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December Exhibitions

Post author By C-VILLE Writers
Post date December 4, 2024

Hannah Diomataris at Second Street Gallery.

The Center at Belvedere 540 Belvedere Blvd. “Small Works Art Exhibit,” featuring works under 13 inches by regional artists. Through December 18.

Chroma Projects Inside Vault Virginia, Third St. SE. In the micro gallery, “The Close and Holy Darkness,” sculpture and paintings by Aggie Zed. Through December. First Friday reception 5–7pm.

City Clay 700 Harris Street #104. The annual Holiday Sale featuring locally made decorations and functional pottery for your holiday gifts, gatherings, and table. Through December 19.

C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery 118 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Color, Pattern and Design: An Inspiration-sparked Creative Journey with Polymer Clay,” by Judith N. Ligon. December 6–31. First Fridays reception with the artist 5–8pm.

Judith N. Ligon at C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery.

Dovetail Cabinetry 1740 Broadway St. Ste. 3. Monoprints, watercolors, and acrylic paintings by Judith Ely. Through December 30.

The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA 155 Rugby Rd. “Barbara Hammer: Evidentiary Bodies” features an immersive multichannel video installation. Through January 26, 2025. “Structures,” a selection of 20th- and 21st-century works exploring the ways that art can speak to or question the formal, physical, environmental, social, and institutional structures of our world. Through July 20, 2025. “Celebration,” features works by five African American artists highlighting the ways these artists honor history, culture, and heritage through various media. “Vanity,” black and white photography by longtime UVA arts instructor Holly Wright. “Conversations in Color,” new print acquisitions curated by M. Jordan Love. All shows run through January 5, 2025 unless otherwise noted.

Free Union Artisans Open House 4220 Free Union Rd. Handmade gifts from professionals in wood, pottery, basketry, weaving, jewelry, painting, and photography. December 7–8, 10am–5pm.

Nancy Ross at the Free Union Artisans Open House.

The Gallery at Studio IX 969 Second St. SE. “Pieces Of Color: A meeting of color, texture and time,” works by Kim Boggs and Rachel Thielmann. Through December 29. First Fridays opening reception 5–7pm. Artist talk November 21, 5–6pm.

Hello Comics 211A W. Main St, Downtown Mall. “Picture Show,” a cash-and-carry show of original drawings and digital prints by Todd Webb. Through January 8, 2025. Additional works available at Hello Comics Uptown location.

Infinite Repeats Gallery 1740 Broadway St. The Winter Market, featuring 20+ local artists and vendors. Through December 25.

IX Art Park 522 Second St. SE. “The Looking Glass,” an immersive art space featuring a whimsical enchanted forest and kaleidoscopic cave. Ongoing. “Art Mix at IX,” a fun night of painting, music, and cocktails at the outdoor art park. First Fridays, 6pm. Ticketed paint swap party 7–8:30pm.

Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA 400 Worrell Dr. “Our Unbroken Line: The Griffiths Family,” screenprints on textiles, ceramic works, and paintings curated by Dora Griffiths. Through December 8. “Shifting Ground: Prints by Indigenous Australian Artists from the Basil Hall Editions Workshop Proofs Collection,” curated by Jessyca Hutchens, featuring work by 22 Indigenous Australian artists. Through March 2, 2025. “Milpa: Stop-motion animation by Spinifex artists,” animated films. December 13, 2024–March 2, 2025.

Milpa, Spinifex Arts Project at Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA.

Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 233 Fourth St. NW. In the Contemporary Gallery, “Beyond Boundaries: The Sculpture of Alice Wesley Ivory,” metal sculptures of animals by an award winning African American artist. Through December 14.

Les Yeux du Monde 841 Wolf Trap Rd. “Small Works,” featuring interdisciplinary artworks from more than 40 artists. Through December 15. Holiday Soirée, December 4, 1–7pm.

Loving Cup Vineyard 3340 Sutherland Rd., North Garden. BozART presents pastel, acrylic, and photographic works by Judith Ely, Brita Lineburger, and Andy Stafford. Through December 15.

Mas Restaurant 904 Monticello Rd. “Negotiations With Gravity,” paintings by Kris Bowmaster. Through December.

McGuffey Art Center 201 Second St. NW. In all galleries, the annual Winter Market. Featuring original art, home goods, prints, ceramics, cards, fiber arts, ornaments, wearables, jewelry, and more. All purchases are cash and carry and support the artists and McGuffey Art Center. Through December 29. WinterFest open house, December 8, 1–5pm. First Fridays, 5:30–7:30pm.

New City Arts 114 Third St. NE. In the Welcome Gallery, “Of the Earth,” abstract landscape paintings and works on paper by Christen Yates and wall-hung sculptures by Jacqui Stewart Lindstrom. December 6, 2024–January 16, 2025. First Fridays reception and artist talk 5–7:30pm.

Northside Library 705 Rio Rd. W. “Landscapes … Landscapes,” oil and pastel works by Julia Kindred. December 2–30.

The PVCC Gallery V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. In the Pottery Studio (D114), the annual Pottery Club sale. Offering handmade mugs, bowls, vases, plates, casseroles, pitchers, and works of art for purchase. Items will be added to the sale throughout the morning and are priced between $5–75. Sales are limited to cash or personal check only. December 7, 10am–2pm. On the grounds surrounding the V. Earl Dickinson Building, the annual “Let There Be Light” light-centered outdoor art exhibition. December 13, 6–9pm.

Quirk Gallery in The Doyle Hotel 499 W. Main St. “Color As Language,” oil paintings by Jennifer Esser. Through December 29. Please note, this is Quirk Gallery Charlottesville’s last exhibition before the space is repurposed by The Doyle.

Ruffin Gallery UVA Grounds, Ruffin Hall, 179 Culbreth Rd. “New Growth: Ten Years of ArtLab at Mountain Lake Biological Station” celebrates the mission and history of UVA’s ArtLab Residency, merging art and science. Featuring interdisciplinary works by Nancy Blum, Sara Bouchard, Gregory Brellochs, Rob Carter, Zehra Khan, Meredith Leich, Chris Mahonski, Nathalie Miebach, and Ash Eliza Williams. Through December 6.

Second Street Gallery 115 Second St. SE. In the Main Gallery, “That Feels Good! Labor as Pleasure,” an interdisciplinary group show curated by Francisco Donoso. Artist Talk Bingo, December 7, 10:30am. In the Dové Gallery, “Hannah Diomataris: Sticker Work,” handcut sticker compositions by the Richmond-based artist. Both shows run December 6, 2024–January 24, 2025. First Fridays reception 5:30–7:30pm.

Laura Josephine Snyder at Second Street Gallery.

Visible Records 1740 Broadway St. “Leaving My Eyelids Behind,” interdisciplinary works by Ali Eyal. Through December 13. “Direct Sow,” a group show of works by Visible Records studio members. December 20, 2024–January 25, 2025. Opening reception December 20, 6pm.

