Accessibility

The Visual Arts Center of Richmond strives to make art accessible for everyone, and our team is dedicated to working with studio users and students to make accommodations when possible.

Please note that many art-making processes require the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, fine motor skills or finger dexterity, repetitive motions, vision, and some amount of physical strength. All studios except Drawing North are accessible by ramp or elevator, and additional studio-specific accessibility notes are listed below.

Studios features are subject to change, and we encourage community members to contact VisArts with any accessibility-related questions or accommodation requests upon registering for classes or applying for studio access.

Studios

Clay
Clay studios 1 + 2 have one wheelchair accessible wheel in each room. Clay 2 has two steps down to the glazing room, but can be accessed through Clay 1.

Drawing + Painting
Drawing North is not accessible by wheelchair, as it has a stairwell.

Digital Lab

The digital fabrication studio (also known as the Fab Lab) is located down three steps; the connected computer lab is accessible.

Letterpress
The Letterpress studio has two steps down to access the room, but is accessible through an exterior door. A front desk person can help you enter.

Woodshop
The Woodshop has a short steep ramp.

Parking

VisArts’ designated handicapped spaces are located in a small, asphalted parking lot at the corner of West Main Street and North Allen Avenue. Read more about parking at VisArts →

What about financial accessibility?

VisArts is proud to offer a Financial Aid program, covering up to 95% of class tuition expenses and fees. Learn more about Financial Aid →

Questions, comments, concerns?

Contact VisArts’ Guest + Student Services team at (804) 353-0094 or [email protected].