginia and beyond. Working en plein air and in the studio, he captures the feeling of a place through color, light, and atmosphere. Camejo also teaches art at Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, sharing his love of art with the next generation.
The exhibit will be in the Centre Gallery at Art Works from February 26 – March 20, 2027.
Miniature Menagerie by June Erica Vess
June Erica Vess celebrates the small joys of everyday life through colorful paintings of animals, both wild and domestic. With a playful mix of color, shape, and personality, her creature cameos bring a lighthearted and slightly irreverent sense of fun to the gallery.
The exhibit will be in the Corner Gallery at Art Works from February 26 – March 20, 2027.
The Community Bridge Exhibit byFlorence Odessa Hott
RVA Thriving Artists is excited to welcome a new artist to the Community Bridge Project: Florence Odessa Hott.
Hott presents: Box Dolls. 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 February 28, 2027.
February 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 from February 26 – March 18, 2027.
Learn about submitting your artwork in the exhibition.
The artwork shown here is by Richard Harding that was selected for last year’s exhibit.