July 25, 2008 - Friday

Shows run through August 17

Free admission.

Jazz Fusion Series by Elizabeth D. Schafer

Red Rocks by George Hughes

July Summer Events @ Art Works

The sound of music on canvas is brought to Art Works by way of St. Louis!

Join us July 25th for the live music, visual music and our monthly fourth Friday art event and receptions. The reception starts at 7 p.m. with live music. Free and open to the public.

The Exhibits:

• July All Media Show

  At 7:00 on Friday, 7/25 the opening reception and gallery talk will begin. This juried art show features many artists from Richmond and Virginia. Submissions are accepted from any artist and any medium. Call for Entries is on July 18th and 19th at Art Works.

• IMPROVISATIONS IN PAINT

  Elizabeth D. Schafer comes to us from St. Louis MS and will exhibit art about music and sound. Her inspiration is "music with soul" which includes classical, jazz, the blues, bluegrass, funk and rock. www.artbyliz.com

• FACES OF THE FOREST by GORDON ROBERTSON

  Gordon's sculptures carved in to tree trunks can be found in the Centre Gallery East

• FIGURE SHOW- Curated by GUY CHIAZZA

  The Corner Gallery will feature works by various artists all dealing with the human figure.

• WORKS BY GEORGE HUGHES

  Paintings by Hughes will be displayed in Centre Gallery West.

Click Here for more information on the exhibits listed above.

The Activities and Entertainment:

• Meet the Artists is 07/25/2008 Friday 7-10 PM.
• Live music.

Shows run through August 17, 2008 noon-6PM Tuesday - Sunday.

August 22, 2008 - Friday

Shows run through Sept. 21

Free admission.

Buddah by Vinnie Gonzalez

Smith Family Meditations VIII, Geraldine Keifer and Bruce Keifer

Cool down August with Cool Art @ Art Works

It's all about the People!

Join us August 22th for the annual Art Works Member and Residents' Exhibit. Visitors on opening night pick their 3 favorite pieces and the People's Choice Awards are presented at the end of the evening. The reception starts at 7 p.m. with live music. Free and open to the public.

The Exhibits:

Art Works' fourth-Friday art shows and receptions will be held at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and feature:

• Art Works Annual Themed All Media Show: DOG DAYS OF SUMMER & HOT CATS!

  Art Works and the Richmond SPCA are partnering to present this fun canine/feline art show and fund raiser. Half of all proceeds go to the Richmond SPCA. Admission is free. Many of the artworks featuring dogs and cats will be part of the silent auction. Guests are invited to bring their dog or cat and let them enjoy the special pet bar. Tour the "Dog House" - a gallery transformed into a Doggy (or Masters?) abode. This is a juried art show. Work is accepted by any artist, any medium and pertains to dogs and/or cats. Call for Entries is on August 15th and 16th at Art Works. .

• Annual August Gallery Member Show @ Art Works

  Members and Residents of Art Works Gallery show off their best work (a signature piece) in this annual show. Awards will be presented based on "the peoples' choice". Between 7 pm and 8 p.m. vote for your favorite pieces - 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. The People's Choice Awards will be tallied and presented at 8:30pm.

• SEIZING THE MOMENT by IRWIN SHISHKO

  Irwin Shishko presents a solo show of his recent works. Irwin's quirky and resonating photographs will be featured in the Centre Gallery East.

• VINNIE GONZALEZ Recent Works

  Gonzalez's work is exhibited in the Centre Gallery West.

• Tints, Tones and Monotones: Selections from the Nimrod Hall Series by GERALDINE KEIFER

Geraldine's mixed media works will be on display in the Skylight Gallery.

 

The Activities and Entertainment:

• Meet the Artists is 08/22/2008 Friday 7-10 PM.
• Live music.

Shows run through September 21, 2008 noon-6PM Tuesday - Sunday.

September 26, 2008 - Friday

Shows run through October 19

Free admission.

Urban Cowboy by Shane Booth

Season Opens - September 2008 @ Art Works

1212 Gallery National Juried All Media Exhibition benefiting the Richmond Men's Chorus is hosted at Art Works!

Join us September 26th for this national and international exhibit of paintings, sculpture, photography and mixed media. , visual music and our monthly fourth Friday art event and receptions. The reception starts at 7 p.m. with live music. Free and open to the public. You'll see:

Fourth Friday Art Exhibits @ Art Works featuring:

• INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SPACES by DOROTHY ELLIS

  An art veteran, Ellis uses paintings, monoprints, and a variety of other processes to create her beautiful abstracted landscapes. Her recent work will be on display in the Centre Gallery East.

