The Visual Arts Center of Richmond engages the community in the creative process through the visual arts. Use our site to discover the adult art classes, youth art classes, events and art exhibitions through which you can explore your creative spirit.

second friday sampler

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Friday, March 12
7-9 PM

Join us on Friday evening for Second Friday Sampler, a free sneak preview of what it’s like to take a class at VisArts. Please arrive early, as spots are limited! Choose from:

Clay Wheel Throwing:
Ever wonder what is was like to throw a pot? Come to the Friday night sampler, and have a hands on experience working on the potter’s wheel Focus will be on process not product, so come have some fun!

Mixed Media and Oil Pastel Experiments:
Try your hand at Oil Pastels, a versatile medium that offers the density of color of oil paints and the freedom of drawing! Using pastels, graphite and various grounds, we’ll work with still-life elements to create interesting and dynamic drawings.

Collectors Night 2010

Collectors Night 2010

Collectors Night 2010 will take place at VisArts on Friday, March 19. From unique experiences to the finest fine art, Collectors Night presents a variety of appealing auction offerings, as well as a delicious dinner, and raises funds in support of the Center’s programs and exhibitions.

For more information about the event and sponsorship opportunities, click here.

New exhibition closing soon

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On display January 15 – March 21, 2010, Fragments of Our Imagination: Narrative Jewelry by the Collaborative Partnership of Kranitzky & Overstreet surveys the creations of Richmond artists Robin Kranitzky and Kim Overstreet.

Read more and view images from the exhibition here.

Read an article about the exhibition published in Style Weekly here.

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Register for Creativity Forum 2010 featuring Daniel Pink!

Adult Scholarship Applications Available HERE.