The Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU (Photo courtesy Richmond Region Tourism)
Ashland/Hanover
Cross Mill Gallery, 13405 Independence Road, 804-798-8237 or crossmillgallery.com. Rotating exhibits and works by David Camden, Brad Camden, Jeremy Witt and the late Nancy Camden Witt. The gallery is open by appointment.
Flippo Gallery, Pace-Armistead Hall, 211 N. Center St., Randolph-Macon College, rmc.edu/departments/studio-art/flippo-gallery. Flippo Gallery is a contemporary fine-art gallery exhibiting work by emerging and established artists.
Henry Clay Inn, 114 N. Railroad Ave., Ashland, 804-798-3100 or henryclayinn.com. Rotating exhibits include photography by local artists. Visit facebook.com/henryclayinn for updates. By appointment only.
Charles City
Lazare Gallery, 4641 Kimages Wharf Road, 804-829-5001 or lazaregallery.com. Specializing in 20th-century Russian realism and plein air paintings. Open by appointment.
Downtown/Midtown/Fan
1708 Gallery, 319 W. Broad St., 804-643-1708 or 1708gallery.org. Nonprofit gallery presenting contemporary art and providing opportunities for artistic innovation.
Aartfromthassoul Studios & Gallery, 16 N. Eighth St., 804-477-1470 or Aartfromthassoul on Facebook. Contemporary mixed-media Black-owned art gallery. Open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 2-6 p.m. Saturday (hours may adjust for appointments).
ADA Gallery, 228 W. Broad St., adagallery.com. Contemporary fine art by emerging and mid-career artists with a focus on painting and drawing.
The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., 804-828-7720 or arts.vcu.edu/community/the-anderson. Exhibition and program space for VCUarts students, alumni, and faculty, as well as professional artists showcasing contemporary works. Follow the gallery on Instagram @vcuartstheanderson.
Anne’s Visual Art Studio Gallery, 208 W. Broad St., 804-644-1368 or mkt.com/visualartstudio. Works by 80-plus mostly local artists. Art classes, consultations and photo shoots by appointment. Rotating exhibitions in the Main Gallery and First Fridays Gallery. Plus, Anne’s studio and a gallery shop of prints, handmade jewelry and artisan ware. Email annestudiogallery@gmail.com or click “Book Now” on Facebook for appointments.
Antennae, 8 E. Broad St., 252-207-4677 or toddhale.com. A working studio and exhibition space for Todd Hale, a mixed-media artist. For gallery updates, see @flavorhead on Instagram.
Artemis Gallery, 1601 W. Main St., 804-683-5738 or artemisgalleryrichmond.com. Offers fine arts and handcrafted items including metals, sculpture, ceramics, wood and photography from more than 175 artists locally and worldwide. For metallic art, visit metallicartgraphics.com.
Art Style Design Richmond, 5001 W. Leigh St., 804-344-1557 or facebook.com/artstyledesignrichmond. Art, home decor and furniture from designers Maurice Beane and Geraldine Duskin. By appointment only.
Atlas, ART 180’s teen gallery, 114 W. Marshall St., 804-233-4180 or art180.org. Gallery exhibiting visual and performing art produced by youth ages 8-18, in ART 180's programs.
Black Iris Gallery, 321 W. Broad St., 804-539-2213 or 321westbroad.com. Artist-run gallery showcasing work by international and regional artists in a variety of media. Also hosts performances, lectures and more. The adjoining Black Iris Social Club is a members-only gathering space. Open by appointment only and during First Fridays.
The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design, 2501 Monument Ave., 804-655-6055 or branchmuseum.org. Elevates awareness of the transformative power of architecture and design through exhibitions, tours and educational programs.
Candela Books + Gallery, 214 W. Broad St., 804-225-5527 or candelagallery.com. Art space and publisher dedicated to fine-art photography. The gallery's mission is “to elevate and support contemporary photography through exhibitions and educational programming, publication opportunities and community-building.”
Cool Colors Gallery, 3417 W. Cary St., 804-367-4066 or cool-colors.com. Paintings by Mehmet Sahin Altug, arts and crafts from local artists and international fair-trade items.
Corporate & Museum Frame, 301 W. Broad St., 804-643-6858 or cmframe.com. The gallery showcases the art of owner Joseph Johnson as well as other local artists.
Dementi Studio, 121 E. Grace St., 804-648-9003 or dementi.com. Photography studio with a permanent display of historic Richmond photographs.
Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center, 101 E. Broad St., 804-644-3900 or efsinc.org. Paintings, books, prints, carvings, decor, wearables and jewelry by artists from throughout the African diaspora.