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Arts Culture

November Exhibitions

Post author By C-VILLE Writers
Post date October 30, 2024

Artisans Studio Tour Various locations. A self-guided tour of artisans studios in central Virginia. Free and open to the public, with a passport program for audiences to earn store credit from participating creators. Map and directions available at artisanstudiotour.com. November 9 and 10, 10am–5pm.

The Center at Belvedere 540 Belvedere Blvd. “Landscapes and More,” featuring paintings and pastel works by artists Matalie Deane, Joan Dreicer, and Julia Kindred. Through November 15.

Matalie Deane at The Center at Belvedere.

Chroma Projects Inside Vault Virginia, Third St. SE. “The Culture of the Earth,” landscapes by Isabelle Abbot, Fenella Belle, Lee Halstead, and Cate West Zahl. Through November 29. “Aggie Zed: The Close and Holy Darkness.” Through December 20.

City Clay 700 Harris Street #104. The annual Holiday Sale featuring locally made decorations and functional pottery for your holiday gifts, gatherings, and table. November 15–December 19. Opening reception November 15, 5–7pm.

Create Gallery at InBio 700 Harris St. “Pushing the Boundaries,” textile works by members of the Fiber and Stitch Art Collective, including Jane Fellows, Marijke Durieux, Robin Hamill-Ruth, Marcy George, Margaret Griffiths, Ellen and Moira MacAvoy, Mary Martin, Rozanne Oliver, C. Ann Robertson, Jo Lee Tarbell, and Alda Vidrich. Through November 30.

Crozet Artisan Depot 5791 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. Two-dimensional works depicting everyday scenes united through unique contour lines and a calm, earthy palette by Megan Davies. Mixed-metal jewelry inspired by movement and light and small abstract paintings by Anita Fontaine. Through November 12.

C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery 118 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Views from the Vineyards,” plein air oil paintings by Meg West. November 1–30. First Fridays reception with the artist 5–8pm.

Dovetail Cabinetry 1740 Broadway St. Ste. 3. Monoprints, watercolors, and acrylic paintings by Judith Ely. October 9–December 30. Reception with the artist November 2, 3–6pm.

The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA 155 Rugby Rd. “Barbara Hammer: Evidentiary Bodies,” features an immersive multichannel video installation. Through January 26, 2025. “Structures,” a selection of 20th- and 21st-century works exploring the ways that art can speak to or question the formal, physical, environmental, social, and institutional structures of our world. Through July 20, 2025. “Celebration” features works by five African American artists highlighting the ways these artists honor history, culture, and heritage through various media. “Vanity,” black and white photography by longtime UVA arts instructor Holly Wright. “Conversations in Color,” new print acquisitions curated by M. Jordan Love. All shows run through January 5, 2025 unless otherwise noted.

The Gallery at Studio IX 969 Second St. SE. “Pieces Of Color: A meeting of color, texture and time,” works by Kim Boggs and Rachel Thielmann. November 1–December 29. First Fridays opening reception 5–7pm. Artist talk November 21, 5–6PM.

Grace Estate Winery 5273 Mount Juliet Farm, Crozet. “Painting Along the Way,” oil and pastel works by Julia Kindred. Through November 30.

Hello Comics 211A W. Main St, Downtown Mall. “Picture Show,” a cash and carry show of original drawings and digital prints by Todd Webb. November 1, 2024–January 8, 2025. First Fridays reception with the artist 5pm. Additional works available at Hello Comics Uptown location.

Infinite Repeats Gallery 1740 Broadway St. “Party Wave,” works by Pino Supay, Jon Del Rosario, and Anthony Childs. November 1–28. First Fridays opening reception with a book release party for Pino Supay 6–9pm.

IX Art Park 522 Second St. SE. “The Looking Glass,” an immersive art space featuring a whimsical enchanted forest and kaleidoscopic cave. Ongoing. “Art Mix at Ix,” a fun night of painting, music, and cocktails at the outdoor art park. First Fridays, 6pm. Ticketed mini fairy house painting workshop 6:30–8pm.

Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA 400 Worrell Dr. “Shifting Ground: Prints by Indigenous Australian Artists from the Basil Hall Editions Workshop Proofs Collection,” curated by Jessyca Hutchens, featuring work by 22 Indigenous Australian artists. Through March 2, 2025. “Our Unbroken Line: The Griffiths Family,” screenprints on textiles, ceramic works, and paintings curated by Dora Griffths. Through December 8.

Karen Mills at Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA.

Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 233 Fourth St. NW. In the Contemporary Gallery, “Beyond Boundaries: The Sculpture of Alice Wesley Ivory,” metal sculptures of animals by an award-winning African American artist. Through December 14.

Les Yeux du Monde 841 Wolf Trap Rd. “Small Works,” featuring interdisciplinary artworks from more than 40 artists. November 15–December 15. Opening reception November 15, 5–7pm.

Loving Cup Vineyard 3340 Sutherland Rd., North Garden. BozART presents pastel, acrylic, and photographic works by Judith Ely, Brita Lineburger, and Andy Stafford. Through December 15.

McGuffey Art Center 201 Second St. NW. In the First Floor Gallery, “Dia de los Muertos – Day of the Dead,” memorial altars created by individuals, families, friend groups, artists, and non-artists. Organized by Lua Project. November 1–17. In the Smith Gallery, “Bodies of Work,” large-format photographs of body paintings by Russell Richards. In the Second Floor Gallery North, “Fragments Beneath: The Drift of Time and Tech,” mixed-media works reflecting on our relationships with outdated technology and the environment by David Borszich. In the Second Floor Gallery South, “House Party,” mixed-media works explore the chaos, joy, and hardships of being a full-time caregiver by Heather Owens. In the Associate Gallery, “Landscapes,” a group show of works from MAC associate art members. All shows run October 4–November 17, unless otherwise noted. First Friday reception 5:30–8pm.

New City Arts 114 Third St. NE. In the Welcome Gallery, “The Value of Dirt,” large paintings and an installation of dirt and abstract wood sculptures by Autumn Jefferson. November 1–20. First Fridays reception and artist talk 5–7:30pm.

Phaeton Gallery 114 Old Preston Ave. “Soundings,” an exploration of the intersection of creativity and spirituality, featuring pastels, photographs, and mixed-media works by Donna Ernest, Blakeney Sanford, and Daniel Tucker. Through November 15.

The PVCC Gallery V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. “Those Who Teach Can: Practicing Artists Who Teach in Charlottesville City Schools and the PVCC Art Department.” An interdisciplinary exhibition of works by local arts educators. Through November 5.

Quirk Gallery in The Doyle Hotel 499 W. Main St. “Color As Language,” oil paintings by Jennifer Esser. Through December 29. This is Quirk Gallery Charlottesville’s last exhibition before the space is repurposed by The Doyle.

Ruffin Gallery UVA Grounds, Ruffin Hall, 179 Culbreth Rd. “New Growth: Ten Years of ArtLab at Mountain Lake Biological Station,” celebrates the mission and history of UVA’s ArtLab residency, merging art and science. Featuring interdisciplinary works by Nancy Blum, Sara Bouchard, Gregory Brellochs, Rob Carter, Zehra Khan, Meredith Leich, Chris Mahonski, Nathalie Miebach, and Ash Eliza Williams. Through December 6. Artist panel discussion, November 8, 4–5pm. Opening reception November 8, 5–7pm.

