January – February 2025 Exhibits
In January and February 2025 we are proud to showcase the Simply Photography exhibit featuring talented artists from all over Virginia. From stunning landscapes to captivating portraits, these artists showcase a variety of subjects and photographic methods that are sure to leave you impressed.
In addition to the Simply Photography exhibit, we are excited to feature solo shows by Justin Sellers and Mandy Powell. And what’s a 4th Friday without our monthly All Media Show? This curated exhibit features all mediums and many topics by Virginia artists.
Please join us for the opening reception on January 24th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meet the artists and enjoy live music. The exhibits continue February 21, 2024 and the solo shows continue through February 22, 2024. The event is free and open to the public. Plus, parking is free too! Come and be a part of Richmond’s vibrant artistic community.
Relinquish by Justin Sellers
Relinquished is a hauntingly beautiful series that captures the raw vulnerability of the human form against the backdrop of desolate, forgotten spaces. Abandoned buildings, once bustling with activity, now serve as silent monuments to the inexorable march of time. The photographs in this series are a poignant exploration of loneliness, with each image depicting an individual in stark isolation, their presence magnified by the empty spaces that surround them.
The exhibit will be Centre Gallery at Art Works from January 24, 2025 – February 22, 2025.
Golden Alchemy by Mandy Powell
Mandy Powell delves into the magic of abstraction, blending color, texture, and form to craft something greater than the sum of its parts. Inspired by her mother’s advice to paint what she sees and feels, this series embodies this journey. Gold isn’t just a color in the artwork, it’s a symbol of transformation and beauty. By weaving gold into every piece, Mandy brings depth, warmth, and a luminous glow to their creations
This exhibit will be in the Corner Gallery at Art Works from January 25, 2025 – February 22, 2025.
The Community Bridge Project by Zach Barnard
Zach Barnard, an openly queer artist from Richmond, Virginia, has returned to his hometown after a transformative journey. Leaving for Chicago in 2012, he never imagined coming back, but Richmond’s progress, from the passing of gay marriage to the Black Lives Matter movement, brought him back with pride.
Zach’s art reflects his commitment to making Virginia more accepting and loving for the LGBTQ+ community, minorities, and those labeled as “different.” His creative work drives the vision of a more inclusive and compassionate society.
RVA Thriving Artists is sponsoring The Community Bridge Exhibit at Art Works
This exhibit will be on display at Art Works from through February 28, 2025.
Simply Photography
Photographers get an opportunity to showcase their signature photographs in this art show. You will see photography of all types including traditional, digital, manipulated, and photographic mixed media. This is a juried exhibit with cash prizes. The exhibition will be in the main gallery. The juror, Nadiya Nacorda is an artist and educator working with photography, video, and sound to explore inheritance, identity, and (other)mothering. Drawing from her Xhosa and Philippine heritage, she examines themes of magic, affection, and Blasian feminine subjectivity and has an MFA from Syracuse University and a BFA from VCUarts.
1st Place: Cristiano by Crtveambvrt , Photography, 24×18 $200
2nd Place: Yawn by Lydia Armstrong, Digital Photography, 18×14, $150
3rd Place: Comfort by Jalaj Sawhney, 35mm Film Photography, 14×20, $80
Honorable Mention: Untitled 1 by Jesse Harrison , Photography, 8×10, $75
The exhibit will be in the Main Gallery from January 24 – February 21, 2025.
January 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. The juror , Grace Mae Huddleston is a multimedia artist and educator in Richmond, VA. With an MFA from UC San Diego and a BFA from VCU, she teaches at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond. Her work explores vulnerability, transformation, and connection through various mediums, including drawing, painting, textiles, writing, and comics.
The exhibit will be in the Skylight Gallery at Art Works from January 24, 2025 – February 21, 2025.
1st Place: Dizzy at the Louvre, 1952 by P.A. Knight, Oil, 48×36, $500
2nd Place: Factory Man by Izzy McRoberts, Poplar, Epoxy, Steel, 35 x 20 x 19, $2200
3rd Place: Wisteria, Irises and June Bugs by Haley Schnebele , Acrylic on Canvas/Collaged/Pen & Ink on Paper, 24×48, $400
Honorable Mention: Pink Bunny Meets the Pastries, y Diane Wilkin, Etching, 18×15, $350
