August 20, 2010 – October 24, 2010
Darkroom: Photography and New Media in South Africa Since 1950
On view at both the VMFA and Visual Arts Center, this ground-breaking exhibition presents the work of 18 South African photographers and video artists from four generations (1948-2000s) Featured artists include William Kentridge, Sue Williamson, Zwelethu Mthethwa, Robin Rhode, and Nontsikelelo Veleko. Catalogue available. Organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Imaging South Africa: Collection Projects by Siemon Allen – A complementary exhibition of work by Richmond-based South African artist Siemon Allen will be presented at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Anderson Gallery August 27 – October 31, 2010.
Public Receptions | Friday, August 27, 6-9 PM
Free transportation provided between sites
Image: Fifteen-year-old Lawrence Matjee, 1985, David Goldblatt
November 12, 2010 – January 9, 2011
“History is Now” – the Ceramic Art of Michelle Erickson
A partner in the business Period Designs in Yorktown, Virginia, Michelle Erickson has been making reproductions of 17th and 18th century decorative art pottery for over 20 years for Colonial Williamsburg and the National Park Service. She uses objects and fragments from ceramic history to rediscover the mysteries of the processes and materials used to create these wares. Using these arcane techniques, she continues the historic purpose of functional ceramics to convey social messages. Her contemporary works comment on such world issues as modern child soldiers in West Africa.
Image: Pectin Shell Teapot, 2006, Michele Erickson
January 28 – March 27, 2011
Christina Mazza “Forsaken Articles”
A selection of drawings in common ballpoint pen of objects discarded by the sea, by humans, by mother nature, and pulled out of context and presented, examined and redeemed.
April 15 – June 12, 2011
Lo-Fi Photography Juried Group Exhibition
Juried exhibition of photographic work in low-fidelity aesthetics of cheap cameras and lenses such as The Holga, Lomo and Diana cameras – also including “phonetography”.
July 1, 2011 – August 21, 2011
[WORK] 2011 Annual VisArts Exhibition
Annual exhibition of works in all media by the faculty, staff and artist board members of the Visual Arts Center of Richmond. More than 60 artists have participated annually.
September 9 – October 23, 2011
“A Broad View” – Handmade Books and Printmaking
Curated exhibition from sources such as Pyramid Atlantic, Printed Matter, Inc, Printeresting. From one of a kind artists’ handmade books to hand produced editions indie comics/zines. From “fine art” prints and limited edition multiples to xeroxed flyers and letterpress.
November 11, 2011 – January 8, 2012
“Artful Gardens” Project Exhibition
A year-long project in 2011 that will bring artists and community residents together in a creative process to produce works of art in existing urban community gardens.
