April – May 2025 Exhibits

As the school year wraps up, students from Henrico Center for the Arts and Maggie Walker Governor’s School are completing their four years of artistic study. Art Works is honored to host their exhibits throughout April and May. Additionally, Zakari Yonkers’ exhibit will debut, offering a powerful exploration of LGBTQ culture and Black culture, while Olga Rokhmanyuk brings a unique East European perspective on amulets and love. Local artists will also showcase their talents in the juried All Media Show.

Henrico Center for the Arts

Senior students of the Henrico Center for the Arts program exhibit their artwork which represents four years of study. The exhibit features a myriad of art forms and immerging perspectives. This exhibit will be in the Jane Sandelin Gallery at Art Works.

The exhibit opens on April 25, 2025, and continues through May 3,2025.

Identity by Zakari Yonkers

Zakari Yonkers is a self-taught artist from Richmond. As a black and queer artist, Yonkers captures the complexities of both identities in today’s society. Their work features vibrant colors and distorted proportions, guiding the viewer’s eyes and reflecting personal and cultural experiences. Yonkers experiments with various textures and mediums, focusing on themes like hair and music to highlight and positively redefine black culture, challenging viewers to see these identities in a new light.

The exhibit will be in the Centre Gallery at Art Works through May 17, 2025.

Love Through Amulets by Olga Rokhmanyuk – ROArtUs

Amulets symbolize protection and love for those who are dear to us. Olga Rokhmanyuk pours her heart and soul into each painting, infusing them with the brightest emotions. She believes these spiritually charged artworks emit inner strength and positivity, bringing empowerment and joy to those who encounter them.

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

April 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. There is no theme this month. Call for entries is March 15 – April 13, 2025, and may be submitted through the online form.

The juror for the April All Media Show will be Nicole Santiago. Nicole holds an MFA in Painting from University of New Hampshire, Durham NH. She has exhibited widely during her career, showing in over 150 group and solo exhibitions, and is affiliated with First Street Gallery in NYC. Santiago resides in Williamsburg, VA, where she teaches drawing, color theory, and 2D design at the College of William and Mary.  Santiago’s website: click here.

The exhibit will be in the Skylight Gallery at Art Works through May 15, 2025. Check our website for details on submitting artwork: Call for Entries