Events and Activities

Art Playshop: Cut up & collage inspired by Matisse Cut Outs
May
18

Art Playshop: Cut up & collage inspired by Matisse Cut Outs

Art Playshop: Cut up & collage inspired by Matisse Cut Outs

Come with your playful self, willing to dive into the color and magic of Matisse. Bring a friend. You will be guided in designing, cutting, and collaging on paper. All materials are provided. No previous art experience needed. You will leave with your inspired collage.

RSVP with Susan by 5/17. Seating is limited.
sutiamo3@live.com

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Opening Reception for Richelle Kaufman-Anderson at Boyd Realty Group
May
24

Opening Reception for Richelle Kaufman-Anderson at Boyd Realty Group

Opening Reception for Richelle Kaufman-Anderson at Boyd Realty Group

Artspace continues its Satellite exhibition series at Boyd Realty Group, our neighbor in the Stratford Hills Shopping, with an exhibition of paintings by Artspace artist member Richelle Kaufman-Anderson.

Exhibition Dates: May 24 - June 22, 2024
Free and open to the public.

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Opening Reception for UNMASK
May
24

Opening Reception for UNMASK

Artspace presents “UNMASK” in our Elisabeth Flynn-Chapman Gallery from May 24 - June 22, 2024. The opening reception, is scheduled for Friday, May 24, 2024, 6-9 p.m. UNMASK is an inaugural traveling art exhibit whose goal is to bring attention to and encourage discussion about mental illness. The exhibit is recognized and supported by the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Central Virginia.

Free and Open to the Public

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Opening Reception for May/June 2024 Exhibitions
May
24

Opening Reception for May/June 2024 Exhibitions

Artspace presents new exhibitions in our Main Gallery from May 24 - June 22, 2024. The opening reception, scheduled for Friday, May 24, 2024, 6-9 p.m., features artwork by Anna V. Freeman, Jennifer L. Hand, and Yen Ha & Anna Rubin. A group exhibition of artwork by Artspace Artist Members will also be on view.

Free and Open to the Public

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Artspace RVA Clay Tour Bus
Jun
1

Artspace RVA Clay Tour Bus

Join Artspace on June 1st for a bus tour of the 7th RVA Clay Studio Tour!
Ride in comfort on one of two limos provided by Richmond Limousine LLC while enjoying complimentary beverages and snacks on board.
Registration required. Suggested donation: $20

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Sunrise Sketching Cruise
Jun
15

Sunrise Sketching Cruise

Sunrise Sketching Cruise
In partnership with the James River Association.
Instructor, Paul “Buddy” Terrell will lead participants in sketching during a cruise on the James River.
Saturday June 15, 2024
Register now!

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Sunrise Sketching Cruise
Aug
24

Sunrise Sketching Cruise

Sketching Cruise
In partnership with the James River Association.
Instructor, Paul “Buddy” Terrell will lead participants in sketching during a cruise on the James River.
Saturday August 24, 2024
Details and registation to come

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Art Playshop: Paint the Essence of Flowers Channeling Georgia O’Keeffe
Apr
27

Art Playshop: Paint the Essence of Flowers Channeling Georgia O’Keeffe

Come as you are, willing to play in acrylic paint. This is a time to have fun, bring a friend. You will be guided in painting flowers. All materials are provided. No previous art experience needed. You will leave with a beautiful 12 x 16” painted canvas.

RSVP with Susan in advance/seating limited
Susan Moncure sutiamo3@live.com

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Opening Reception for April/May 2024 Exhibitions
Apr
26

Opening Reception for April/May 2024 Exhibitions

Artspace presents new exhibitions in our Main Gallery from April 26 - May 18, 2024. The opening reception, scheduled for Friday, April 26, 2024, 6-9 p.m., features artwork by Farida Hughes, Robert Wilhelm, and Donna Frostick. A group exhibition of artwork by Artspace Artist Members will also be on view.

Free and Open to the Public

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Opening Reception for Amy Smith
Mar
29

Opening Reception for Amy Smith

Opening Reception for Amy Smith at Boyd Realty Group

Artspace continues its Satellite exhibition series at Boyd Realty Group, our neighbor in the Stratford Hills Shopping, with an exhibition of artwork by Artspace artist member Amy Smith.

Exhibition Dates: March 29 - April 20, 2024
Free and open to the public.