Eric Schindler Gallery, 2305 E. Broad St., 804-644-5005 or ericschindlergallery.com. Contemporary fine art, exhibited September through June. Instagram: @ericschindlergallery.
Fan Frame and Fine Art Inc., 214 N. Robinson St., 804-353-4559 or fanframe.net. Contemporary fine art gallery featuring original oils, watercolors, pastels, photography, sculpture, jewelry, glass and wood by local and international artists. By appointment only.
Gallery5, 200 W. Marshall St., gallery5arts.org. Visual and performing arts exhibited inside a 19th-century fire station.
Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University, 601 W. Broad St., 804-828-2823 or icavcu.org. A noncollecting institution that showcases changing exhibitions and programs, the ICA serves as a forum for dialogue, collaboration and new ideas. Four galleries showcase diverse perspectives through multiple mediums. See website for programming and digital experiences.
Quirk Gallery, 207 W. Broad St., 804-340-6036 or quirkgallery.com. Exhibits work by established and emerging artists and includes a shop with local and handmade gifts, jewelry and stationery.
Reynolds Gallery, 1514 W. Main St., 804-355-6553; 401 Libbie Ave., No. 3, 804-322-7290 or reynoldsgallery.com. Two gallery locations exhibit regional and national artists’ works in a range of styles.
Richmond Public Library, 101 E. Franklin St., 804-646-7223 or rvalibrary.org. Four galleries with changing monthly exhibitions featuring paintings, photography, mixed media, pottery and sculpture. See website for updated library hours.
Shockoe Artspace, 12 N. 19th St., 209-740-0916 or shockoeartspace.com. Nonprofit gallery exhibiting local, regional and national visual artists and diverse programming.
Shockoe Bottom Clay, 1714 E. Main St., 804-775-0832 or shockoebottomclay.com. A makers gallery with 10 studios and the ceramic art of more than 30 local and regional artists.
Studio Two Three, 3300 W. Clay St., 804-254-7302 or studiotwothree.org. Nonprofit art studio and printmaking workshop with a mission to empower artists to make art and make change. Offers classes, community events, artist studios and a store featuring Richmond items and other handmade art and quirky gifts created by local artists. Studio Two Three is currently renovating its new permanent home at 109 W. 15th St. in Manchester with plans to relocate summer 2023.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., 804-340-1400 or vmfa.museum. One of the most acclaimed art museums in the country, with internationally renowned collections, special exhibitions and a gift shop. The museum offers both casual and fine dining. The VMFA is open 365 days a year with free general admission.
Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 W. Main St., 804-353-0094 or visarts.org. Offers more than 1,000 art classes for children and adults and hosts art exhibitions in the True F. Luck Gallery, as well as community events.
Montpelier
The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education, 17205 Mountain Road, 804-883-7378 or montpeliercenter.org. Music performances, art exhibits, art classes and events. Facility rentals available, contact the center for more information.
North Side
Alma's Gallery & Shop, 224 W. Brookland Park Blvd., 804-269-3973 or almasrva.com. Contemporary craft artist-run gallery with a shop featuring handmade decor, jewelry and other objects.
Iridian Gallery, 1407 Sherwood Ave., 804-622-4646 or diversityrichmond.org. Features LGBTQ+ artists and art that relates to their experiences.
Laurel Gallery, 2805 Hungary Road, 804-672-6804 or laurelgalleryrva.com. Opened in 1989, this 99.9% American-made craft gallery features art glass, pottery, jewelry, yard art and other gifts. Custom framing and custom stained glass, plus stained-glass supplies. Also offers classes in hand-built pottery and stained glass.
The Museum Galleries at Virginia Union University, 1500 N. Lombardy St., 804-257-5660 or vuu.edu. Located in the L. Douglas Wilder Library at Virginia Union University, the galleries include collections of masks, sculptures and paintings from Africa and the South Pacific, as well as African American folk art. Appointments are required for campus visitors.
Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center, 4901 Old Brook Road, 804-646-3674 or pinecampculturalartscenter.com. Year-round rotating exhibits feature local artists in the Spotlight Gallery. The gallery welcomes new local talent. Visit facebook.com/pinecampculturalartsandcommunitycenter.
Richmond Art Garage, 205 W. Brookland Park Blvd., 804-340-6155 or richmondartgarage.com. Closed for renovations until 2024.
Petersburg
Petersburg Area Art League, 7 E. Old St., 804-861-4611 or paalart.org. The league, founded in 1932, features monthly art exhibitions; seasonal programming; classes and workshops; and music and dance events. The organization can also be reached via email at paal@paalarts.org.
