VisArts Closed Dec. 24 Through January 3
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond will be closed from Friday, Dec. 24 through January 2, 2022. VisArts will re-open on Monday, January 3rd, 2022.
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VisArts Raises Over $16,000 During ‘Of Mud & Blood’ Exhibition Silent Auction
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond raised over $16,000 at the conclusion of the “Of Mud & Blood” exhibition silent auction. The artwork at the exhibition were collaborative works between Central Virginia-based ceramicists and tattoo artists. “Of Mud & Blood” explored these centuries-old crafts through various vessels, sculptures and other forms. The ‘Unlucky Strike Vase’ […]
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Q&A With Matt Cricchio, Author and Instructor of VisArts’ Yearlong Novel-Writing Class
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond is giving aspiring novelists the perfect opportunity to kick-start their writing careers in 2022. VisArts’ yearlong novel-writing class kicks off again this January. In this special class, writers will have the chance to spend an entire year workshopping their writing with Richmond-based author, Matt Cricchio. Cricchio is a Navy […]
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The Visual Arts Center of Richmond will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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VisArts Unveils “Granby House” During CRAFT + DESIGN Weekend: Its Most Recent Property Acquisition Will Serve as Resident-Artist Housing.
November 22, 2021 (Richmond, VA), The Visual Arts Center of Richmond (VisArts) unveiled its most recent acquisition, a residential property at 1 Granby Street, during its 57th Annual Craft + Design weekend. Craft + Design, which took place online this year, is a three-day signature event that celebrates local, regional, and national craft arts. “Granby […]
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Over 500 Guests Attend “Of Mud & Blood” Opening; Pieces Up for Auction Until Dec. 20
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond (VisArts) hosted over 500 guests at the opening for “Of Mud & Blood,” an exhibition that features collaborative works by Central Virginia-based ceramicists and tattoo artists. The exhibition explores these centuries-old crafts through various vessels, sculptures and many other forms. Known for their own traditional styles and techniques, the […]
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Virginia This Morning Features Craft + Design
Virginia This Morning invites VisArts Executive Director Stefanie Fedor on air to discuss the 57th Annual Craft + Design Show.
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VisArts Resident Artist Exhibition Celebrates Diverse Mediums in a Week-long Exhibition, “Where the Pieces Fall”
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond (VisArts) hosted over 140 guests at the opening for “Where the Pieces Fall,” a culmination of works by 15 Studio Access resident artists at VisArts. The artists used different mediums to answer the question, “What happens when something falls apart? Can they be put back together and become something […]
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VisArts resident artist exhibition, “Where the Pieces Fall” included in River City Roundup.
VisArts resident artist exhibition, “Where the Pieces Fall” included in Richmond Magazine’s River City Roundup; the best things to see, do and experience this week.
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R•Home does an extensive write-up on Rise + Shine featured speaker Mary Welch Fox Stasik
R•Home sits down with and interviews 2021 Rise + Shine featured speaker, Mary Welch Fox Stasik.
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CRAFT + DESIGN History Highlighted in Richmond Magazine
Journalist Harry Kollatz Jr. writes about the “crafty debut” of the Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s annual CRAFT + DESIGN show in Richmond magazine’s November 2021 issue.
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Richmond Magazine features Rise + Shine Speaker Mary Welch Fox Stasik
Richmond Magazine interviews Rise + Shine speaker, Mary Welch Fox Stasik ahead of 57th Annual CRAFT + DESIGN weekend.
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RICtoday Features VisArts’ “Where the Pieces Fall” Resident Exhibition
RICtoday did a brief write-up on VisArts’ resident exhibition, “Where the Pieces Fall.”
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VisArts Announces Rise + Shine Featured Speaker: Interior Designer Mary Welch Fox Stasik, Host of HGTV’s “Breaking Bland”
Interior designer and host of HGTV’s “Breaking Bland” Mary Welch Fox Stasik will be the featured speaker at Rise + Shine as part of VisArts’ 57th annual Craft + Design show which takes place online from Nov. 19-21, 2021. Richmond Magazine brings Stasik, host of HGTV’s “Breaking Bland” to the virtual Rise + Shine event to talk about […]
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Meet Theodore Taylor III, the Award-Winning, Richmond-based Illustrator Behind the Cover of VisArts’ 2022 Winter Catalog.
