Due 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.
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North Carolina-Based Illustrator Kristen Solecki is the Artist Behind VisArts’ Cat-filled Summer Catalog
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s summer class registration opens on Wednesday, April 17 and VisArts recently released a special catalog, illustrated by North Carolina-based artist Kristen Solecki, the center’s current Illustrator-in-Residence. Solecki said the concept for VisArts’ catalog came from an idea about her own studio space. “The inspiration for the summer catalog is pretty much my dream studio,” she […]
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Solo Exhibition by Susan Iverson Explores the Complexity of the Word “No”
An exhibition of work by Susan Iverson titled “The Color of No” opens at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond on Friday, April 12. “The Color of No” showcases over 40 colorful tapestries produced by Iverson over the last five years, each emblazoned with the word “no.” An established, Richmond-based artist and master weaver, Iverson taught in Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Craft […]
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VisArts 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 […]
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VisArts 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 […]
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Summer 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 […]
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Dwell Includes Craft + Design in their Journey by Design for Richmond
On March 27, Dwell included Craft + Design as a part of their Journey by Design series for Richmond.
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Solo 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 […]
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NBC12 Produces Special Segment on Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
On February 24, NBC12 featured VisArts in a segment dedicated to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
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VisArts to Honor Former Board Member Brian Jackson with Distinguished Service Award at 33rd Annual Collectors’ Night
Local attorney Brian Jackson will join the ranks of the Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s past Distinguished Service Award winners on March 16 when he is honored for his contributions to the community arts center at its 33rd annual Collectors’ Night art auction. During the seven years he served on VisArts’ board, Jackson led the way on […]
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Kids Make Art with Professional Artists at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s Summer Camp
At the Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s ArtVenture Summer Camp, kids make art with the help of professional, working artists. Each summer, VisArts brings in painters, woodworkers, potters, photographers, graphic designers, filmmakers and other creative educators who design classes specifically for kids. These artists often have decades of experience in their medium or a bachelor […]
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Richmond Magazine Features VisArts in “Where to Buy Art in Richmond” Article
On February 6, Richmond magazine featured VisArts in an article titled: “Where to Buy Art in Richmond.”
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Over 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 […]
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Richmond-based Illustrator Jamie Douglas Celebrates Artists of All Ages in VisArts’ Spring 2019 Catalog Cover Design
Richmond-based Illustrator Jamie Douglas is the artist behind the cover design of the Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s spring 2019 class catalog. As part of VisArts’ Illustrator-in-Residence program, Douglas created a design that celebrates the idea that people of all ages can learn and grow as artists. “I wanted to make a picture about growing up […]
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VisArts 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.
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Spring 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.
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ArtVenture 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 […]
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VisArts 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.
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Erika Carter, Author of Lucky You, to Teach VisArts’ Yearlong Novel Writing Class
Finding the courage to write a novel isn’t easy, but the Visual Arts Center of Richmond is giving local writers the perfect chance to put pen to paper. VisArts’ yearlong novel writing class kicks off again this January, giving students the chance to spend an entire year learning from and workshopping their writing with award-winning […]
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VisArts 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.
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Curator Q&A: Lauren Ross on Emmy Bright, Jessica Heikes and Leigh Suggs Exhibition
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond will host an opening reception for “I><YOU><WE,” an exhibition of work by Emmy Bright, Jessica Heikes and Leigh Suggs, on Friday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m. This group show is the culmination of three artists’ years-long process of collaborative dialogue, art-making and friendship. Guest curated by St. Louis-based curator […]
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VisArts 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.
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Craft+Design Featured Artist Ryan Lawless Appears on Virginia This Morning
On Nov. 15, Craft+Design Featured Artist Ryan Lawless did a special wheel throwing demonstration on Virginia This Morning, produced by CBS6. The Art of Ceramic Making with Ryan Lawless
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Twenty 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. […]
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VisArts Executive Director Stefanie Fedors Joins Leigh Suggs on NBC12’s “12 About Town”
On Nov. 13, VisArts Executive Director Stefanie Fedor appeared on NBC12’s “12 About Town” segment with Richmond artist Leigh Suggs. Stefanie and Leigh highlighted the Penland School of Crafts Booth at Craft+Design 2018. 54th Annual Craft and Design
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