May – June 2024 Exhibits
Mark your calendars for two special events: the Maggie Walker Governor’s School Student Show on Friday, May 9th, and the 4th Friday Reception on May 23rd to celebrate the opening of our new art exhibits.
The annual Maggie Walker Governor’s School Senior Art Exhibit opens at Art Works on May 9th. Jeff Hall provides the inspiration and guidance for the visual art students at Maggie L. Walker where he supports a broad range of experiences in both two and three dimensions and a wide variety of media. The students present their work at a reception on May 9th 6- 8 p.m. The show continues through May 17, 2025. The exhibit will be in the Jane Sandelin Gallery at Art Works.
Then please join us on May 23rd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for an exciting opening reception of our new exhibits at Art Works. Meet the talented artists, and enjoy live music, refreshments, and libations sponsored by RVA Thriving Artists.
These new exhibits will challenge your perspectives on traditional artmaking, AI art creation and exploration of the spaces between truth and illusion, cinematic art influences, and abstract mark-making, Additionally, local artists will showcase their talents in the juried All Media Exhibit, which celebrates the vibrant and diverse LGBTQ community.
This event is free and open to the public. Convenient and free parking is available. The exhibits will continue through June 19, 2025 with the exception of CRIMEBABIES which continues through July 19, 2025.
CRIMEBABIES
Join CRIMEBABIES for an immersive exploration of the spaces between truth and illusion. This exhibition invites the viewer to try and unravel the tangled web of cryptids, misinformation, and the eerie interconnectedness of all things, blurring the lines between the real and the imagined. Through digital media, AI, interactive installations, and speculative storytelling, the collective conjures a world where myth takes shape and perception is forever unsettled. Step inside and question what you think you know—because in this shifting landscape, certainty is the rarest anomaly of all.
CRIMEBABIES formed in 2022 in Richmond, VA. The art collective consists of 8 members working in new media, exploring new technology’s role in other long-existing art forms.
The exhibition will be in the Jane Sandelin Gallery at Art Works and will continue through July 19, 2025.
Reinvestigation by Glenda Creamer
Glenda Creamer presents playful abstract paintings that investigate the interplay between marks and ground. Her work explores the emotional impact of color, contrast, and velocity, inviting viewers into a dynamic and vibrant visual experience. Through her abstract compositions, Creamer captures a sense of movement and energy, engaging the viewer’s imagination and emotions.
The exhibit will be in the Corner Gallery at Art Works through June 21, 2025.
Scenes From a Movie by Kendahl Bell
In Scenes From a Movie Kendahl Bell explores the blend of reality and imagination. Over the past three years, Kendahl has captured emotions in photographic form, such as love, nostalgia, beauty, and introspection. By using color, light, and movement, each piece evokes cinematic moments that reflect life’s narratives. This exhibition offers a glimpse into the quiet, film-like moments of our lives and Kendahl’s artistic journey.
The exhibit will be in the Port I Gallery at Art Works through June 21, 2025.
Horizons by Dawn Vass
Dawn Vass transforms the raw beauty of nature into vivid, textured narratives. Inspired by the interplay of color, light, and surface in the natural world, her work captures the essence of landscapes through bold palettes and intricate layers. As both a painter and textile artist, Dawn weaves together color and texture, creating pieces that echo the moods, moments, and rhythms of the earth.
The exhibit will be in the Port II Gallery at Art Works through June 21, 2025.
Remember to Live by Chris Nelson
Memento vivere (Remember to live). Chris Nelson’s art stands as a celebration of life in its entirety—not just its joys, but its challenges, tribulations, and impermanence.
As more and more creative space is swallowed up in the unrelenting conquest of the digital revolution, Nelson remains firmly and stubbornly fixed working in the physical and manual.
The exhibition will be in the Centre Gallery at Art Works through June 21, 2025
Still Here, Still Queer: All Media Show
Local artists will showcase their talents in this All Media Exhibit. The theme for the exhibit celebrates the vibrant and diverse LGBTQ community and coincides with Pride Month which takes place each June. Sarah Irvin will jury the exhibit and award cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. The show is open to all artists and all mediums. Call for entries is April 15 – May 11, 2025, and may be submitted through the online form.
The exhibit will be in the Skylight Gallery at Art Works through June 19, 2025. Check our website for details on submitting artwork: Call for Entries
Form and Fire
This group exhibition is presented in collaboration with the annual RVA Clay Tour. Art Works is delighted to showcase the exceptional talents of several renowned ceramic artists from Richmond: Maja Bality, Lee Hazelgrove, Cary Loving, Richard Mooney, Stephen Palmer, and Paul Terrell.
The exhibit will be in Gallery 201 at Art Works through June 19, 2025.
The Community Bridge Project with Julisa Carranza Torres
Julisa Carranza Torres is a 22-year-old artist whose work explores her Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage through vibrant portraits and imaginative pieces. Her art blends cultural symbolism with animation and fantasy, connecting deeply with her roots and inspiring a broader audience.
This exhibit is sponsored by RVA Thriving Artists, a nonprofit arm of Art Works offering opportunities for emerging artists including marginalized and under represented communities. Learn more at: RVA Thriving Artists website.