RVA Thriving Artists
a non-profit that sponsors programs to educate and inform artists, sponsors open figure drawing sessions, and exhibit opportunities for Virginia visual artists.
Projects include offering free exhibit space and marketing for under represented and marginalized artists, community meet-ups, free workshops, open figure drawing sessions and stipends for community projects.
Programs
Figure Drawing Sessions
We sponsor open Figure Drawing Sessions on the first and third Sundays of each month. Join us. The fee is $10 and used to pay the model. Time is from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.. Click on the date(s) below to register.
The Community Bridge Project
RVA Thriving Artists is proud to share with you the Community Bridge Project. This program is a visual arts opportunity that bridges the gaps in the community for artists who are underserved and emerging artists. We sponsor a visual artist for a 3-month gallery exhibit at Art Works Gallery at no cost to the artist. The featured artist is chosen from applicants throughout Virginia. A display space at Art Works is provided and their work is promoted. The recipient gains valuable experience in curating their artwork in a gallery, hanging and pricing the pieces.
Amuri Morris
Meet Amuri Morris. Recipient of The Community Bridge award on display at Art Works March 2024 – May 2024.
Asia Anderson
Asia Anderson embraces watercolors for their unpredictability. The paint’s fluid nature demands problem-solving and adaptation, making each mistake a creative opportunity. Asia’s paintings will be on display through August 31, 2024 at Art Works.