Events and Activities

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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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 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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Grant Writing for Artists
Jun
14

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.

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Sunrise Sketching Cruise
Jun
15

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.

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Grant Writing for Artists (Copy)
Jun
21

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.

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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 June 15, 2024
Registation opens May 2, 2024.

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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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Opening Reception for Lee Hazelgrove at Boyd Realty Group
Nov
3

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.

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ThinkSmall12 Opening Reception
Nov
3

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!

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ThinkSmall12 Gala Preview
Nov
2

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.

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OOYH Records Second Mondays @ Artspace Monday October 9
Oct
9

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

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Slam Richmond
Oct
7

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!

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Artist Talks for October 2023 Exhibitions
Oct
7

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

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Opening Reception for October 2023 Exhibitions
Oct
6

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

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