Music by Particio Vilanova

June Brings a Portuguese Flair to Art Works

Portugal artist, Patricio Vilanova and local artists exhibit at Art Works on the 4th Friday in June. The opening and reception is June 26th at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public.

HUMANITY by PATRICIO VILANOVA Patricio Vilanova is Portuguese, and lives in Oporto, Portugal. He is a graduate from ESAD in interior design. His work is exquisite and speaks to the human life, the soul and society in general. His inspiration is the pure feelings of a child. For a preview of his work click on YouTube - Painting by Patricio Vilanova.

JUNE ALL MEDIA SHOW This juried art show features many artists from Richmond and Virginia. Submissions are accepted from any artist and any medium. Call for Entries is June 19th & 20th at Art Works. The gallery talk and awards are presented at 7:30 at the opening reception.

WHEN CLOUDS DREAM by Kathy Yost Benham Centre Gallery East

A JOURNEY THROUGH COMPLEX AND PEACEFUL ART by Keith Taylor Centre Gallery West

RECENT WORK BY JOEL HOWARD Corner Gallery

Maximo Laura with his work

 

Peruvian Textiles are Featured at Art Works

It's all about threads, textile and weaving. Art Works is proud to present Maximo Laura on July 24th, the Fourth Friday monthly art shows and receptions. Maximo Laura is Peru's preeminent weaver of contemporary tapestries and rugs. Also opening is the monthly All Media Show and a variety of solo shows by local artists. The reception starts at 7 p.m. with live music. Free and open to the public.

LANDSCAPES OF THE SOUL by MAXIMO LAURA Maximo Laura brings a unique and fresh worldview to the traditional Aubusson, Kilim, Soumak and Anillado techniques. Working In 100% Andean alpaca, llama, wool and cotton, Maestro Laura weaves a world that reflects his personal as well as cultural views. His works are three-dimensional representations of Andean mythological themes drawn from Peru's rich history of pre-Colombian cultures such as the Incas and their modem day descendants the Quechua Indians.

JULY ALL MEDIA SHOW This juried art show features many artists from Richmond and Virginia. Submissions are accepted from any artist and any medium. Call for Entries is July 17th & 18th at Art Works. The gallery talk and awards are presented at 7:30 at the opening reception.

OCTOPUS' GARDEN by Richard Becker Centre Gallery East

THE WAY I SEE IT by Hugh Harris Centre Gallery West

IMPULSE by Piper Nicole Skylight Gallery

DIMENSIONALITY IN CLAY: Inspirations from Painting, Photographs, and Sculpture by Carolyn Gabb Corner Gallery

It's All About People and Their Pets @ Art Works

Each year Art Works partners with the art community to create a summer project and exhibit. In the past you've seen paint dropped from towers, paint blown by jet exhaust and last year we partnered with the Richmond SPCA and featured our four-legged friends - dogs and cats. This was so much fun and we raised over $1000 for the SPCA; we've decided to do it again. But wait there's more; join us 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. Join us October 23rd. The reception starts at 7 p.m. with live music. Free and open to the public.

DOGmatic CATrastrophe - Canines and Felines at Art Works This juried-all-media show is strictly about dogs and cats. Half of all proceeds goes to the Richmond SPCA. In addition to the gallery walls of artwork featuring dogs and cats, Richmond artists exhibit for sale - one of a kind doggy kitty art items. These items will be auctioned off and the entire proceeds go to the Richmond SPCA. Guests are invited to bring their pet and let them enjoy the special PET BAR (last year sponsored by Three Dog Bakery in Richmond VA.) The RICHMOND SPCA TAIL WAG'N will be on the premises on opening night so you can visit with some canine and feline friends who need a new home. Admission to the event is free. The DOGmatic CATrastrophe art show is a juried show. Work is accepted by any artist, any medium and pertains to dogs and/or cats. Call for Entries is on August 21st and 22nd at Art Works. The gallery talk and awards are presented at 7:30 at the opening reception.

2009 RESIDENT AND MEMBERS SHOW Members and Residents of Art Works Gallery show off their best work (a signature piece) in this annual show. . Awards will be present based on "the peoples' choice". Call for Entries is on August 21st and 22nd at Art Works. The people's choice awards are presented at 9:00 at the opening reception.

THE FASCINATION OF TREES by Sherri Wilson Conley Centre Gallery East

SHADOWS FROM THE GARDEN by Emma Lou Martin Centre Gallery West

RECENT WORKS SANTA DE HAVEN Corner Gallery

Join us September 25th for the 2009 monthly 4th Friday art event and receptions. The reception starts at 7 p.m. with live music. Free and open to the public.

SEPTEMBER ALL MEDIA SHOW 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 18th and 19th at Art Works. The gallery talk and awards are presented at 7:30 at the opening reception.

SCENES OF INSPIRATION by Sheila Holland Centre Gallery East

PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS by Janet Visser Centre Gallery West

RECENT WORKS BY GEORGE HUGHES Skylight Gallery

THE ART OF SURVIVING Curated by Terry Lynn Smith Corner Gallery

A Glimpse of Peru @ Art Works!

Legends & Myths of the Amazon & Aandes of South America: Joan Louis, son of Juan Aponte, comes from Peru to bring us his paintings. "I seek to find unifying themes in diversity of colors in the same way as I strive to find unifying principles in the diversity of life." With numerous prestigious exhibits, this will be Louis' first showing in the United States."Abstract fields and shapes coexist with still-life and illustrative figures. The rich earthy tones show a longing for the essential qualities of both real objects and of nebulous ideas." Jane Sandelin Gallery.

OCTOBER ALL MEDIA SHOW 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 16th & 17th at Art Works. The gallery talk and awards are presented at 7:30 at the opening reception.

THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY OF A SILVERSMITH by Linda Allard Centre Gallery West

SUSAN P. HICKS: PAINT, PIXELS, and FIBER Centre Gallery East

A HISTORY REPORT, NOT A FUTURE REPORT by Jessica Sims Skylight Gallery

CHRIS SEMTNER: RECENT PAINTINGS Corner Gallery

To wrap up the end of the 2000 decade, we'll present the DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING ART AFFAIR. In the spirit of the holidays we are open for 12 hours on Friday - November 277h from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. 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. This year special vendors will be inside and outside of the art center creating a truly festive occasion. This event is free and open to the public.

THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING ART AFFAIR This event has evolved over the years and we think this year's affair will be the best yet! The Forest Hill Farmer's Market Vendors will be featured on 4th Street outside the gallery as well as inside the gallery. We are making available to you, some of the best food, art, crafts, jewelry, pottery and fun gift items in Richmond. Visit the 50 and Below Gallery where everything is $50 or less - art for any budget. Be happy, buy art! Enjoy live holiday music .

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 20th and 21st at Art Works..

SIMPLY PHOTOGRAPHY The 6th 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 20th and 21st at Art Works. The gallery talk and awards are presented at 8:00 p.m. at the opening reception.

50 AND BELOW Everything is $50 or less. Find huge bargains for holiday giving. Give Art!

DIMENSIONAL FIGURATIVE PAINTINGS: MYTH, MEMORY AND VISION by Michael Gettings Centre Gallery East.

THE REAL MOURNING PARTY: PLEIN AIR DRAWINGS OF SCULPTURES IN HOLLYWOOD CEMETERY by Christine Ludke Centre Gallery West.

RECENT WORK BY MARIPAT HYATT Corner Gallery