1708 Gallery (Photo by David Hale)
Ashland/Hanover
Cross Mill Gallery
Rotating exhibits and works by David Camden, Brad Camden, Jeremy Witt and the late Nancy Camden Witt. The gallery is open by appointment. 13405 Independence Road, 804-798-8237; crossmillgallery.com
Flippo Gallery
A contemporary fine-art gallery exhibiting work by emerging and established artists. Pace-Armistead Hall, 211 N. Center St., Randolph-Macon College; rmc.edu/de partments/studio-art/flippo-gallery
Henry Clay Inn
Rotating exhibits include photography by local artists. Visit facebook.com/henryclayinn for updates. By appointment only. 114 N. Railroad Ave., Ashland, 804-798-3100; henryclayinn.com
Charles City
Lazare Gallery
Specializing in 20th-century Russian realism and plein air paintings. Open by appointment. 4641 Kimages Wharf Road, 804-363-6432; lazaregallery.com
Downtown/Midtown/the Fan
1708 Gallery
Nonprofit gallery presenting contemporary art and providing opportunities for artistic innovation. 319 W. Broad St., 804-643-1708; 1708gallery.org
ADA Gallery
Contemporary fine art by emerging and mid-career artists with a focus on painting and drawing. Open Thursday -Saturday and by appointment. 228 W. Broad St.; adagallery.com
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. 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., 804-828-7720; arts.vcu.edu/community-campus/the-anderson
Anne’s Visual Art Studio Gallery
Works by 80-plus mostly local artists, Anne’s studio and a gallery shop of prints. 208 W. Broad St., 804-644-1368; mkt.com/visualartstudio
Antennae
A working studio and exhibition space for mixed-media artist Todd Hale. For gallery updates, see @flavorhead on Instagram. 8 E. Broad St., 252-207-4677; flavorhead.com
Artemis Gallery
Fine arts and handcrafted items including metals, sculpture, ceramics, wood and photography from more than 175 artists locally and worldwide. 1601 W. Main St., 804-683-5738; artemisgalleryrichmond.com
Art Style Design Richmond
Art, home decor and furniture from designers Maurice Beane and Geraldine Duskin. By appointment only. 5001 W. Leigh St., 804-627-3629, artstyledesignrva.com; instagram.com/artstyledesignrva
Atlas
Gallery exhibiting visual and performing art produced by youths ages 8-18 in ART 180’s programs. ART 180’s teen gallery, 114 W. Marshall St., 804-233-4180; art180.org
Black Iris Gallery
Artist-run gallery showcasing work by international and regional artists in a variety of media. Open during First Fridays. 321 W. Broad St., 804-539-2213; blackirissocialclub.com
Bond Millen Gallery
Contemporary art gallery with a focus on supporting living artists and growing the greater arts community. 5601 Cary Street Road, 804-966-0349; bondmillengallery.com
The Branch Museum of Design
Elevates awareness of the transformative power of design through exhibitions, tours and educational programs. 2501 Monument Ave., 804-655-6055; branchmuseum.org
Candela Books + Gallery
Art space and publisher dedicated to fine-art photography. 214 W. Broad St., 804-225-5527; candelagallery.com
Cool Colors Gallery
Paintings by Mehmet Sahin Altug, arts and crafts from local artists and international fair-trade items. 3417 W. Cary St., 804-367-4066; cool-colors.com
Corporate & Museum Frame
The gallery showcases the art of owner Joseph Johnson as well as other local artists. 301 W. Broad St., 804-643-6858; cmframe.com
Dementi Studio
Photography studio with a permanent display of historic Richmond photographs. 121 E. Grace St., 804-648-9003; dementi.com
Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center
Paintings, books, prints, carvings, decor, wearables and jewelry by artists from throughout the African diaspora. 101 E. Broad St., 804-644-3900; efsinc.org
Eric Schindler Gallery
Contemporary fine art exhibited September through June. 2305 E. Broad St., 804-644-5005; ericschindlergallery.com
Foyer Gallery
Contemporary art exhibited by regional emerging and mid-career artists. 16 W. Broad St., sara@foyergalleryrva.com; foyergalleryrva.com
Gallery5
Visual and performing arts exhibited in a 19th-century fire station. 200 W. Marshall St.; gallery5arts.org
Glave Kocen Petite
Pop-up gallery and showroom in Shockoe Bottom featuring local and visiting artist exhibitions. Houses fine art consultancy Glave Kocen Consulting. 111 N.18th St., 804-305-5718; glavekocenconsulting.com
Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University
Noncollecting institution showcasing changing exhibitions and programs, and serving as a forum for dialogue, collaboration and new ideas. Four galleries showcase diverse perspectives through multiple mediums. 601 W. Broad St., 804-828-2823; icavcu.org
Main Projects
Opened in February 2025, this dynamic art space celebrates the transformative power of art through bringing together works from across the globe and local talent. 1625 W. Main St.; mainprojects.co
Quirk Gallery
Exhibits work by established and emerging artists and includes a shop with local and handmade gifts, jewelry and stationery. 207 W. Broad St., 804-340-6036; quirkgallery.com
Reynolds Gallery
Two gallery locations exhibit regional and national artists’ works in a range of styles. 1514 W. Main St., 804-355-6553; 401 Libbie Ave., No. 3, 804-322-7290; reynoldsgallery.com
Richmond Public Library
Four galleries with monthly exhibitions featuring paintings, photography, mixed media, pottery and sculpture. 101 E. Franklin St., 804-646-4867; rvalibrary.org
Shockoe Artspace
Nonprofit gallery exhibiting local, regional and national visual artists and diverse programming. 12 N. 19th St., 209-740-0916; shockoeartspace.com
Shockoe Bottom Clay
A makers gallery with 10 studios and the ceramic art of more than 30 local and regional artists. 1714 E. Main St., 804-775-0832; shockoebottomclay.com
Thanks for Looking Studio & Gallery
Photography studio and pop-up gallery. Open Fridays noon to 8 p.m. and by appointment. 3100 Kensington Ave.; thanksforlooking.com
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