Second Street Gallery 115 Second St. SE. In the Main Gallery, “Out of Context,” paintings and drawings that underscore visual art’s ability to communicate as a unique language, featuring works by Paul Brainard, Miriam Carothers, Hyunjin Park, Jean-Pierre Roy, Michael Ryan, and Amber Stanton. Artist talk November 2, 10:30am. In the Dové Gallery, “What’s Coming Is Already On Its Way,” oil paintings depicting a subculture of queer autonomy by New York-based artist Barnaby Whitfield. Both shows run through
November 22. First Fridays reception 5–7:30pm.

Jean-Pierre Roy at Second Street Gallery.

Visible Records 1740 Broadway St. “Leaving My Eyelids Behind,” interdisciplinary works by Ali Eyal. November 8–December 13. Opening reception November 8, 6pm.

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Tags Fine Arts, galleries, gallery exhibitions

Arts Culture

October Exhibitions

Post author By C-VILLE Writers
Post date October 2, 2024

Barnaby Whitfield at Second Street Gallery.

The Center at Belvedere 540 Belvedere Blvd. “Landscapes and More,” featuring paintings and pastel works by artists Matalie Deane, Joan Dreicer, and Julia Kindred. Through October 31.

Chroma Projects Inside Vault Virginia, Third St. SE. In the micro-space on the main floor of Vault Virginia, “Teetering,” watercolor works by Trish Crowe. In the Great Halls of Vault Virginia, “The Culture of the Earth,” interpretations of gardens and landscapes by Isabelle Abbot, Fenella Belle, Lee Halstead, and Cate West Zahl. Through October. First Fridays reception 5–7pm.

City Clay 700 Harris Street #104. The Fall Provisions Show & Sale, featuring everything warm, cozy, and handmade. October 4–31. First Fridays reception 5–7pm, featuring a pie baking contest to benefit the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.

Create Gallery at InBio 700 Harris St. “Pushing the Boundaries,” textile works by members of the Fiber and Stitch Art Collective, including Jane Fellows, Marijke Durieux, Robin Hamill-Ruth, Marcy George, Margaret Griffiths, Ellen and Moira MacAvoy, Mary Martin, and C. Ann Robertson. October 1–November 30. First Fridays opening reception 5–7pm.

Dovetail Cabinetry 1740 Broadway St. Ste. 3. Monoprints, watercolors, and acrylic paintings by Judith Ely. October 9–December 30. Reception with the artist November 2, 3–6pm.

The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA 155 Rugby Rd. “Barbara Hammer: Evidentiary Bodies,” features an immersive multichannel video installation. Through January 26, 2025. “Structures,” a selection of 20th- and 21st-century works exploring the ways that art can speak to or question the formal, physical, environmental, social, and institutional structures of our world. Through July 20, 2025. “Celebration,” features works by five African American artists highlighting the ways these artists honor history, culture, and heritage through various media. “Vanity,” black and white photography by longtime UVA arts instructor Holly Wright. “Conversations in Color,” new print acquisitions curated by M. Jordan Love. All shows run through January 5, 2025 unless otherwise noted.

Ellsworth Kelly at The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA.

The Gallery at Studio IX 969 Second St. SE. “Origin,” paintings exploring patterns of similarity in nature, love, and conflict by Howell Burnell. October 4–27. First Fridays opening reception 5–7pm. Artist talk October 24, 5–6pm.

Infinite Repeats Gallery 1740 Broadway St. “Feeling Out,” prints and paintings by Ryan Trott. October 4–28. First Fridays opening reception with music by the artist 6–9pm.

IX Art Park 522 Second St. SE. “Poseidon’s Cove,” a new interactive installation by Sigrid Eilertson inside “The Looking Glass.” Opening October 4, 8pm. “The Looking Glass,” an immersive art space featuring a whimsical enchanted forest and kaleidoscopic cave. Ongoing. “Art Mix at Ix,” a fun night of painting, music, and cocktails at the outdoor art park. First Fridays, 6pm. Ticketed pumpkin decorating workshop 8–9:30p.

Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA 400 Worrell Dr. “Shifting Ground: Prints by Indigenous Australian Artists from the Basil Hall Editions Workshop Proofs Collection,” curated by Jessyca Hutchens, featuring work by 22 Indigenous Australian artists. Part I through October 6. Part II October 12, 2024–March 2, 2025. “Our Unbroken Line: The Griffiths Family,” screenprints on textiles, ceramic works, and paintings curated by Dora Griffths. Through December 8.

Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 233 Fourth St. NW. In the Contemporary Gallery, “Beyond Boundaries: The Sculpture of Alice Wesley Ivory,” metal sculptures depicting animals, birds, and fish. Through December 14.

Les Yeux du Monde 841 Wolf Trap Rd. “Picasso, Lydia & Friends, Vol. V,” organized to honor the memory of acclaimed Picasso scholar Lydia Csato Gasman. Featuring works by Pablo Picasso, Lydia Gasman, William Bennett, Anne Chesnut, Dean Dass, Rosemarie Fiore, Sanda Iliescu, Megan Marlatt, David Summers, and Russ Warren. Through October 27.

McGuffey Art Center 201 Second St. NW. In the First Floor Gallery, “Vastly Empty and Infinitely Full: A Portrait of the Ocean,” paintings exploring complexity as it relates to the ocean by Carolyn Capps. October 4–27. Artist talk October 19, 2–3pm. In the Smith Gallery, “Bodies of Work,” large-format photographs of body paintings by Russell Richards. In the Second Floor Gallery North, “Fragments Beneath: The Drift of Time and Tech,” mixed-media works reflecting on our relationships with outdated technology and the environment by David Borszich. In the Second Floor Gallery South, “House Party,” mixed-media works explore the chaos, joy, and hardships of being a full-time caregiver by Heather Owens. In the Associate Gallery, “Landscapes,” a group show of works from MAC associate art members. All shows run October 4–November 17, unless otherwise noted. First Friday reception 5:30–7:30pm.

Mudhouse 213 W. Main Street, Downtown Mall. “The Willowers,” paintings, sculpture, and mixed media works by Tim Burgess. Through October.

New City Arts 114 Third St. NE. In the Welcome Gallery, “Small Stories about a Woman Named Barbara,” encaustic collage work created from found and original photographs, text, and found-object assemblage by Mimm Patterson. October 4–23. First Fridays reception and artist talk 5–7:30pm.

Mimm Patterson at New City Arts Welcome Gallery.

Quirk Gallery in The Doyle Hotel 499 W. Main St. “Color As Language,” oil paintings by Jennifer Esser. Through December 29. First Fridays opening reception 5–8pm. Please note, this is Quirk Gallery Charlottesville’s last exhibition before the space is repurposed by The Doyle.