Walton Gallery, 17 N. Sycamore St., 804-732-2475 or waltongallery.com. Family-owned and -run contemporary fine-art gallery featuring changing exhibits highlighting works from regional and national artists.
The Ward Center for Contemporary Art, 132 N. Sycamore St., 804-252-9233 or thewardcenter.com. Home to 57 artist studios and several galleries. Features monthly juried shows and rotating exhibits, with an emphasis on new mediums and the avant-garde.
South Side/Manchester/Chesterfield
43rd Street Studios, 1410-1412 W. 43rd St., 43rdstreetstudios.com. A ceramics studio focusing on classes, memberships and events, 43rd Street Studios is under renovation and planning a spring 2023 opening. Work by local artisans will be available for purchase on a by-appointment basis. In addition, the studio will host pop-ups and events featuring local art. One Little World is also opening on-site, selling handmade artwork by artists from around the world.
Art Works, 320 Hull St., 804-291-1400 or artworksrva.com. New exhibits each month featuring contemporary art. The venue houses four galleries and 80 working artists’ studios.
Artspace, 2833-A Hathaway Road, 804-232-6464 or artspacegallery.org. Member-operated gallery celebrating 34 years. Located in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center, Artspace's mission is "to promote the understanding and awareness of contemporary visual and performance art."
Baxter and Elaine Perkinson Gallery, 11810 Centre St., Chester, 804-748-5555 or perkinsoncenter.org. Gallery inside the Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education. Showcases a variety of artists from across the commonwealth.
Bella Arte Gallery, 3734 Winterfield Road, 804-794-1511 or bella-arte.com. Renowned gallery of fine-art originals from national and international artists, studio art glass, sculpture, fine-art jewelry and framing. Authorized dealer for the art of Dr. Seuss, American Craft Gallery.
Bon Air Artists Association, bonairartists.com. This fine-artists association promotes the arts in the Richmond region through rotating exhibitions in venues throughout the city.
Gather, 920 Mount Hermon Road, 804-379-0441 or shopgather.com. A home goods and gifts shop located in an 1850s country store. Owner Melissa Carr’s landscapes are featured.
RVANest Antiques Art & Gifts, 3404 Semmes Ave., 804-233-0134 or rvanest.com. Antiques, local handmade art and gifts. Features an art gallery with rotating exhibitions that showcases a new local artist roughly every six weeks. Visit facebook.com/rvanest for updates on gallery shows.
The Well Art Gallery, 1309 Hull St., thewellartgallery.com. Black-owned gallery presenting work in various media such as paintings, photography, sculpture, videography, murals and graffiti.
West End/Far West End
Biggs Ltd., 9200 Stony Point Parkway, No. 126, 800-362-0677 or biggsltd.com. High-end home decor featuring MacKenzie-Childs, Michael Aram, Jay Strongwater, Swarovski and more. Also carries porcelain and sculpture.
Crittenden Studio at Crossroads Art Center, 2016 Staples Mill Road, 804-357-6027 or crittendenstudiostore.com. Oil paintings and prints by Guy Crittenden.
Crossroads Art Center, 2016 Staples Mill Road, 804-278-8950 or crossroadsartcenter.com. Twenty-five thousand square feet of gallery space featuring more than 270 local artists and an online shop. Art classes are also available; visit the website to enroll.
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road, 804-261-2787 or artsglenallen.com. Rotating free exhibits in the Slantwall, Midway, Glass Door and Gumenick Family galleries.
Rick’s Custom Frame + Gallery, 5702 Patterson Ave., 804-288-0001 or ricksframe.com. Custom framing and inspiration gallery featuring original artwork by local artists (artwork not available for purchase).
Sara D. November Gallery, 5403 Monument Ave., 804-545-8644 or weinsteinjcc.org. Varied exhibitions focusing on Jewish and general art themes, located within the Weinstein JCC.
University of Richmond Museums, 453 Westhampton Way, 804-289-8276 or museums.richmond.edu. Includes Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art, the Joel and Lila Harnett Print Study Center, and the Lora Robins Gallery of Design From Nature.
West End Gallery, 4021 Lauderdale Drive, 804-740-1569 or westendgalleryrva.com. Fine-art and custom framing, featuring work by local, national and international artists. More than 200 paintings in stock. Specializes in traditional impressionist, realist and abstract paintings.
Last updated February 2023. To suggest an update to this listing, please email specialprojects [at] richmag [dot] com.