One of the most acclaimed art museums in the country, with internationally renowned collections, special exhibitions, a gift shop and casual and fine dining. The VMFA is open 365 days a year with free general admission. 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., 804-340-1400; vmfa.museum
Visual Arts Center of Richmond
Offers more than 1,000 art classes for children and adults and hosts art exhibitions in the True F. Luck Gallery. 1812 W. Main St., 804-353-0094; visarts.org
Montpelier
The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education
Music performances, art exhibits, art classes and events. Facility rentals available; contact the center for more information. 17205 Mountain Road, 804-883-7378; montpeliercenter.org
North Side
Alma’s Gallery & Shop
Contemporary craft artist-run gallery with a shop featuring handmade decor, jewelry and other objects. 224 W. Brookland Park Blvd., 804-269-3973; almasrva.com
Iridian Gallery
Features LGBTQ+ artists and art that relates to their experiences. 1407 Sherwood Ave., 804-622-4646; diversityrichmond.org/iridian-gallery
Laurel Gallery
Opened in 1989, this 99.9% American-made craft gallery features art glass, pottery, jewelry, yard art and other gifts. Also offers classes in hand-built pottery and stained glass. 2805 Hungary Road, 804-672-6804; laurelgalleryrva.com
The Museum Galleries at Virginia Union University
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 and a collection of South American textiles. Appointments are required for campus visitors. 1500 N. Lombardy St., 804-257-5660; vuu.edu
Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center
Year-round rotating exhibits feature local artists in the Spotlight Gallery. 4901 Old Brook Road, 804-646-3672; rva.gov/parks-recreation
Petersburg
arteXchange
A local artists collective featuring workspaces, events and a micro gallery. Resident creatives work in a variety of mediums. 27 S. Sycamore St., 804-536-3025; instagram.com/artexchangepva
Petersburg Area Art League
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@paalart. org. 7 E. Old St., 804-861-4611; paalart.org
Walton Gallery
Family-owned-and-run contemporary fine-art gallery featuring changing exhibits highlighting works from regional and national artists. 17 N. Sycamore St., 804-732-2475; waltongallery.com
The Ward Center for Contemporary Art
Home to 55 artist studios and several galleries. Features monthly juried shows and rotating exhibits, with an emphasis on new mediums and the avant-garde. 132-A N. Sycamore St., 804-252-9233; thewardcenter.com
South Side/Manchester/Chesterfield
43rd Street Studios
A ceramics studio hosting workshops, classes and events. A selection of artist-created pieces is available for purchase; open by appointment and during special events. One Little World is also on-site, selling handmade artwork by artists from around the world. 1410-1412 W. 43rd St., 804-938-1367; 43rdstreetstudios.com
Art Works
New exhibits each month featuring contemporary art. The venue houses four galleries and 80 working artists’ studios. 320 Hull St., 804-291-1400; artworksrva.com
Artspace
Member-operated space in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center that promotes understanding and awareness of contemporary visual and performance art. 2833-A Hathaway Road, 804-232-6464; artspacegallery.org
Baxter and Elaine Perkinson Jr. Art Gallery
Gallery inside the Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education. Showcases artists from across the commonwealth. 11810 Centre St., Chester, 804-748-5555; perkinsoncenter.org
Bon Air Artists Association
This fine-artists association promotes the arts in the Richmond region through rotating exhibitions in venues throughout the city. bonairartists.com
Mystic Osprey Gallery
Contemporary art gallery focusing on nature and environment. Pieces include paintings, sculpture, prints and ceramics. Open by appointment only. 12400 Southbridge Drive, 804-599-1760; mysticosprey.com
RVANest Antiques Art & Gifts
Antiques, local handmade art and gifts. Features an art gallery with rotating exhibitions every six weeks that showcase new local artists. Visit facebook.com/rvanest for latest gallery shows. 3404 Semmes Ave., 804-233-0134; rvanest.com
Southside Contemporary Art Gallery
Features rotating local artist showcases in a variety of media. 1309 Hull St.; southsidecontemporary.com or instagram.com/southsidecontemporary
Studio Two Three
Nonprofit art studio and printmaking workshop with a mission to empower artists to make art and make change. 109 W. 15th St.; studiotwothree.org
West End/Far West End
Crittenden Studio at Crossroads Art Center
Oil paintings and prints by Guy Crittenden. 2016 Staples Mill Road, 804-357-6027; crittendenstudiostore.com
Crossroads Art Center
A 25,000-square-foot gallery space, more than 270 local artists and an online shop. 2016 Staples Mill Road, 804-278-8950; crossroadsartcenter.com
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
Rotating free exhibits in the Slantwall, Midway, Glass Door and Gumenick Family galleries. 2880 Mountain Road, 804-261-2787; artsglenallen.com
Rick’s Custom Frame + Gallery
Custom framing and an inspiration gallery featuring original artwork by local artists (artwork not available for purchase). 5702 Patterson Ave., 804-288-0001; ricksframe.com
Sara D. November Gallery
Exhibitions focusing on Jewish and general art themes, located within the Weinstein JCC. 5403 Monument Ave., 804-545-8644; weinsteinjcc.org
University of Richmond Museums
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. Offers exhibits related to historical and contemporary art. Westhampton Way, 804-289-8276; museums.richmond.edu
West End Gallery
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. 4021 Lauderdale Drive, 804-740-1569; westendgalleryrva.com
Last updated February 2026. To suggest an update to this listing, please email specialprojects [at] richmag [dot] com.