Ruffin Gallery UVA Grounds, Ruffin Hall, 179 Culbreth Rd. “The Threat, The ,” an indoor and outdoor exhibition that examines and rewrites spatial, material, sonic, and performative languages of security, sovereignty, and revivalism in the global north by The Institute for Improvisational Infrastructures. Through October 4.

Second Street Gallery 115 Second St. SE. In the Main Gallery, “Out of Context,” paintings and drawings that underscore visual art’s ability to communicate as a unique language, featuring works by Paul Brainard, Miriam Carothers, Hyunjin Park, Jean-Pierre Roy, Michael Ryan, and Amber Stanton. In the Dové Gallery, “What’s Coming Is Already On Its Way”, oil paintings depicting a subculture of queer autonomy achieved through regenerative agricultural practices by New York-based artist Barnaby Whitfield. Both shows run October 4–November 22. First Fridays reception will take place in November.

Top Knot Studio 103 Fifth St. SE. “Finding Joy,” works in acrylic, gouache, ink by Suzanne Allard. October 4–31. First Fridays reception 5–7pm.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville 717 Rugby Rd. “Lighting the Darkness,” sculpted paper artwork and evocative paintings by Flame Bilyué. Through October 31.

Visible Records 1740 Broadway St. “Aesthetics of Care,” fiber-based and mixed media works by Vibha Vijay and Virginia Gibson. Through October 25.

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Arts Culture

September Exhibitions

Post author By C-VILLE Writers
Post date September 4, 2024

The Center at Belvedere 540 Belvedere Blvd. “Americans Who Tell the Truth,” 20 portraits by Robert Shetterly of Americans who have courageously stood up for social justice, environmental stewardship, and the preservation of democratic ideals. September 3–21. “Landscapes and More,” featuring paintings and pastel works by artists Matalie Deane, Joan Dreicer, and Julia Kindred. September 3–October 31. Reception October 9, 4–6pm.

Chroma Projects Inside Vault Virginia, Third St. SE. “Meridian Drift,” explorations of land-mapping processes by Giselle Gautreau and “The Culture of the Earth,” interpretations of gardens and landscapes by Isabelle Abbot, Fenella Belle, Lee Halstead, and Cate West Zahl. Through September. First Fridays reception 5–7pm.

Create Gallery at InBio 700 Harris St. “Et in Arcadia Ego,” acrylic paintings referencing Christian Mysticism, Sufism, and Buddhism by Will Grover. September 4–27. First Fridays opening reception 5–7pm.

Crozet Artisan Depot 5791 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. “Whimseys,” paintings by Judith Anderson and “Simple, Graceful and Purposeful Pottery,” ceramic works by Becky Garrity. Through September 30. Meet the artists event September 14, 11am–1pm.

C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery 118 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Living On A Whim,” silhouette jewelry by Dana Masters. Through September. First Fridays opening reception 5–7pm.

The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA 155 Rugby Rd. “Barbara Hammer: Evidentiary Bodies,” features an immersive multichannel video installation. Through January 26, 2025. “Celebration” features works by five African American artists highlighting the ways these artists honor history, culture, and heritage through various media. Through January 5, 2025. “Structures,” a selection of 20th- and 21st-century works exploring the ways that art can speak to or question the formal, physical, environmental, social, and institutional structures of our world. Through July 20, 2025.

Armando Mariño at The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA.

Ix Art Park 522 Second St. SE. “The Looking Glass,” an immersive art space featuring a whimsical enchanted forest and kaleidoscopic cave. Ongoing. “Art Mix at Ix,” a night of painting, music, and cocktails at the outdoor art park. Workshops by Art by Blossoms and Paint It Orange. First Fridays, 6pm.

Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA 400 Worrell Dr. “Shifting Ground: Prints by Indigenous Australian Artists from the Basil Hall Editions Workshop Proofs Collection,” curated by Jessyca Hutchens, featuring work by 22 Indigenous Australian artists. Part I through October 6. Part II October 12, 2024–March 2, 2025. “Our Unbroken Line: The Griffiths Family,” screenprints on textiles, ceramic works, and paintings curated by Dora Griffiths. Through December 8.

Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 233 Fourth St. NW. “Toward a Lineage of Self,” a map-based exhibition presenting origin stories of historically Black Charlottesville neighborhoods using the JSAAHC’s extensive property and oral history archive. Opens September 21 and is ongoing.

The Local 824 Hinton Ave. Paper collages made from vintage books by Campbell Bright. Through September. Reception September 8, 2:30–4pm.

McGuffey Art Center 201 Second St. NW. In the Smith Gallery, three concurrent shows entitled “Aaron Farrington: Wet Plate Portraits,” “Charlene Cross: Enamel Glass Artist,” and “Charles Peale: Collage.” In the First Floor Gallery, “Sugah: Black Love Endures,” presented by the Charlottesville Black Arts Collective. In the Second Floor Gallery North, “Gallery Wizardry Behind the Scenes—The Art of the Cast that Makes it Happen,” a group exhibition featuring Gallery Committee members from 2023-2025. In the Second Floor Gallery South, “Ann Cheeks and Friends,” a group exhibition featuring Ann Cheeks and artists from The Center at Belvedere. In the Associate Gallery, “Portraits,” a group show of works from MAC associate art members. All shows run September 5–29. First Friday reception 5:30–7:30pm.

Mudhouse 213 W. Main Street, Downtown Mall. “The Willowers,” paintings, sculpture, and mixed media works by Tim Burgess. Through October. First Fridays opening reception 6–8pm.

New City Arts 114 Third St. NE. In the Welcome Gallery, “fallow,” A group exhibition featuring work by 2024 New City Arts Fellows Eboni Bugg, Brielle DuFlon, Elena Yu, and M. Pittman. September 6–25. First Fridays reception 5–7:30pm.

Northside Library 705 Rio Rd. W. “BozART in the Library,” a group show featuring works by the BozART Fine Art Collective. Through September.

The Paramount Theater 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. The Third Street Box Office Project. “Ascending Light,” an exhibition by Nick Brinen. Through September 17.

Phaeton Gallery 114 Old Preston Ave. “Soundings,” an exploration of the intersection of creativity and spirituality, featuring paintings by Donna Ernest and Daniel Tucker alongside photography by Blakeney Sanford. September 6–October 6. First Fridays opening reception 5–7pm.

The PVCC Gallery V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. The 2024 Student Art Exhibition, celebrating the accomplishments of student artists from the latest academic year. Through September 7.

Quirk Gallery 499 W. Main St. “Funny Money,” an exhibition of Stacy Lee Webber’s found-object based works, including hand-stitched paper currency and hand-sawn coins, curated by Diana Nelson. Through September 29.

Ruffin Gallery UVA Grounds, Ruffin Hall, 179 Culbreth Rd. “The Threat, The ,” an indoor and outdoor exhibition that examines and rewrites spatial, material, sonic, and performative languages of
security, sovereignty, and revivalism in the Global North by The Institute for Improvisational Infrastructures. Through October 4.