• SEPTEMBER ALL MEDIA SHOW

  At 7:00 on Friday, 9/26 the opening reception and gallery talk will begin. This juried art show features many artists from Richmond and Virginia. Submissions are accepted from any artist and any medium. Call for Entries is on September 19th and 20th at Art Works.

• 1212 GALLERY NATIONAL JURIED ALL MEDIA EXHIBTION FOR RICHMOND MEN'S CHORUS

  Martin McFadden and Lynn Limon of 1212 Gallery in Manchester bring this juried national and international exhibit to Art Works. This exhibit promotes the Richmond Men's Chorus' signature fund-raising event to be held in September, also at Art Works. For more information see www.1212galleryrichmond.com.

• THE ART OF SURVIVAL III, Curated by TERRY SMITH

  This annual group exhibition features work by and about cancer survivors. A portion of the proceeds go to charity supporting the cause.

• WORKS BY MARTIN MCFADDEN

  Martin McFadden, director of the 1212 Gallery, presents his award winning photography in the Skylight Gallery.

The Activities and Entertainment:

• Meet the Artists is 09/26/2008 Friday 7-10 PM.
• Live music.

Shows run through October 19, 2007 noon-6PM Tuesday - Sunday.

October 24, 2007 - Friday

Shows run through November 21

Free admission.

Celebration at Art Works!- October 2008

It's Art Works' 5th Anniversary and we're celebrating in a very special way on opening night.

Join us October 24th to celebrate 1825 days of art in Manchester brought to you by Art Works. We're celebrating with an exhibit of Hispanic Women in the Arts and Fred Chiroboga brings us an exhibit that causes you to look up as well as all around. This night is a milestone for the art center and we plan to celebrate - festival style! The reception starts at 7 p.m. with live music. Free and open to the public

The Exhibits:

• FRED CHIROBOGA

  Chiroboga is a resident of Richmond by way of Ecuador and Columbia. He has created an exhibit specifically for Art Works' gallery, so look all around and UP to take in all of this amazing exhibit.

• October All Media Show

  At 7:00 on Friday, 10/24 the opening reception and gallery talk will begin. This juried art show features many artists from Richmond and Virginia. Submissions are accepted from any artist and any medium. Call for Entries is on October 17th and 18th at Art Works.

• HISPANIC WOMEN IN THE ARTS

  Hispanic women's art will be exhibited in The Skylight Gallery at Art Works.

• WORKS BY CHRIS SEMTNER

  Semtner displays masterful figurative paintings reminiscent of 17th century Dutch Genre paintings. His figures are often placed strategically in looming, angular interiors adding an air of mystery and narration.

• MARY ELLEN LEE- Recent Works

  Recent works by the artist exhibited in the Centre Gallery West

The Activities and Entertainment:

• Expect something unique, exciting and fun for our Anniversary Show! TBA
• Meet the Artists is 10/24 Friday 7-10 PM.
• Live music.

Shows run through November 21, 2007 noon-6PM Tuesday - Sunday.

The Annual After Thanksgiving Crafts and Art Shows 2008

It's our 5th year of presenting the DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING ART AFFAIR. In the spirit of the holidays we are open for 12 hours on Friday - November 28th from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.

The DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING ART AFFAIR has evolved over the years and we think this year's affair will be the best yet! Friday, November 28th, Shopping, music, refreshments and door prizes start at 10 a.m. and continue until 7 p.m. when the art shows receptions and ceremonies begin. In addition to the 75 artists studios and 4 galleries, the 50 and Below Gallery starts in our Corner Gallery and extends to every nook and cranny of the art center. You are sure to find something exciting, that perfect gift you've been looking for.

Festivities last until 10 p.m. and continue through December!

This event is free and open to the public.

• Visit the 50 and Below Gallery where everything is $50 or less - art for any budget. Be happy, buy art!

• Starting at 10 a.m. art vendors will show their wares in the Jane Sandelin Gallery. Holiday music will be performed all day and refreshments will be served. Holiday door prizes will be given away every hour, on the hour.

At 7 p.m. the Exhibits and Receptions begin featuring:

• November All Media Show

At 7:00 on Friday, the opening reception and gallery talk will begin. This art show features many artists from Richmond and Virginia. Submissions are accepted from any artist and any medium. Call for Entries is on November 21st and 22nd at Art Works.

• Simply Photography

The 5th Annual photography show will be exhibited in the Jane Sandelin Gallery. This is a juried show and gives photographers an opportunity to display "just photography". Call for Entries is on November 21st and 22nd at Art Works.

WORKS BY LINDA WINKLER

Winkler's quirky yet poetic work will be displayed in the Centre Gallery East

• SPIRIT OF THE ABSTRACT by ROGER MCCLUNG

  The Center Gallery West displays the profound minimalist color abstractions of Roger McClung.

The Activities and Entertainment:

Art Makes Great Gifts.

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