October and November 2025 Exhibits
Save the date for our 4th Friday Reception on October 24, 2025! Embrace the Halloween spirit by dressing up in your favorite costume and join us for an unforgettable evening as we unveil our latest art exhibits. This Halloween season, immerse yourself in a thrilling Escape Room exhibit, a Cloaked in Mystery All Media Show, and captivating works by Blake Seals and Tobi Holtslag. Meet the talented artists, and enjoy live music, refreshments, and libations sponsored by RVA Thriving Artists. Don’t miss out on this night of art and enchantment!
This event is free and open to the public. Convenient and free parking is available. The exhibits will continue through November 22, 2025.
Cryptic Curiosities
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.
Through the Memory Trace by Tobi Holtslag
Through the Memory Trace 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.
HorrorTecture by Blake Seals
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.
Cloaked in Mystery October 2025 All Media Show
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.
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.
Call for entries is September 15 – October 12, 2025, and may be submitted through the online form. The exhibit will be in the Skylight Gallery at Art Works through November 20, 2025. Check our website for details on submitting artwork: Call for Entries.