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Bradley + Bradley

The Weight of Vanishing Shadows

Adam Bradley and Anita Bradley explore the human condition through sculpture and mixed media. Adam’s life-sized figures express themes of anxiety and grief, while Anita’s layered paintings reflect the search for order in chaos. Their work invites reflection on shared human experiences.

The exhibition will be in the Jane Sandelin Gallery at Art Works and will continue through September 20, 2025.

Anne Chamblin

Artifacts

Anne Chamblin’s work is about merging sight and feeling. For her, painting is a way to process what she experiences. She brings spaces, places, and faces to life on canvas, turning bodies into landscapes and using layers to hint at the passage of time. Anne constantly reworks her paintings, always keeping a bit of the past to shape the present. Her journey is grounded in everyday experiences, resulting in unique, relatable art.

The exhibit will be in the Centre Gallery at Art Works through September 20, 2025.

Hannah Anderson

Between Worlds

American abstract artist Hannah Anderson (b. 1953), raised in the simplicity of a Quaker household, rediscovered her love for painting in 1990 with a Crayon watercolor set. Self-taught and inspired by contemporary artists, her work reflects the light and dark periods of her life, blending elements of nature and archetypal symbols from healing traditions. Her debut exhibit, Between Worlds, explores the liminal space between worlds and relationships. Hannah resides in Richmond, Virginia, and finds inspiration in Taos, New Mexico.

The exhibit will be in the Corner Gallery at Art Works through September 20, 2025.

Rachel Rowden

It Is Caring For You

Originally from California, Rachel Rowden now lives in central Virginia, where a 2023 art program reignited her passion for painting. A former teacher and clinician, she views art as a meditative process—less about expression and more about exploring life’s quiet mysteries and unconscious decisions.

The exhibit will be in the Skylight Gallery through September 20, 2025

Blake Bottoms

The Community Bridge Project

Verdancy celebrates queer and trans identities through expressive watercolor works that blend botanical metaphors with personal and mythological themes. Exploring self-discovery, transformation, and resilience, the exhibition invites reflection on identity, intimacy, and authenticity while honoring the beauty of living one’s truth.

Mental Health Matters: Celebrating Resilience Through Art All Media Show

It’s All Ahead of Us

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.

This August, we’re teaming up with NAMI Central Virginia for Mental Health Matters: Celebrating Resilience Through Art. The show highlights how creativity can support healing and spark conversations about mental health. Come explore interactive experiences and check out the silent auction baskets—all to support NAMI, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

WonJung Choi an international artist and educator, will be the juror for the exhibit. Wonjung Choi is a Korean-born, Virginia-based artist whose multidisciplinary work delves into the complexities of identity formation in a globalized world. The exhibit will be in the Port I and Port II galleries at Art Works through September 19, 2025.