June – July 2027 Exhibits

Summer begins at Art Works with exhibitions that invite a closer look—and even invite you to become part of the experience.

Opening June 25, the galleries bring together a wide range of work—from painted folding tables that visitors can rearrange and portraits layered with found imagery to repurposed textiles, richly textured paintings, and intricate works made with twine. Shalaia Washington joins us as the Community Bridge Project artist, along with the June All Media Show.

Join us for the 4th Friday reception on June 25 from 6–8 p.m. Meet the artists, explore the exhibitions, and enjoy live music. The reception is free and open to the public.  The art center is open Tuesday through Sunday 11 am – 5 pm and it’s free and open to the public. Enjoy the exhibits and have lunch in Manchester RVA.

Coming Together by Alfonso Pérez Acosta

In Coming Together, Alfonso Pérez Acosta explores how we connect across our differences. Paintings are joined by an installation of painted folding tables that are rearranged throughout the exhibition, creating new relationships and possibilities as the show unfolds. A Colombian-American artist based in Richmond, Alfonso Pérez Acosta brings together art and participation in work centered on community, connection, and the ways we gather.

The exhibit will be in the Jane Sandelin Gallery at Art Works through August 18, 2027.

Myth to Reality by Kate Brogdon

Myth to Reality begins with portraits of real people, which are layered with images from nature, discarded materials, and everyday ephemera. These mixed-media portraits explore perception, personal history, and how our individual experiences shape the way we see and understand the world.

The exhibit will be in the Port I Gallery at Art Works through July 17, 2027

Gather by Elizabeth Wislar

Elizabeth Wislar is an award-winning costume professional and large-scale textile artist. In Gather, she transforms found and repurposed materials into new works, reflecting her belief that everything we need already exists.

The exhibit will be in the Port II Gallery at Art Works through July 17, 2027.

Fragments: A Journey Through Perception and Memory by Kerstin Stiller

Working with acrylic paint and modeling paste, Kerstin Stiller creates bold, textured paintings exploring identity, freedom, and inclusion. Her Liberty Series reimagines the Statue of Liberty in colors inspired by the rainbow flag, celebrating diversity and the evolving meaning of liberty in America.

The exhibit will be in the Centre Gallery at Art Works through July 17, 2027.

Abstract in Line and Twine by Richard Harding

Richard Harding takes ordinary twine and sees just how far he can push it. In The Abstract of Line and Twine, he meticulously sews twine into circles and flowing lines, building abstract compositions with surprising texture and depth. Working from his studio in Ashland, Virginia, Harding lets repetition, movement, and intuition guide the work, pushing fiber and textile art in unexpected directions.

The exhibit will be in the Corner Gallery at Art Works through July 17, 2027.

June 2027 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 through July.

Check our website to learn about submitting your artwork to the exhibit.

This image is by Frederick Chiriboga submitted in last year’s exhibit.

The Community Bridge Project – Shalaia Washington

RVA Thriving Artists welcomes Shalaia Washington to the Community Bridge Project:. She presents: Religion/Angels/Young Boys in the African American Community.

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 August 31, 2027.