Second Street Gallery 115 Second St. SE. In the Main Gallery, “Teeny Tiny Trifecta 7,” featuring over 181 artists and 543 works of art. September 6–27. VIP presale party and fundraiser September 5 from 5–8pm. In the Dové Gallery, “Curiouser and Curiouser: A Dialogue in Abstraction with William Bennett and Carol Barber,” showcasing sculpture by William Bennett and painting by Carol Barber. September 6–27. Artists in Conversation and gallery tour with William Bennett and Carol Barber September 25, 5:30–6:30pm. First Fridays opening reception 5:30pm.

Studio Ix 969 Second St. SE. “Part of the Process,” prints and objects examining the intersection of tactility, memory, nostalgia, and relationships in an embodiment of soul and self by Catherine Stack. September 6–29. First Fridays opening reception 5–7pm. Artist talk September 26, 5–6pm.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville 717 Rugby Rd. “Lighting the Darkness,” sculpted paper artwork and evocative paintings by Flame Bilyué. September 4–October 31.

Visible Records 1740 Broadway St. “Aesthetics of Care,” fiber-based and mixed-media works by Vibha Vijay and Virginia Gibson. September 6–October 25. First Fridays opening reception 6–10pm.

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Arts Culture

August Exhibitions

Post author By C-VILLE Writers
Post date July 31, 2024

Jan Griffiths at Kluge-Rhue Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA.

The Center at Belvedere 540 Belvedere Blvd. Photographs by Ray Mishler, mixed-media works by Renee Blue O’Connell, and oil paintings by Barbara Trovillo. Through August 30.

Renee Blue O’Connell at The Center at Belvedere.

Chroma Projects Inside Vault Virginia, Third St. SE. “Bellair: Making Visible the Invisible,” plein air landscape paintings of a local farm over the course of a year by Raymond Berry. Through August.

Crozet Artisan Depot 5791 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. “Celebrating the Ordinary,” explorations of the everyday by photographer and encaustic artist Gail Haile. Through August. Meet the artist event August 17th, 11am-1pm. “Romancing the Mud,” stoneware and terracotta works by self-taught ceramicist Mary Hadden. Through August.

C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery 118 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Illuminating the Path,” a solo exhibit exploring the symbolic power of light and the artist’s personal journey of purpose by sculptor and painter Flame Bilyue. August 2-September 4. First Fridays opening reception at 5pm.

The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA 155 Rugby Rd. “Barbara Hammer: Evidentiary Bodies” features an immersive multichannel video installation. Through January 26, 2025. “Celebration” features works by five African American artists highlighting the ways these artists honor history, culture, and heritage through various media. Through January 5, 2025. The museum will be closed through August 2 for exhibition changeover. Second floor galleries remain closed through August 30.

Ix Art Park 522 2nd St. SE. “The Looking Glass,” an immersive art space featuring a whimsical enchanted forest and kaleidoscopic cave. Ongoing. “Art Mix at Ix,” a fun night of painting, live music, and cocktails at the outdoor art park. Paint and Sip with guest artist Blue Ridge Brushes. First Fridays, 6pm.

Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA 400 Worrell Dr. “Shifting Ground: Prints by Indigenous Australian Artists from the Basil Hall Editions Workshop Proofs Collection,” curated by Jessyca Hutchens, featuring work by 22 Indigenous Australian artists. Through October 6. “Our Unbroken Line: The Griffiths Family,” screenprints on textiles, ceramic works, and paintings curated by Dora Griffths. Through December 8.

Gulumbu Yunupingu at Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA.

Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 233 4th St. NW. “Haiti Across the Water,” recent works that critically consider history, migration, white supremacy, and the lives of Black males by Nic(o) Brierre Aziz. Through August.

Les Yeux du Monde 841 Wolf Trap Rd. “Influence + Conversation,” interdisciplinary works by Barbara Campbell Thomas and Isabelle Abbot. Through August 25. Luncheon and artist talks with Barbara Campbell Thomas and Isabelle Abbot on Sunday, August 4 at 12:30pm.

McGuffey Art Center 201 Second St. NW. In the First and Second Floor Galleries, the annual “All Members Summer Show” featuring current work from renting and associate members. In the Smith Gallery, “In A Different Light,” photographs by Russell Hart. Through August 18.

The Paramount Theater 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. The Third Street Box Office Project. “Shadows of the Past,” a mixed-media exhibition by Tobiah Mundt. Through August 20. Opening reception August 6 at 5:30pm. “Ascending Light,” an exhibition by Nick Brinen. August 27-September 17.

Quirk Gallery 499 W. Main St. “Funny Money,” an exhibition of Stacey Lee Webber’s found-object based works that are haunting celebrations of liberty and labor, curated by Diana Nelson. August 2-September 29. First Fridays opening reception at 5pm.

Random Row Brewing Co. 608 Preston Ave. “Inside/Outside: Flowers in the Window,” recent paintings by Randy Baskerville. Through August.

Ruffin Gallery UVA Grounds, Ruffin Hall, 179 Culbreth Rd. “The Threat, The ,” installation, sculpture, and performance works by Conrad Cheung and The Institute for Improvisational Infrastructures. August 30-October 4. Opening reception August 30, 5-7pm.

Studio Ix 969 2nd St. SE. “More Echo,” featuring new works by Thomas Dean including screenprints on paper and
wood and collage images. Through September 1.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville 717 Rugby Rd. “Landscapes of Peace,” paintings by Kathleen Hutter. Through August.

Kathleen Hutter at The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville.

Visible Records 1740 Broadway St. “Amigxs Gringxs,” a group exhibition featuring artists of many diasporas looking at their complex relationships with immigration/migration, colonization, cultural heritage, and trans border/cultural identities. Through August 2.

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July exhibitions

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Post date July 3, 2024

The Barn Swallow Artisan Gallery 796 Gillums Ridge Rd. “Listening to Artifacts,” new works in sculpture and collage by Kim Boggs. Through July 7. First Fridays reception at 5:30pm.

City Clay 700 Harris Street, Ste. 104. “Emma’s Imaginarium,” a large-scale coralscape installation of ceramic works by Emma Terry. Through July 25.

Crozet Artisan Depot 5791 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. “A Lasting Impression,” functional ceramic works by Ingrid Chase. “The Unfolding of your Words,” plein air paintings by Donna Cruce Kocka. Through July. Meet the artist event July 13, 11am–1pm.

C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery 118 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Dreaming of Trees,” by Mary Ellen Larkins explores the inspiring and magical aspects of fused glass. Through July. First Fridays reception at 5pm.

Dovetail Design and Cabinetry 1740 Broadway St., Suite 3. “TWEETS,” acrylic and watercolor works by Matalie Deane and Juliette Swenson. Through July.

The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA 155 Rugby Rd. “Madayin: Eight Decades of Aboriginal Australian Bark Painting from Yirrkala.” Through July 14. “The Spaces We Seek,” curated by students from the 2023–24 University Museums Internship class. Through July 14. “Barbara Hammer: Evidentiary Bodies,” featuring an immersive multichannel video installation. June 22, 2024–January 26, 2025. The museum will be closed July 15–August 30 for exhibition changeover.

