VisArts Closed on Friday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond will be closed for studio updates on Friday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. VisArts will re-open at 5 p.m. for Second Fridays and open studio hours.
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VisArts to Host Reading by Nationally Recognized Poet, Steve Scafidi
On Saturday, June 29, VisArts will host a public reading by nationally recognized poet, Steve Scafidi. The reading runs from 5-6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. This event is made possible thanks to generous support from Carole Weinstein. Scafidi is the author of Sparks from a Nine-Pound Hammer (Louisiana State University Press, […]
read moreVisArts Closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
read moreVisArts to Open Annual “[Work]” Exhibition on Friday, June 21
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond will open its annual “[Work]” exhibition on Friday, June 21 with a reception from 6-8 p.m. in the center’s True F. Luck Gallery. “[Work]” features art created by VisArts faculty, staff and board members. The show includes examples of all media taught at VisArts’ 1812 West Main Street building, including: […]
read moreVisArts Announces New Emerging Artist Residency Program
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond is launching a new residency program for emerging artists. The residency program is funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and makes it possible for VisArts to invite three visual artists, one creative writer and one curator to spend 11 months making new work on site. The program is […]
read moreCraft + Design Artist Application Window Open, Applications Due May 26 at Midnight
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond is accepting exhibitor applications for its 55th Annual Craft + Design Show, which takes place November 22-24, 2019 at Main Street Station. Applications are available online through Juried Art Services and the deadline to apply is May 26, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. Now in its 55th year, Craft + Design is a […]
read moreDue to Inclement Weather, VisArts Will Close at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 19
Due to inclement weather, the Visual Arts Center of Richmond will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 19. All evening classes are cancelled.
read moreVisArts to Co-Host 54th Annual NCECA Conference in Richmond, March 25-28, 2020
The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) will host its 54th annual conference in Richmond, Virginia on March 25-28, 2020 at the Great Richmond Convention Center. The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts is a non-profit, membership organization that fosters global education and appreciation for the ceramic arts. The Visual Arts […]
read moreVisArts to Host Play Day on May 18
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond will host its annual spring open house, Play Day, on Saturday, May 18. At Play Day, kids and adults make art projects in more than a dozen studios throughout VisArts’ 30,000-square foot facility. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is free. Beer and food […]
read moreSummer Class Registration Opens April 10 for VisArts Members
Registration for summer classes at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond opens on Wednesday, April 10 at 9 a.m. for VisArts members. Summer class registration opens to the general public on Wednesday, April 17 at 9 a.m. VisArts members get early access to class registration, 10 percent off tuition, discounted event tickets and more. To learn […]
read moreSolo Exhibition By Susan Iverson Goes on View at VisArts April 12
An exhibition of work by Susan Iverson titled “The Color of No” will open at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond on Friday, April 12. An artist talk will take place at 5:30 p.m., with a public reception to follow from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition runs through June 2. Iverson is an artist […]
read moreOver 900 Richmond Art Students Recognized as Scholastic Art & Writing Award Winners by Visual Arts Center of Richmond
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond has announced the regional award recipients of the 2019 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Presented by the nonprofit organization, the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the country’s longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and recognition program for creative students in grades 7 through […]
read moreVisArts Will Open at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 14
Due to inclement weather, the Visual Arts Center of Richmond will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 14.
read moreSpring Class Registration Opens on January 16
Registration for spring classes at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond opened on Wednesday, Jan. 16 for VisArts members. Registration for spring classes opens on Wednesday, Jan. 23 for the general public. Browse the printable catalog.
read moreArtVenture Summer Camp Registration is Open
Registration for the Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s ArtVenture Summer Camp opened to VisArts members on Wednesday, January 30 at 9 a.m. VisArts is offering over 250 art classes this summer for kids aged 5 to 14 years old. Registration opens to the general public on Wednesday, February 6 at 9 a.m. At VisArts, kids make real […]
read moreVisArts Announces Holiday 2018 Hours
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond will close at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. VisArts will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
read moreVisArts Closing at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 11 due to inclement weather. Please check our website and social media outlets for updates.
read moreVisArts Closed on Friday, November 30
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond will be closed on Friday, November 30 for studio cleaning and updates. VisArts will re-open on Saturday, December 1 at 9 a.m.
read moreTwenty VCUarts Graduates to Exhibit at VisArts’ 54th Annual Craft + Design Show, November 16-18
Now in its 54th year, the Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s Craft + Design Show showcases the work of over 150 artists from across the nation. This year, 20 of those artists have ties to VCUarts. These VCU grads are skilled craftspeople who will bring a variety of museum-quality craft to VisArts’ weekend-long shopping event. […]
read moreBrowse the Winter 2019 Course Catalog
Download a printable version of the Winter 2019 course catalog below. Member registration opens October 17, 2018, and registration opens to the general public October 24. View Winter Catalog
read moreWinter Class Registration Opens Wednesday, October 17
Members of the Visual Arts Center of Richmond can register for winter classes starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17. Registration opens to the general public at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 24. VisArts is offering over 200 adult art classes and 40 youth and family art classes during the winter session. The center has over 60 brand […]
read moreVisArts Closed After 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 11
Due to the threat of severe weather, the Visual Arts Center of Richmond will close at 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 11. Please check our website and social media accounts for updates regarding Friday.
read moreVisArts Celebrates New Chapter for Its Clay Program with a Fun, Fall Event
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond will host its fifth annual Art Junction Chili Throwdown on Friday, October 5. This clay-centric fundraiser comes at a good time; VisArts recently expanded its ceramics program, adding a third clay studio named for the late Jim Valentine, a longtime ceramics teacher. Adult admission to the Oct. 5 Chili […]
read moreVisual Arts Center of Richmond to Host 48-Hour Art-making Event
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond (VisArts) will be open for 48-straight hours on the weekend of October 19-21, 2018, as part of a new event the center is launching called “48-to-Create.” The weekend-long make-a thon gives Richmond’s artists and writers uninterrupted time and space to finish old projects and start new ones. At the […]
read moreEvening Classes Cancelled: Monday, September 17
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond has cancelled its classes starting after 5 p.m. on Monday, September 17 due to tornado warnings in the area. Students can expect an email about rescheduling classes.
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