Events and Activities
Little Red & the Gingerbread Man (2 shows: 10:30am and 1pm)
Little Red & the Gingerbread Man
by Barefoot Puppet Theatre
2 shows, 10:30am and 1pm
Run time: 45-minutes. Ages 3 and up.
This show combines two well-loved, classic tales to create an original, fun-filled romp through fairy tales. Join Little Red and she pursues a mischievous Gingerbread cookie through the woods to Grandma’s house. Original music, snowy scenery, and everyone’s favorite Big Bad Wolf star in this seasonal favorite for our youngest audiences
Details and tickets: RVA Winter Puppet Fest
(Photo by Warren Johnson Photography)
Happy Birthday, Mon Ami (2 shows: 10:30am and 1pm)
Happy Birthday, Mon Ami
Created by Alex & Olmsted
Run-time: 55 minutes. All ages welcome
“...enchanting and exquisite, like a delicious handcrafted chocolate truffle in a gleaming box. As the title hints, we are transported to Paree, er, Paris, to celebrate a special birthday with a fondly awaited guest.”
- Cybele Pomeroy, Broadway World
Class, cultures, and expectations clash when Jacques’ American cousin Sam visits him in Paris for a birthday celebration. Winner of a 2024 Jim Henson Foundation grant award, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MON AMI combines glove puppetry, live music, and audience participation to create a delightful hour of fun for the whole family.
Details and tickets: RVA Winter Puppet Fest
(Photo by Ryan Maxwell Photography)
RVA Winter Puppet Fest Workshop: details TBA
by Barefoot Puppet Theatre
Details TBA
NEW this year: Our festival will feature two workshops on Sunday December 29th and Monday December 30th run by professional puppeteers including Mary Nagler, of Whorls of Wonder Puppet Theater, as well as our first ever Adopt-a-Puppet program, with over thirty puppets to choose from!
RVA Winter Puppet Fest Workshop: details TBA
by Barefoot Puppet Theatre
Details TBA
NEW this year: Our festival will feature two workshops on Sunday December 29th and Monday December 30th run by professional puppeteers including Mary Nagler, of Whorls of Wonder Puppet Theater, as well as our first ever Adopt-a-Puppet program, with over thirty puppets to choose from!
Uncle Ty-Rone, the Kid's Comedian (2 shows: 10:30am and 1pm)
Uncle Ty-Rone, the Kid's Comedian
Run-time: 50 minutes. Best for ages 4 and up.
Experience the "vocal magic" of Uncle Ty-Rone as you meet Raggz the K- 9 Superstar hound, a Baby T-Rex, a bright orange orangutan named Jelly Bean, and other hip-hop-happening friends! All in all, it’s nothing but clean fun. See more details.
"Uncle Ty-Rone is a great family show. He’s a unique and talented ventriloquist who kept his audience laughing. Also, he is a "class act" gentleman, who was a joy to work with."
-Bill Jackson, Fayette County
Details and tickets: RVA Winter Puppet Fest
New Squid on the Block (2 shows: 10:30am and 1pm)
New Squid on the Block
by Barefoot Puppet Theatre
Run time: 45 minutes. All ages welcome; best for 4 and up.
It can be hard to make friends. Especially if you have tentacles. Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection in the most unlikely of places. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship. Beautifully handcrafted puppets, an original score by Ned Haskins, and a good dose of silliness, combine to create a comedic, wordless performance that celebrates our ability to create connections, despite our differences.
Details and tickets: RVA Winter Puppet Fest
Holiday Art Fest at Artspace!
Art, music and complimentary refreshments!
Join us for music, appetizers and a complimentary drink, while you browse lovely artwork.
Surprise someone you love with a piece of art for the holidays!
Figure Drawing at Artspace on December 10, 2024
Figure Drawing sessions every second Tuesday of the month.
$10 donation at the door.
Must be over 18.
Limited space – please arrive promptly.
OOYH Records @ Artspace: Second Mondays (12/9) - Holiday Grab Bag (IMPROV NIGHT)
For our final concert of the year we're going to reboot the holiday grab bag improv night we did last year for OOYH @ Artspace in December. We think this is what we'll probably do for December Second Mondays moving forward, so let's call it a tradition (2nd time makes a tradition, right!?). This is a throwback to the original Out Of Your Head Collective, which was an improvised music community in Baltimore (and later in Brooklyn) dedicated to presenting one-time-only ensembles in improvised performances. We'll put together some awesome first-time bands made up of familiar RVA faces and see what happens.