Ix Art Park 522 2nd St. SE. “The Jungle Within,” a new exhibition featuring living plants by Annie Temmink with Trevor Kemp inside “The Looking Glass.” Ongoing. “Art Mix at Ix,” a fun night of painting, live music, and cocktails at the outdoor art park. Paint Swap Party, a painting workshop where artists switch canvases every 5 minutes. First Fridays, 6:30pm.

Cathy Ward of the Griffiths family at Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection

Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA 400 Worrell Dr. “Shifting Ground: Prints by Indigenous Australian Artists from the Basil Hall Editions Workshop Proofs Collection,” curated by Jessyca Hutchens, featuring work by 22 Indigenous Australian artists. Through October 6. “Our Unbroken Line: The Griffiths Family,” screenprints on textiles, ceramic works, and paintings curated by Dora Griffiths. July 13–December 8.

Les Yeux du Monde 841 Wolf Trap Rd. “Influence + Conversation,” interdisciplinary works by Barbara Campbell Thomas and Isabelle Abbot. July 12–August 25. Opening reception July 12 from 5–7pm.

McGuffey Art Center 201 Second St. NW. In the Smith, First, and Second Floor Galleries, the annual “All Members Summer Show,” features current work from renting and associate members. July 2–August 18. In the Lower Level North Gallery, “International Neighbors Exhibition,” featuring artworks made by refugees resettled in Charlottesville. Through July. First Fridays reception at 5:30pm.

New City Arts 114 Third St. NE. In the Welcome Gallery, “Around the Table: Political play, agency, gamification, and other things we can learn from board games,” a multidimensional exploration of the art and politics of board games, curated by New City Arts Artist-in-Residence Chandler Jennings. July 12–25. Opening reception July 12 at 5pm.

Quirk Gallery 499 W. Main St. In “Care Less,” artist Seth Bauserman borrows the subject matter of his daughter’s drawings to explore the space between innocence and experience. Through July 28.

Random Row Brewing Co. 608 Preston Ave. “Inside/Outside: Flowers in the Window,” recent paintings by Randy Baskerville. Through August.

The Rotunda UVA Grounds. In the Upper West Oval Room, the Charlottesville Indigenous Art Takeover. “Waŋupini: Clouds Of Remembrance And Return,” works featuring depictions of clouds by various artists. Through July 7.

Jess Walters with Stephen Haske and Sarah Lawson at Second Street Gallery

Second Street Gallery 115 Second St. SE. In the Main Gallery, “The Art of Collage” features artworks from 41 contemporary artists. In the Dové Gallery, “Paper Room,” a mixed-media and interactive exhibition by Jess Walters with Stephen Haske and Sarah Lawson. Through July 19.

Studio Ix 969 2nd St. SE. “More Echo,” features new works by Thomas Dean, including screenprints on paper and wood and collage images. July 5–September 1. Opening reception July 12 at 5pm.

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June exhibitions

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Post date June 5, 2024

The Barn Swallow Artisan Gallery 796 Gillums Ridge Rd. “Listening to Artifacts,” new works in sculpture and collage by Kim Boggs. Through July 7. First Fridays reception at 5:30pm.

Botanical Fare Restaurant 421 E. Main St. Downtown Mall. “Then And Now,” a series of conceptual photographs by Cindy Stegmeier. Through June.

Chroma Projects Inside Vault Virginia, Third St. SE. In the Micro Gallery, “Nocturne,” Peter Eudenbach’s multidisciplinary exhibit explores relationships and poetic connections. Through June 28. First Fridays reception at 5pm.

The Connaughton Gallery McIntire School of Commerce, UVA Grounds. “Virginia is for Artists,” paintings and prints by Uzo Njoku. Through June 14.

Sarah Grace Cheek at Crozet Artisan Depot.

Crozet Artisan Depot 5791 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. “Wild Wonder” by Lucinda Rowe features intricate biological illustrations with a focus on birds and insects. Meet the artist June 15, 11am–1pm. “Object Study” by Sarah Grace Cheek displays reimagined adaptations of life through hand- and power-carving techniques. Through June.

C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery 118 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Ebb & Flow,” exploring painter and mosaicist Eileen Butler’s journey through glass and paint. Through June. First Fridays reception at 5pm.

Dovetail Design and Cabinetry 1740 Broadway St., Suite 3. “TWEETS,” acrylic and watercolor works by Matalie Deane and Juliette Swenson. Through July.

FIREFLY Restaurant & Game Room 1304 E. Market St. Whimsical paintings by Oxana Balke. Through June 30. Opening reception June 6 at 6pm.

The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA 155 Rugby Rd. “Madayin: Eight Decades of Aboriginal Australian Bark Painting from Yirrkala.” Through July 14. “Patricia Michaels: Bringing Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives.” Through June 10. Fralin After 5 Tasting Notes, a pairing of art and wine. June 7, 5:30pm.

Infinite Repeats Studio 1740 Broadway St. “Stale Bread” by Torie Topor (@eirotropot) features prints and other mixed media. Through June 28. First Fridays reception, 7–9pm.

Ix Art Park 522 Second St. SE. Art Mix at Ix, a fun night of painting, live music, projection art displays, and cocktails. Paint Swap Party, where artists switch canvases every 5 minutes. First Fridays, 7pm.

Journey Group 418 Fourth St. NE. “PANGRAM: The Art of Letters,” featuring small works by dozens of artists. All sales benefit Literacy Volunteers. June 7, 5pm,

Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA 400 Worrell Dr. The Charlottesville Indigenous Art Takeover. “Shifting Ground: Prints by Indigenous Australian Artists from the Basil Hall Editions Workshop Proofs Collection,” curated by Jessyca Hutchens, featuring work by 22 Indigenous Australian artists. Through October 6. “Close to the Wind,” prints, installation, and mixed media works by Lisa Waup. Through June 30.

Les Yeux du Monde 841 Wolf Trap Rd. “Passenger Manifest,” oil paintings, collage, and works on paper by Dean Dass. Through June 30.

Martin Horn 210 Carlton Rd. Images from wildlife photographer Jacob Buck. First Fridays reception 5pm.

McGuffey Art Center 201 Second St. NW. In the Smith Gallery, “In a Different Light,” pictorialist photographs by Russell Hart exploring ways humans occupy natural landscape from June 4-30. Artist talk June 16, 2–3pm. First Floor North and South Galleries, artworks by McGuffey Art Center Incubators from 2023–24. Second Floor Gallery North, “Miscellaneous Musings of a Manic Maker,” by Jill Kerttula. Second Floor Gallery South, Blake Hurt’s “Greek Landscapes.” Through June. First Fridays reception, 5:30–8pm. Y’art Sale June 8, 10am–2pm.

New City Arts 114 Third St. NE. In the Welcome Gallery, “above [collecting] below [detaching] above,” a multimedia installation by Anna Hogg. Through June 27. First Fridays reception at 5pm, artist talk at 6pm.

The PVCC Gallery V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. The 2024 Student Art Exhibition. Through September 7.

Random Row Brewing Co. 608 Preston Ave. “Landscapes: Here and There,” oil paintings and pastel works by Julia Kindred. Through June.

