About us

Mission

The Visual Arts Center of Richmond engages the community in the creative process through the visual arts.

We believe there is a creative spirit in all of us that nourishes our humanity and enriches our society. We foster a creative culture that encourages people of all backgrounds, ages and skill levels to explore, participate and experiment in the visual arts.

Affiliate support for the Visual Arts Center of Richmond is provided by investors in the ArtsFund, grants from the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the Arts and Cultural Funding Consortium and the National Endowment for the Arts.

History

Elisabeth Scott Bocock founded the Hand Workshop in 1963 because she wanted young people to learn to work and create with their hands. Today, the Visual Arts Center remains at the heart of the Richmond arts community.

In Support of:

Virginia For the Arts

Craft & Design

Now accepting artist applications for 2008 at zapplication.org. Deadline: May 25

Adult Summer Classes

The 2008 adult class schedule is now posted!

Adult Class Insert

Artventure

Check out the Summer Artventure class schedule!

Artventure Youth and Kid Classes