OOYH Records Second Mondays @ Artspace
Monday December 9, 2024
2833-A Hathaway Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
Doors at 7:30pm, Music at 8:00pm
$10 suggested donation
Beer + Wine available for purchase
Slam Richmond December 2024
SATURDAY! Come catch us at Artspace for a free poetry workshop and open mic!
This will also be our third qualifier round for a spot on our Slam Team for Southern Fried 2025! Don’t wanna compete? Be a judge! Or sit back and enjoy the show.
5:00pm - Poetry Workshop
8:00pm - Slam
Followed by Open Mic
See you there Dec 7th!
December Community Art Day
Join us from 1:00-3:00 pm for an afternoon of making art!
NO RSVP
Just Come and get creative with us!
Free and Open to the Public
All ages.
Abilities Holiday Pop Up Market
Abilities Holiday Pop Up Market
Artspace is thrilled to be a vendor at this special event presented by Natalie’s Restaurant!
Shop, Sip, Support Abilities
Inclusive Gifts, Exclusive Finds
Kenya: My excellent art adventure! Pop-up Art Talk by Carl Patow
Kenya: My excellent art adventure! Pop-up Art Talk by Carl Patow
What I learned about art and artists during my residency in Nairobi.
Free and open to the public.
Opening Reception for Thrive Artspace Members’ Biennial
Enjoy an Opening Reception for our gallery-wide Biennial Members' Exhibition, Thrive!
Coinciding with Artspace’s 36th anniversary in December, the gallery’s signature biennial members’ show takes place from November 22, 2024, through December 21, 2024.
Curated by 1708 Gallery Executive Director Emily Smith, the aptly named THRIVE! exhibit will display the exceptional creative work of Artspace artists, underscoring Artspace’s deep commitment to supporting arts and education in the greater Richmond region.
Free and open to the public.
Figure Drawing at Artspace on November 12, 2024
Figure Drawing sessions every second Tuesday of the month.
$10 donation at the door.
Must be over 18.
Limited space – please arrive promptly.
OOYH Records @ Artspace: Second Mondays (11/11) - Eginli / Levin (NC) // Wolf in Wool
OOYH Records Second Mondays @ Artspace
Monday November 11, 2024
2833-A Hathaway Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
Doors at 7:30pm, Music at 8:00pm
$10
Beer + Wine available for purchase
ART PLAYSHOP: Paint your own "Starry Night" channeling Van Gogh
Come, bring a friend to paint in acrylic on a 12 x 16" canvas. No previous art experience needed. All materials are included. You will be taught step by step to paint your masterpiece. Canvases will have a pencil sketch of the painting, and we will paint together. You are free to interpret the painting in your style and color.
REGISTER WITH SUSAN BY 11/8. SEATING LIMITED
Susan Moncure sutiamo3@live.com
Slam Richmond November 2024: 2nd Southern Fried Slam Qualifier
Slam Richmond!
Writer’s Workshop: 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Open Mic: 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Live and in-person!
Free and open to the public
November Community Art Day
Join us from 1:00-3:00 pm for an afternoon of making art!
NO RSVP
Just Come and get creative with us!
Free and Open to the Public
All ages.
Oct/Nov 2024 Artist Talks ft. Paterson, Nolde, Prideaux, Shaw & Stramel
Learn more about our featured artists in this informal artist talk featuring: Simone Paterson, Megan Nolde, Martha Prideaux, and Katie Shaw and Renée Stramel.
Artist Talks: Saturday, October 26, 2pm
Free and Open to the Public
Oct/Nov 2024 Opening Reception for Paterson, Nolde, Prideaux, Shaw & Stramel
Artspace presents new exhibitions from October 25 - November 16, 2024. The opening reception, scheduled for Friday, October 25, 2024, 6-9 p.m., features artwork by Simone Paterson, Megan Nolde, Martha Prideaux, and Katie Shaw and Renée Stramel. A group exhibition of artwork by Artspace Artist Members will also be on view.
Free and Open to the Public
Opening Reception for Susan Cary’s “Mountain Magic” at Boyd Realty Group
Opening Reception for Susan Cary’s “Mountain Magic” 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 Susan Cary.
Exhibition Dates: October 25- November 16, 2024
Free and open to the public.