The Rotunda UVA Grounds In the Upper West Oval Room, the Charlottesville Indigenous Art Takeover. “Waŋupini: Clouds Of Remembrance And Return.” Through July 7.

Second Street Gallery 115 Second St. SE. In the Main Gallery, “The Art of Collage” comprises works of 41 contemporary artists. In the Dové Gallery, “Paper Room,” a mixed-media and interactive exhibition by Jess Walters with Stephen Haske and Sarah Lawson. Through July 19. First Fridays events at 5:30pm.

Studio Ix 969 Second St. SE. “Journey From Grief To Art,” paintings by Colleen Rosenberry. Vivid and heartfelt representation of nature and the artist’s inner feelings about life and death. Through June. Artist’s Talk June 27, 5pm. First Fridays reception at 5pm.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville 717 Rugby Rd. Photographs by David Shoch. Through June.

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May Exhibitions

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Post date May 1, 2024

Dean Dass at Les Yeux du Mond. Photo courtesy of the gallery.

The Center at Belvedere 540 Belvedere Blvd. “Flowers Interpret Art,” a collaboration between Fluvanna Art Association, BozART, and the Charlottesville Garden Club. Live floral arrangements inspired by and displayed with paintings in various mediums. May 15–18.

Chroma Projects Inside Vault Virginia, Third St. SE. In the Micro Gallery, “Color as Air,” Lucy Farley Coates’ watercolor paintings capture the fleeting beauty and scent of flowers. Through May. In Vault Virginia’s Great Hall Galleries, David Copson’s “Events from the Ultima Thule,” and Ann Cheeks’ “Moving Through Infinity” continue. First Fridays reception at 5pm.

City Clay 700 Harris St. #104. The annual City Clay Garden Sale and Show, featuring ceramic pottery by various artists. May 10–11. Opening reception Friday May 10 at 5pm.

The Connaughton Gallery McIntire School of Commerce, UVA Grounds. “Virginia is for Artists,” paintings and prints by Uzo Njoku. Through June 14.

Crozet Artisan Depot 5791 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. “Wild Thing—They Make My Heart Sing,” hand-crafted ceramic jewelry by Jennifer Paxton. “Made in the Garden,” landscape and still-life painting by Jane Goodman. Through May 31. Meet the artist event on May 11 at 11am.

C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery 118 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Mandala Magic,” geometric compositions by Rucha Shevade. Through May 31. First Fridays reception at 5pm.

Dovetail Design and Cabinetry 1740 Broadway St, Ste. 3. “TWEETS,” acrylic and watercolor works by Matalie Deane and Juliette Swenson. May 8–June 30. Reception May 23 at 5pm.

The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA 155 Rugby Rd. “Structures,” a selection of 20th- and 21st-century artworks from the museum’s permanent collection, and the Charlottesville Indigenous Art Takeover.

Infinite Repeats Studio 1740 Broadway St. “Show Screenprints,” by Ron Liberti features posters documenting the artist’s involvement in the independent music scene. Through May 31. First Fridays reception and live printing demonstration at 6pm.

Lisa Waup at Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA.

Les Yeux du Monde 841 Wolf Trap Rd. “Passenger Manifest,” oil paintings, collage, and works on paper by Dean Dass. Through June 30. Opening reception May 4 at 4pm.

McGuffey Art Center 201 Second St. NW. In the Smith Gallery, “Treelines,” drawings and photographs by Bob Anderson and Scott Smith. In the First Floor Gallery North and Second Floor Galleries, artworks from area high school students. In the Second Floor Gallery South, Joe Sheridan, an artist exploring everyday objects as symbols. In the Associate Gallery, “Myths”. Through June 2. First Fridays reception at 5:30pm.

New City Arts 114 Third St. NE. In the Welcome Gallery, “Nhớ,” an all-consuming, immersive installation made of sewn and embroidered structures by Phượng-Duyên Hải Nguyễn. Through May 30. First Fridays reception at 5pm, artist talk at 6pm.

Phaeton Gallery 114 Old Preston Ave. Downtown Mall. “Albemarle in Bloom: A Springtime Trilogy,” with oil paintings by Karen Blair, Laura Wooten, and Priscilla Whitlock. Through May 8. First Fridays reception and oil painting demonstration.

Quirk Gallery 499 W. Main St. Kiki Slaughter’s “Twenty Years” presents a look into the process the artist has honed over two decades of active painting. Through June 2.

Random Row Brewing Co. 608 Preston Ave. “Landscapes: Here and There,” oil paintings and pastel works by Julia Kindred. Through June 28.

The Rotunda UVA Grounds In the Upper West Oval Room, the Charlottesville Indigenous Art Takeover. “Waŋupini: Clouds Of Remembrance And Return,” works featuring depictions of clouds by various artists. Through July 7.

Second Street Gallery 115 Second St. SE. In the Main Gallery, “Jac Lahav: Foster Paintings.” In the Dové Gallery, “Leisure Suit” by Lou Haney. Through May 24. First Fridays events at 5:30pm.

Studio Ix 969 Second St. SE. “MODERN GRAFFITI,” interpretations of graffiti in fabric and thread, by the Fiber and Stitch Art Collective. Through May 26. First Fridays reception at 5pm.

Visible Records 1740 Broadway St. “Ngasundiera Naxin: A Fragment of the Cosmos,” works by indigenous Mexican artist Filogonio Naxín. Through May 31.

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March galleries

Post author By C-VILLE Writers
Post date February 29, 2024

“The Tao of Midlife and Menopause,” Benita Mayo. Image courtesy of New City Arts.

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library 2450 Old Ivy Rd. “Their World As Big As They Made It: Looking Back at the Harlem Renaissance,” plus other permanent exhibitions.

Chroma Projects Inside Vault Virginia, Third St. SE. In the Micro Gallery, “As I Found It: My Mother’s House,” Russell Hart’s selected photographs from his book of the same name. In Vault Virginia’s Great Hall Galleries, “Sculpted Harmony” by Alan Box Levine and “Sabr (Patience)” by Amdane Sanda. Through March.

Crozet Library 2020 Library Ave., Crozet. Ink and watercolor works by Gayle Keaton.

Cunningham Creek Winery 3304 Ruritan Lake Rd. “Branches + Blooms,” contemporary impressions by Amy Jeanguenat and oil paintings by Meghan Cooper. Through April 11.

C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery 118 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Happiness Blooms,” mixed-media exhibit from co-op members.

Elmaleh Gallery Campbell Hall, UVA Grounds. “Almost Useful: The Michael Owen Jones Exhibition” explores objects at the edge of utility, curated by Glenn Adamson. JT Bachman’s “Waste Not, Want Not” transforms discarded materials into long-lasting objects and building material prototypes. “Inclusive Narratives: Exploring Equity On The Manifesta Bookshelf,” an interactive exhibit.

Grace Estate Winery 5273 Mt. Juliet Farm, Crozet. Works by local landscape artist Anne French. Through March.

Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA 400 Worrell Dr. The Charlottesville Indigenous Art Takeover.