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s winter class registration opens on Wednesday, October 27 and Richmond-based illustrator Theodore Taylor III is behind the user-interface-inspired illustrations for the cover of the 2022 Winter catalog. Taylor draws from a wide range of interests for his work: comics, video games, street art and music. But his inspiration […]
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Ceramics Meets Tattoo Art in “Of Mud & Blood” Exhibition Opening at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, Nov 12
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond presents “Of Mud & Blood,” an exhibition that features collaborative works by Central Virginia-based ceramicists and tattoo artists. This exhibit will open on Friday, Nov. 12, with a public reception from 5:30-7 p.m. and will be on view at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s True F. Luck Gallery until Jan 9, 2022; […]
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“Where the Pieces Fall,” A Group Exhibition by VisArts Resident Artists Opens November 1
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond will be hosting an exhibition titled “Where the Pieces Fall.” This exhibit is a culmination of works by 15 resident artists at VisArts. The public will have the opportunity to experience this exhibition from Nov. 1-7 at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s True F. Luck Gallery. The opening reception is […]
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Over 300 Guests Attend “Blip of the Moment” Opening; Exhibit closes Oct. 24
“Blip of the Moment” a joint exhibition of work by Matt Lively and Ed Trask as presented by the Visual Arts Center of Richmond (VisArts) and Glave Kocen Consulting opened on Friday, September 17. It will show at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s True F. Luck Gallery until October 24, 2021. The opening event […]
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The Royal Pig and Curbside Café win top prizes at the 8th Annual VisArts Chili Throwdown
The Royal Pig and Curbside Café were declared chili champions at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s 8th Annual Chili Throwdown on Friday, Oct. 1. More than 500 people attended the event that benefits VisArts, making this year’s fundraiser the most successful yet. The Cary Street Ramblers performed traditional string band music as guests picked out handmade ceramic bowls made and donated by local clay […]
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Registration for VisArts Holiday Mini Session Opens to Members Wednesday, Oct. 6
Registration for VisArts’ holiday mini session opens on Wednesday, October 6 at 9 a.m. for VisArts members. Holiday mini registration opens to the general public on Wednesday, October 13 at 9 a.m. VisArts members get early access to class registration, 10% off tuition, discounted event tickets and more. Neet tuition assistance? Check out our income-based, […]
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VisArts Announces Craft + Design Online for 2021, Cancels In-Person Event at Main Street Station
Richmond, Va. (October 5, 2021) The Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s board unanimously voted to cancel the in-person Craft + Design show at Main Street Station in favor of a virtual event that highlights artists’ work and prioritizes the buyer experience. Craft + Design Online will go live November 19 – 21, 2021 and will be […]
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VisArts launches 3 New Take + Make Kits
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond launched three new Take + Make Kits for the fall 2021 season. Make A Chia Pet with Adam Burke; Exploring Shibori: Tie-Dye Your Own Bandana with Alex Foster; and Screen Monotypes 3 Ways with Jordan Brown are now available in the VisArts online shop for purchase. Take + Make […]
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Over 150 Handmade, Ceramic Bowls and Mugs are Ready for the VisArts Chili Throwdown, Thanks to Resident-artist, Kourtenay Plummer
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond will host its eighth annual VisArts Chili Throwdown on Friday, October 1. Adult admission to the event includes a handmade ceramic bowl—made and donated by local clay artists—a drink ticket and a bowl of delicious chili chosen from over 20 local restaurants. In the months leading up to this popular VisArts fundraiser event, Chili Throwdown Clay Art […]
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Over 20 Restaurants Will Participate in VisArts’ 8th Annual Chili Throwdown on Oct. 1
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond hosts its eighth annual Chili Throwdown event on Fri., Oct. 1 from 5 to 9 p.m., with early access for VisArts members from 5 to 6 p.m. This year’s event will feature chili from over 20 area restaurants, beer, wine, and live music by The Cary Street Ramblers. This COVID-conscious event will be held mainly outdoors in the VisArts Cabell Courtyard, rear […]
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VisArts Welcomes New Staff Members to its Team
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond (VisArts) added three new hires to its team. Clarissa Bannor joins the staff as Marketing and Communications Manager. In her role, Clarissa is responsible for VisArts external communications, including all programmatic marketing efforts. Clarissa earned an MA in Arts Management from George Mason University, specializing in Arts Marketing & […]
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