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Peter Allen

Coughing up the Bones

Peter Allen’s exhibit explores perception, reality, and illusion. Inspired by artists like Jasper Johns and Marcel Duchamp, Allen re-contextualizes everyday images and objects, infusing them with deeper meaning. His works blend visual detritus, text, and poetry, challenging viewers to reconsider their perceptions. Some of Allen’s work manipulate time and space, questioning the possibility of fully understanding reality. This exhibit invites viewers on a journey to explore the complexities of human perception.

The exhibition will be in the Jane Sandelin Gallery at Art Works and will continue through January 17, 2026.

Jason Bryant

Viewpoint

Jason Bryant delves into the deeper layers of identity through his portraiture. Viewing portraits as blueprints, Bryant incorporates elements like favorite foods, music, and movies, reflecting the intricate fabric of life. His recent series blends his love of skateboarding with portraiture, using vibrant skateboard graphics alongside black and white images of actors and actresses. By obscuring certain features, Bryant adds mystery and prompts viewers to question what lies beneath the surface. This exhibit offers a fresh perspective on traditional portraiture, revealing deeper truths about identity.

The exhibit will be in the Port I Gallery at Art Works through January 17, 2026.

RPMG Group Show

The Richmond Photography Group is a vibrant collective of photography enthusiasts who meet bimonthly to practice their skills, exchange tips, and build lasting friendships. The exhibit showcases a diverse range of photographic styles and subjects, reflecting the unique perspectives of the group’s members.

The exhibit will be in the Port II Gallery at Art Works through December 28, 2025.

George Tisdale

Art of the Ordinary

George Tisdale’s exhibit highlights everyday objects often overlooked in art. Through a mix of whimsy and straightforwardness, Tisdale’s paintings elevate commonplace items, inviting viewers to see the extraordinary in the mundane. Each piece features a familiar object, with titles that enhance the viewer’s appreciation and understanding.

The exhibit will be in the Corner Gallery at Art Works through January 17, 2026.

November 2025 All Media Exhibit

This exhibit is a focal point of all Art Works’ openings. This show was juried by Nastassja E. Swift.

1st Place – Richard Harding, Dream Weaver, Nylon Twine and Thread, 40 x 31, $3800

2nd Place – Azaria Lewis, Perception 2, Oil on Canvas, 40×30, $1000

3rd Place – Sylvio Lynch Jr, Mixed Man, Mixed Media Collage, 20 x 30, $1200

Honorable Mention – James Fairfield Cooper, Pause in Hell’s Kitchen, Acrylic on Canvas, 48×36, $1200

Honorable Mention – Hannah Hill, Bathers, Oil Paint and Handmade Stamps on Cradled Wood, 24×24, $400

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Kenneth Lee

The Bridge Project

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.