Events and Activities
Opening Reception for Alice Anne Ellis at Boyd Realty Group
Opening Reception for Alice Anne Ellis 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 Alice Anne Ellis.
Exhibition Dates: April 26 - May 18, 2024
Free and open to the public.
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
Opening Reception April/May 2024 Member Spotlight Exhibitions
Artspace presents new exhibitions in our Elisabeth Flynn-Chapman Gallery from April 26 - May 18, 2024. The opening reception, scheduled for Friday, April 26, 2024, 6-9 p.m., features artwork by Susanne K Arnold, Elizabeth Magness, Lee Hazelgrove, and Ed Tepper.
Free and Open to the Public
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
Artist Talks for April/May 2024 Exhibitions
Learn more about our featured artists in this informal artist talk featuring Donna Frostick and Robert Wilhelm.
Artist Talks: Saturday, April 27, 2pm
Free and Open to the Public
OOYH Records at Artspace: Dave Ballou w/ Bob Miller, Adam Hopkins, Scott Clark
OOYH Records @ Artspace
Tuesday April 30, 2024
2833-A Hathaway Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
Doors at 7:30pm, Music at 8:00pm
$10 suggested donation
Beer + Wine available for purchase
8:00pm Ballou/Miller/Hopkins/Clark
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
Artist Talks for May/June 2024 Exhibitions
Learn more about our featured artists in this informal artist talk featuring: Anna V. Freeman, Jennifer L. Hand, and Anna Rubin.
Artist Talks: Saturday, May 25, 2pm
Free and Open to the Public
Grant Writing for Artists
Learn how to secure funding for your creative projects at our Grant-Writing for Artists workshop!
Megan Nolde at Artspace for an informative event tailored to help artists secure funding for their creative projects. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this event will provide valuable insights and tips on writing successful grant proposals. Learn how to effectively communicate your artistic vision, showcase your work, and increase your chances of receiving funding.
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 June 15, 2024
Registation opens May 2, 2024.
Grant Writing for Artists (Copy)
Learn how to secure funding for your creative projects at our Grant-Writing for Artists workshop!
Megan Nolde at Artspace for an informative event tailored to help artists secure funding for their creative projects. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this event will provide valuable insights and tips on writing successful grant proposals. Learn how to effectively communicate your artistic vision, showcase your work, and increase your chances of receiving funding.
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 June 15, 2024
Registation opens May 2, 2024.
Figure Drawing at Artspace
Figure Drawing sessions every second Tuesday of the month.
Next session on April 9, 2024
$10 donation at the door.
Must be over 18.
Limited space – please arrive promptly.
OOYH Records Second Mondays @ Artspace - Monday April 8, 2024
Doors at 7:30pm, Music at 8:00pm
$10 suggested donation
Beer + Wine available for purchase
8:00pm Rinatt Montoya Trio
Rinatt Montoya - Guitar
Jack Byrnes -Bass
Ben Eisenberg - Drums
9:00pm Devin Gray presents Most Definitely
Devin Gray - drums, electronics
Featured image: Devin Gray Live in Berlin, Photo by Cristina Marx
Spellbound Poetry Slam
Live and in-person!
Writer’s Workshop: 5:30PM
Open Mic: 8:30PM
Free and open to the public
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.
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
Art Playshop: Paint Your Self Portrait Channeling Picasso
Bring your willingness to play in acrylic paint. This is a time to have fun. You will be guided in painting your self portrait. All materials are provided. No previous art experience needed. You will leave with a beautiful 12 x 16" painted canvas.
RSVP in advance/INQUIRES Susan Moncure sutiamo3@live.com
Figure Drawing at Artspace
Figure Drawing sessions every second Tuesday of the month.
Next session on March 12, 2024
$10 donation at the door.
Must be over 18.
Limited space – please arrive promptly.
OOYH Records @ Artspace: Second Mondays (3/11) - Menestres/Ghaphery // The Be-Sides
Doors at 7:30pm, Music at 8:00pm
$10 suggested donationBeer + Wine available for purchase
8:00pm Menestres/Ghaphery
David Menestres - bass
Jimmy Ghaphery - saxophone
9:00pm The Be-Sides
Dan Young - saxophone
Rahib Amin - guitar/synth guitar
Jack Daily Byrnes - bass
Stephan LaRue - drums
amminal // Ward Harrison
amminal // Ward Harrison
Doors at 7:00pm, Music at 8:00pm
$10 door - SOLD OUT
Beer + Wine available for purchase
Spring Forward into Slam
Live and in-person!