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Opening Reception for “Tea” and “Stoke” - March/April Exhibitions
Mar
21

Opening Reception for “Tea” and “Stoke” - March/April Exhibitions

In conjunction with the NCECA’s 58th Annual Conference, “Coalescence,” Artspace presents two new exhibitions in our Main Gallery from March 20 - April 20, 2024, featuring “Stoke,” an invitational exhibition of wood-fired ceramics curated by John Jessiman, and ”Tea,” a National juried exhibition of clay forms related to the service of Tea (teapots, tea bowls, and tea caddies, tea cups, etc), juried by Mitch Iburg.

Opening reception: Thursday, March 21, 2024, 6-9 p.m.
Curator’s talk and Juror awards for the Tea: 7 p.m.

Free and Open to the Public

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Opening Reception for Rivers and Frostick at Boyd Realty Group
Feb
23

Opening Reception for Rivers and Frostick at Boyd Realty Group

Opening Reception for Susan T Rivers and Dana Frostick at Boyd Realty Group

Artspace continues its Satellite exhibition series at Boyd Realty Group, our neighbor in the Stratford Hills Shopping, with an exhibition of artwork by Artspace artist members Susan T Rivers and Dana Frostick. An opening reception will coincide with Artspace's February-March exhibitions from 6-9 p.m.

Exhibition Dates: February 23 - March 16, 2024
Free and open to the public.

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OOYH Records @ Artspace: Second Mondays (2/12) - Adam Hopkins' HobbyHorse // TBA
Feb
12

OOYH Records @ Artspace: Second Mondays (2/12) - Adam Hopkins' HobbyHorse // TBA

Out Of Your Head Records Second Mondays @ Artspace are back for our first show of 2024 (no January show due to Artspace repairs...come see the awesome new floor!). We had a blast presenting these concerts last year, and we're keeping it going. HobbyHorse was the first ever concert on this series in February 2023, and they'll be performing some new compositions in advance of a recording session later this month. Stay tuned for confirmation of the first set, coming soon!

Doors at 7:30pm, Music at 8:00pm
$10 suggested donation
Beer + Wine available for purchase

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For the Love of Slam  / Secret Santa Slam
Feb
3

For the Love of Slam / Secret Santa Slam

Due to venue unavailability in January, our Santa Slam will be on February 3rd! We are itching to hear your poems but there's work to be done..

When we pop back up @artspace_richmond February we will have our Slam, our open mic and workshop at our regular times.

Workshop: 5:30PM
Open Mic/Secret Santa Slam: 8:30PM

Free and open to the public

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Opening Reception for Ed Holten at Boyd Realty Group
Jan
26

Opening Reception for Ed Holten at Boyd Realty Group

Opening Reception for Ed Holten at Boyd Realty Group

Artspace continues its Satellite exhibition series at Boyd Realty Group, our neighbor in the Stratford Hills Shopping, with an exhibition of photography by Artspace artist member Ed Holten. An opening reception will coincide with Artspace's January-February exhibitions from 6-9 p.m.

Exhibition Dates: January 26 - February 17, 2024
Free and open to the public.

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Opening Reception for January-February 2024 Exhibitions
Jan
26

Opening Reception for January-February 2024 Exhibitions

Artspace presents new exhibitions in our Main Gallery from January 26 - February 17, 2024. The opening reception, scheduled for Friday, January 26, 2024, 6-9 p.m., features artwork by Brigette Newberry, Aimee Joyaux and Dymph de Wild. A group exhibition of artwork by Artspace Artist Members will also be on view.

Free and Open to the Public

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Out Of Your Head Records 2nd Monday (12/11) - Holiday Grab Bag (IMPROV NIGHT)
Dec
11

Out Of Your Head Records 2nd Monday (12/11) - Holiday Grab Bag (IMPROV NIGHT)

Out Of Your Head Records 2nd Monday (12/11) - Holiday Grab Bag (IMPROV NIGHT)

We're doing something a little bit different for OOYH Records Second Mondays @ Artspace for December 11, and it is a throwback to the OOYH Collective days in Baltimore at the Windup Space, and later for a short while in Brooklyn.

$10 Suggested donation

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Out Of Your Head Records 5th Anniversary Party
Nov
13

Out Of Your Head Records 5th Anniversary Party

Out Of Your Head Records turns five years old this Fall, so we're having a special version of Second Mondays at Artspace in November (11/13) to celebrate. We're doing three sets for this one, and we'll make it a party. It is also a release concert for our next edition of OOYH Untamed, which is an album featuring Peni Candra Rini, Adam Hopkins, Scott Clark, and Andy McGraw. Included with the price of admission is a download card for that new album.

$20 Suggested donation

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