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Curiouser and Curiouser
Step into a world of mystery and intrigue at our interactive art show! This exhibit invites guests to immerse themselves in an experience that transcends reality. Join us as Chris Semtner, the Poe Museum’s curator, author, and painter, showcases his enigmatic artworks. Just like at Ravencon, you’ll embark on a journey to uncover hidden mysteries and solve riddles in this interactive exhibition. Perfect for the spooky October and Halloween season, this event promises to captivate and thrill.
The exhibition will be in the Jane Sandelin Gallery at Art Works and will continue through November 22, 2025.
Tobi Holtslag
Processed Through the Memory Trace
This exhibit is an exercise in memory, showcasing Tobi Holtslag’s personal recollections. This exhibit features pieces that vary from sharp and vivid to romanticized and dreamlike. Each artwork holds fragments of experiences, feelings, and senses tied to specific moments. Through this exhibition, Holtslag revisits places and times that now exist only in memory, inviting viewers to embark on their own journey of reflection and remembrance.
The exhibit will be in the Centre Gallery at Art Works through November 15, 2025.
Adam Reinhard
Nothing Gold Can Stay
Adam Reinhard’s return to the Blue Ridge Mountains after six years in Washington D.C. has reignited his senses, allowing him to truly see and breathe again. His paintings are a pursuit of the hidden colors in the Shenandoah Valley, capturing fleeting moments with urgency. Whether depicting the weathered siding of a barn, the flow of a stream, or the patchwork of farmlands, Adam’s bold brushstrokes reflect the truth of his swiftly changing environment and the inspiration he draws from these natural scenes. Alongside his art, Adam teaches high school in Waynesboro, Virginia, sharing his passion for creativity with the next generation.
The exhibit will be in the Port II Gallery at Art Works through November 22, 2025
Blake Seals
HorrorTecture
Blake Seals merges architectural renderings with abstract and colorfield designs, focusing on horror film architecture and Richmond landmarks. This exhibit is a collection of mixed media digital paintings, featuring new 24”x18″ canvases and popular older pieces, Seals draws inspiration from cityscapes, pop culture, and non-representational art, blending structure and imagination.
The exhibit will be in the Corner Gallery at Art Works through November 22, 2025.
Sarah Miller
Fleeting Views
Sarah Miller, known as Gold Leaf Clouds, has been crafting striking film photography since 2021, exploring flowers, landscapes, and recently, street and architectural themes. Drawn to the warm tones and halation effects of Harman Phoenix film, she captures the essence of mid-century modern office buildings in Northern Virginia, creating vivid visual narratives that merge light, color, and form. Her work, inspired by synth-wave music, invites viewers into a timeless dialogue between urban landscapes and evocative emotions.
The exhibit will be in the Corner Gallery through October 18, 2025
Felicia L. Reed
Survivorship
Felicia L. Reed is an award-winning fiber artist and advocate based in Maryland, specializing in Wet Felting with silk and wool to create meaningful and innovative works. A survivor of domestic violence, she uses her art to empower others and promote healing, exhibiting her pieces across the U.S. and earning accolades like the 2022 Gold Award from the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. Felicia continues to inspire through her creative and advocacy efforts, offering hope and transformation to those she touches.
This exhibit will be in the Port II Gallery at Art Works through November 22, 2025.
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.
Cloaked in Mystery All Media Exhibit
This exhibit is a focal point of all Art Works’ openings. The show is open to all artists and all mediums. The juror for the exhibit is Chris Semtner, writer, painter, and curator of the Poe Museum in Richmond, VA.
The theme for this show is Cloaked in Mystery. We invite artists to delve into the realms of the unknown, the hidden, and the supernatural. This theme offers endless possibilities for interpretation, from literal depictions of cloaked figures to abstract or symbolic representations of secrecy, transformation, or otherworldly intrigue. Whether inspired by shadowy landscapes, surreal symbolism, or layers of untold stories, we encourage you to bring your unique vision to life.
The exhibit will continue through November 14, 2025.
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