Writer’s Workshop: 5:30PM
Open Mic: 8:30PM
Free and open to the public
Artist Talks for February-March 2024 Exhibitions
Learn more about our featured artists in this informal artist talk featuring Carl Patow, Sara Clark, Andrew Polk, and Stephanie Germosen Salazar.
Artist Talks: Saturday, February 24, 2pm
Free and Open to the Public
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.
Figure Drawing at Artspace
Figure Drawing sessions every second Tuesday of the month beginning Tuesday, Feb. 13.
$10 donation at the door.
Must be over 18.
Limited space – please arrive promptly.
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
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
Artist Talks for January-February 2024 Exhibitions
Learn more about about the art and creative process of Aimee Joyaux in this informal artist talk.
Artist Talks: Saturday, January 27, 2pm
Free and Open to the Public
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.
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
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
Season of Slam Slam Richmond Open Mic 4th Qualifier Slam December 2nd
Join us December 2nd for our 4th Qualifier Slam at Slam Richmond!
Calling all poets, competitors, and performers, you're invited to be a part of this electrifying event! It's going to be an unforgettable night of live performance-driven storytelling.
Free and open to the public
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
Slam Richmond (Live and in Person) November 4
Join us November 4th for our 3rd Qualifier Slam at Slam Richmond!
Calling all poets, competitors, and performers, you're invited to be a part of this electrifying event! It's going to be an unforgettable night of live performance-driven storytelling.
Opening Reception for Lee Hazelgrove at Boyd Realty Group
Opening Reception for Lee Hazelgrove 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 Lee Hazelgrove. An opening reception will coincide with Artspace's ThinkSmall12 opening reception from 6-9 p.m.
Lee Hazelgrove: "What Lies Beneath"
Exhibition Dates: November 3 to 25, 2023
Free and open to the public.
ThinkSmall12 Opening Reception
ThinkSmall is back and it’s bigger than ever!
Artspace’s 12th Biennial International Miniature Invitational Exhibition runs November 3 to December 16th.
The invitational show features artwork for sale in a range of styles and media. Artists from Virginia and beyond are submitting work no larger than 4x4x4 inches.
Free and open to the public!
ThinkSmall12 Gala Preview
Tickets available at: artspacegallery.org/ts12
$25 - includes drinks, food and first dibs on artwork
Artspace’s 12th Biennial International Miniature Invitational Exhibition runs November 3 to December 16th.
The invitational show features artwork for sale in a range of styles and media. Artists from Virginia and beyond are submitting work no larger than 4x4x4 inches.
So Hot Right Now Series / Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate @ Artspace October 12
Enjoy this colorful music in a beautiful art gallery. Artspace is located in the Stratford Hills shopping center on Forest Hill Avenue. Doors open at 6:30, so come early to enjoy a glass of wine and take a look at the artwork currently on display. Ample parking is available.$18 tickets
OOYH Records Second Mondays @ Artspace Monday October 9
Thanks so much for the continued support of OOYH Second Mondays @ Artspace. The scene is growing with every show, and we're so happy to have our home base at Artspace. The next one is Monday October 9, and will feature Clark/Singh + Avilion Shore. Info below, and please come support so we can keep this series alive!
$10 suggested donation
Slam Richmond
It's about that time. Time for...a Slam.
Bringing you one of the longest running open mics in Richmond, Slam Richmond is once again raising up a Slam team!
Artist Talks for October 2023 Exhibitions
Learn more about our featured artists in this informal artist talk featuring Lisa Lezell Levine, Richelle Kaufman-Anderson, Elizabeth Coffey, and Jessica “JB” Burke.
PLUS - a special one-day show of antique Model A cars will be on view outside in the parking lot courtesy of Members of the Old Dominion Model A Ford Club.
Free and Open to the Public
Opening Reception for October 2023 Exhibitions
Artspace RVA to open new exhibitions from October 6 to 28, 2023. Exhibit includes a special one-day show of antique Model A cars on Saturday, Oct 7
Opening Reception: Friday, October 6, 6 - 9 p.m.
Artist talks Saturday Oct. 7 at 2 p.m . A group exhibition of artwork by Artspace Artist Members will also be on view.
Free and Open to the Public