Fuse Ensemble at Artspace
Fuse Ensemble Performs at Artspace
Fuse Ensemble’s concert season Speech and Silence for 2024/2025 includes recent chamber works by Caroline Shaw, Brittany J. Green, Pamela Z, and Gina Biver, and a brand-new work for solo bass by bassist/composer Ethan Foote. The season also includes new video works by new media artist Edgar Endress, and the poetry of Colette Inez. Fuse Ensemble's very special guests include three Richmond artists: bass clarinetist JC Kuhl, and vocalists Ashley Larson and Laura Ann Singh. Opening group will be School Work, with Laura Ann Singh, Jc Kuhl, John Lilley, Bob Miller, Adam Hopkins, Scott Clark!
ART PLAYSHOP: Let Go, Open to the Mystery Within…Art experience in guided meditation, soul collage, journaling
All materials provided. Bring your curiosity and willingness to explore within. Like fall, we can let go and make room for the seeds of the next season. In a safe space, we listen to and express what is trying to emerge within.
REGISTER WITH SUSAN BY 10/17. SEATING LIMITED
Susan Moncure sutiamo3@live.com
Fodé Lassana Diabaté is So Hot Right Now!
Fodé Lassana Diabaté is So Hot Right Now
Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7pm
Doors open at 6:30
$18 adv/$20 door
TICKETS
Sponsored by Crawley Joyner
OOYH Records @ Artspace - *Third Tuesday* (10/15): Jessica Pavone (NYC) // Tony Martucci
OOYH Records Third Tuesday @ Artspace
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
2833-A Hathaway Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
Doors at 7:30pm, Music at 8:00pm
$15 cover
Beer + Wine available for purchase
Steppin' (Basics) Dance Lesson & Social with Thea Paul, Steppin' Out RVA
Music, Movement, and Modern Art!
Steppin' (Basics) Dance Lesson & Social with Thea Paul, Steppin' Out RVA
October 12, 2024
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Lesson)
6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Social)
Free and Open to the Public
Voluntary Donation: $10 cash at the door
Figure Drawing at Artspace on October 8
Figure Drawing sessions every second Tuesday of the month.
$10 donation at the door.
Must be over 18.
Limited space – please arrive promptly.
Slam Richmond October 2024: Lost and Found workshop / 1st Qualifier Slam for Southern Fried Poetry Festival in 2025
Slam Richmond!
Writer’s Workshop: 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Open Mic: 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Live and in-person!
Free and open to the public
October Community Art Day
Join us from 1:00-3:00 pm for an afternoon of making art!
NO RSVP
Just Come and get creative with us!
Free and Open to the Public
All ages.
Full Moon Cabaret² Gala
Full Moon Cabaret² Gala - A Square Affair!
Buy Tickets NOW $30 for the Gala on September 27!
A SQUARE DEAL! / Snag a square masterpiece for $50
Figure Drawing at Artspace on September 10
Figure Drawing sessions every second Tuesday of the month.
$10 donation at the door.
Must be over 18.
Limited space – please arrive promptly.
OOYH Records @ Artspace Second Mondays 9/9 - Daisy (Chi) / Dierker (Bmore) / Clark/Hopkins
We have a very special OOYH Records Second Mondays planned for September 9, featuring two guest performers from out of town, drummer Tim Daisy from Chicago, and multi-reeds player John Dierker from Baltimore. For fans of jazz and improvised music in Richmond (and beyond) this event is can't miss! Tim and Scott Clark will each present short sets for solo drum set, then the four musicians will perform as a first time quartet.
Tandem Choices: Poetry Workshop led by AnimeBlaque and Cel Landicho
Presented by Slam Richmond.
Led by AnimeBlaque and Cel Landicho
Writer’s Workshop: 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Open Mic: 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Live and in-person!
Free and open to the public
September Community Art Day
Join us from 1:00-3:00 pm for an afternoon of making art!
NO RSVP
Just Come and get creative with us!
Free and Open to the Public
All ages.
Abstract Art Playshop: Paint using your credit card, stick, whatcha ma bob...
Come, bring a friend to play in acrylic paint! You will be guided to unleash your inner artist in using uncommon tools to paint on a 12 x 16” canvas. All materials are included. No previous art experience needed.
RSVP/inquiries by 9/6
Seating limited
Susan sutiamo3@live.com