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VisArts to Honor Patty Wilkerson with Distinguished Service Award at 36th Annual Collectors’ Night, Presented by Dominion Energy

May 01, 2022 Blog

The Visual Arts Center of Richmond will honor Patty Wilkerson with the organization’s Distinguished Service Award on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at VisArts’ 36th Annual Collectors’ Night, Presented by Dominion Energy.  VisArts’ Distinguished Service Award honors a longtime friend of the organization who has demonstrated a sustained and extraordinary commitment to the center. This year’s award is sponsored by […]

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VisArts Welcomes Veterans from New Community Partner, STAR Program, for On-Site Arts Classes

April 29, 2022 Blog

Richmond, VA. (April 29, 2022) The Visual Arts Center of Richmond has partnered with the Servicemember Transitional Advanced Rehabilitation (STAR) program to bring veterans on-site each season, for skill-building workshops in the arts center’s clay, metals, glass, woodworking, photography and printmaking studios. This spring, VisArts will welcome a group of 25 veterans on-site from the […]

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Resident Artists Amarise Carreras, Eric Rivera Barbeito and Sayaka Suzuki Showcase New Art in “Mira, Miru” Exhibition at VisArts.

April 26, 2022 Blog

(Richmond, VA) On Friday, April 22, the Visual Arts Center of Richmond (VisArts) hosted a closing reception for “Mira, Miru,” an exhibition of works by VisArts’ annual resident artists: Amarise Carreras, Eric Rivera Barbeito and Sayaka Suzuki.   Carreras, Barbeito and Suzuki are the visual artists in VisArts 2021-2022 Annual Resident Artist Program. Their exhibition explored […]

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Meet the Curator: Caroline Wright discusses “Mira, Miru,” the 2022 VisArts Resident Artist Exhibition

April 22, 2022 Features

Caroline Wright is the consulting curator behind the Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s resident exhibition, “Mira, Miru.” Caroline is no stranger to VisArts — she worked as Director of Exhibition Programming at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond from 2011-2016. In this role, she curated contemporary art exhibitions in an extensive range of media and […]

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VisArts’ Updated Mask Policy to Take Effect March 14

March 11, 2022 Blog

Richmond, VA. (Mar. 10, 2022) — The Visual Arts Center of Richmond is updating its masking policy to align with CDC COVID-19 Community Level Guidelines beginning Monday, March 14, 2022. Starting Monday, March 14, 2022, mask-wearing within the Visual Arts Center of Richmond will be optional based on CDC Community Level Guidelines. Guests are welcome […]

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VisArts Announces Jude Schlotzhauer as Recipient of Shelly Shepherd Master Teacher Award

February 28, 2022 Blog

The Visual Arts Center of Richmond announced artist and long-time instructor Jude Schlotzhauer as the recipient of the 2022 Shelly Shepherd Master Teacher Award. The Master Teacher Award goes to an instructor who exemplifies VisArts’ mission through their excellence, creativity, and dedication to their students. Students, staff, faculty, board members and the public nominate an […]

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Q&A With Writer & Illustrator James Callahan

February 28, 2022 Features

Richmond-based writer and illustrator James Callahan graduated from VCU’s Communication Arts and Design program with a focus on Illustration in 2001. Over the years he’s created thousands of drawings for comics, records, clothing, skateboards, and every other imaginable printable surface, including the cover of VisArts’ Spring 2022 class catalog. Each year, the Visual Arts Center […]

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ArtVenture Summer Camp is Now Enrolling for Summer 2022

January 31, 2022 Blog

The Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s ArtVenture Summer Camp opened registration to VisArts members on Wednesday, January 26 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  2 at 9 a.m. At VisArts, kids make […]

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VisArts Accepting Applications for Spring/Summer 2022 Studio Access Residency Program

January 06, 2022 Blog

The Visual Arts Center of Richmond (VisArts) is currently accepting applications for the Spring/Summer Studio Access Residency program. The application deadline closes on February 2, 2022. VisArts’ Studio Access Residency is designed to support two emerging or established visual artists to develop new ideas and foster artistic exploration by providing free access to VisArts’ 17 […]

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VisArts Implements New Vaccination Requirement and COVID-19 Policy Updates

January 06, 2022 Blog

The Visual Arts Center of Richmond will require that all adults ages 18 and over be fully vaccinated, as defined by the CDC, to attend in-person classes or participate in studio access programs. This requirement will take effect on March 28, 2022. Individuals must provide proof of vaccination and have this verified before attending their […]

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VisArts Closed on Monday, January 3

January 03, 2022 Blog

Due to inclement weather, the Visual Arts Center of Richmond will be closed on Monday, January 3rd.  Please check our website and social media platforms for up-to-date information about our schedule.

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VisArts Raises Over $16,000 During ‘Of Mud & Blood’ Exhibition Silent Auction

December 22, 2021 Blog

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

November 29, 2021 Blog Features

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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VisArts Unveils “Granby House” During CRAFT + DESIGN Weekend: Its Most Recent Property Acquisition Will Serve as Resident-Artist Housing.

November 22, 2021 Blog

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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