Lazy Daisy Ceramics 1709 Monticello Rd. Paintings and prints on canvas, paper, and board by Eli Frantzen van Beuren.

Les Yeux du Monde 841 Wolf Trap Rd. The Charlottesville Indigenous Art Takeover.

McGuffey Art Center 201 Second St. NW. In the Smith Gallery, “Imaginary Realms: A Discourse Between Clay and Pixels.” Ceramics by Jill Averitt and digital animations by Jonah Tobias. Artist talk from 4-5pm on March 9. In the First Floor Galleries, Central Virginia Career Potters. In the Second Floor Galleries, “On a Scale,” mixed-media exhibit from the UVA Art Department.

Northside Library 705 Rio Rd. W. A multimedia exhibit with BozART Fine Arts Collective artists Judi Ely, Katharine Eisaman Maus, and Shirley Paul. “In the Quiet Room,” works by Terry Pratt.

New City Arts 114 Third St. NE. In the Welcome Gallery, “The Tao of Midlife and Menopause,” Benita Mayo’s photographs examining women’s journeys. Through March 28.

The PVCC Gallery V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. “The Power of Plenty” showcases multiple printmaking styles from various artists. Through March.

Quirk Gallery 499 W. Main St. Frankie Slaughter’s “Interplay,” a celebration of the interplay of line, form, and texture, with various mediums, including paint, clay, and textile. Through March.

The Rotunda UVA Grounds. In the Upper West Oval Room, the Charlottesville Indigenous Art Takeover. Through July 7.

The Ruffin Gallery McIntire Department of Art, UVA Grounds. “Escape Room,” a collection of artists’ works curated by Kim Bobier and Marisa Williamson. Through March 29.

Scottsville Library 330 Bird St., Scottsville. A community exhibit of sunflower paintings.

Second Street Gallery 115 Second St. SE. In the Main Gallery, the Charlottesville Indigenous Art Takeover. In the Dové Gallery, “Tending,” personal drawings by Laura Josephine Snyder in conjunction with a film created in collaboration with photographer Kristen Finn. Through March 22.

Studio Ix 969 Second St. SE. “Loss and the Preponderance of Thoughts,” a selection of drawings and images using repurposed items by Kimberlyn Thomas. Artist talk from 5-6pm on March 28.

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February galleries

Post author By C-VILLE Writers
Post date February 1, 2023

Milenko Katic at Cville Arts Cooperative Gallery. All images courtesy of the galleries.

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library 2450 Old Ivy Rd. “Visions of Progress” showcases portraits that African Americans in central Virginia commissioned from the Holsinger Studio during the first decades of the 20th century, and other permanent exhibitions.

Baker Gallery Woodberry Forest School, 898 Woodberry Forest Rd., Woodberry Forest. “Studies in Nature” by Kelly Coffin. Through February.

Botanical Fare 421 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. Watercolor paintings by Juliette Swenson. Through March 17.

Chroma Projects Inside Vault Virginia, Third St. SE. “A lifetime isn’t long enough for the beauty of this world” showcases the mixed-media nature studies of Jane Skafte. Through February 24.

City Clay 700 Harris St., Ste. 104. “50 Years 50 Pots” features pottery by Nancy Ross. Through February 26. First Fridays opening and artist talk.

The Connaughton Gallery Rouss & Robertson Halls, UVA Grounds. “Pink Dreams and Counting Sheep,” works by Lesli DeVito and Piper Groves. Through March 3. Reception February 9.

Crozet Artisan Depot 5791 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. “Rustic Realism,” acrylic painting on Masonite by Craig Peterson and “Outdoor Inspirations,” nature inspired jewelry by Suzanna Garrett. Through February 28. Meet the artists event with Peterson on February 11 at 1pm.

C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery 118 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “A Farewell Exhibit—Retrospective for Milenko Katic.” Celebrate the life’s work and retirement of long-time member Milenko Katic. Through February.

Elmaleh Gallery Campbell Hall, UVA School of Architecture. “Manual Of Biogenic House Sections,” “Connected Urban Ecologies: Bridging Venice’s Urban Ecosystem,” “Soil Stories,” and “Mill to Build.” Dates vary.

The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA 155 Rugby Rd., UVA Grounds. “Joseph Cornell: Enclosing Infinity,” and other exhibitions.

Greencroft Club 575 Rodes Dr. “Landscapes and More,” acrylics by Matalie Deane and oils and pastels by Julia Kindred. Through March 31.

Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 233 Fourth St. NW. “Picture Me As I Am: Mirror and Memory in the Age of Black Resistance” showcases a selection of portraits taken of African American individuals at the Holsinger Studio. Opens February 11.

Le Yeux du Monde 841 Wolf Trap Rd. “Locus Amoenus,” works by Janet Bruce. Through February 26.

McGuffey Art Center 201 Second St. NW. In the Smith Gallery, works by Sam Fisher & Anna Fox Ryan. In the first floor galleries, works by Jing Shui and Robert Bricker, and Mike Powers and Charles Peale. In the second floor galleries, the UVA art department show. In the Associate Gallery, “RED.” Through February 28. First Fridays openings.

New City Arts 114 Third St. NE. “Salience, the sea,” an exhibition of collage work by Sarah Lawson. Through February 24. First Fridays opening and artist talk.

Northside Library 705 West Rio Rd. The Charlottesville Camera Club’s winter exhibition features over 30 photographs from the club’s members. In the Quiet Room, pastels by Brita Lineburger and mixed media by Shirley Paul. Through February 28 and opens February 13, respectively.

PVCC Gallery V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. “Black Joy Is: Ferocious, Fearless, Forever, Female, For Me.” Local and regional African American female artists examine what Black joy is through a variety of mediums. Through March 25.

Quirk Gallery 499 W. Main St. “Daily Observations,” 68 paintings and illustrations by Elizabeth Graeber and her mother, Susan Graeber. Through February 12.

Random Row Brewery 608 Preston Ave. “Local Landscapes,” photography by Andy Stafford. Through February.

Ruffin Gallery 179 Culbreth Rd. “Counterpoint” includes recent and new photography, textile, and video installation work by Sepideh Dashti, and “Aesthetics of Undocumentedness,” a group exhibition. Through February 24 and 17, respectively.

James Everett Stanley at Second Street Gallery.

Second Street Gallery 115 Second St. SE. In the Main Gallery, “Mother Tongue” by Valencia Robin. In the Dové Gallery, “Selected Works” by James Everett Stanley. Through March 24. First Fridays opening.

Studio Ix 969 Second St. SE. “The Golden String Art Show” presents varied visual art responses to a song: “The Gold String” by Devon Sproule. Through February 26. First Fridays opening.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville 717 Rugby Rd. Works of the BozARTS Collective members Christine Rich, Brita Lineburger, and Joan Dreicer. Through February.

Vault Virginia 300 E. Main St. Bill Atwood’s “Final Bill” exhibition continues on the first and second floors.

Visible Records 1740 Broadway St. “Lago Gatún” consists of two continuous-exposure films traveling south to north through the Panama Canal by Kevin Jerome Everson. Opens February 10.

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