Welcome to The Cultural Arts Center!

Celebrating the best of the visual and performing arts!

From performances, exhibits, and art classes for all ages, there are so many ways to color your world at The Cultural Arts Center!

Join us for an incredible new performance season at The Cultural Arts Center!

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Exhibit Tour

Art Night at The Cultural Arts Center

Join us at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen! Attend exhibit grand openings at “Art Night”, meet & greet the artists, and enjoy live music and a wine & beer cash bar that helps support our outreach programs. Perfect for date night - or to bring the whole family to!
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Mark your calendar for the next Art Night:
• November 13, 2025 - 6-8pm
• January 15, 2026 - 6-8pm
• March 19, 2026 - 6-8pm
• May 14, 2026 - 6-8pm

Fall Art Classes at the Cultural Arts Center

SUMMER Art Classes

Learn new skills at The Center! Registration is now open for art classes with select classes starting at $25. Highlights include: 3D Design, Furniture Construction, Batik Dyeing, Wreath Making, Photography, Jewelry Design, Youth and Teen Art Classes, and more! Register today at 804-261-ARTS!

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Gift Cards

The perfect gift! Gift cards can be used to purchase concert tickets, art and one-of-a-kind items from our gift shop! More information at 804-261-ARTS!

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Opening Minds through Art

An art-making program for people with dementia and their caregivers, OMA (Opening Minds through Art) is an award-winning, evidence-based, intergenerational art-making program for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders. Learn more and get involved today at The Cultural Arts Center's OMA program!

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GIFT SHOP AND ONLINE STORE

Whether you need the perfect gift, are decorating your home or office, or you just want something uniquely you, our Atack Family Gift Shop is filled with the perfect art and accessories to suit your life and style. From handcrafted jewelry by local artists to art prints and giftware, discover one-of-a-kind items in our gift shop today!

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Classes

From ceramics to photography, painting to fiber arts,
you are sure to discover your talent here!

Classes For Adults

Learn new skills by enrolling in a variety of workshops and classes at The Center. Highlights include: ceramics, watercolor classes, jewelry design, and more!

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Classes For Teens

The Center offers over a dozen classes in four disciplines - ceramics, music, literary arts and visual arts - for teens ages 13-17.

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Classes For Youth

Bring out the artist in you and your family by enrolling in the multitude of creative camps and classes at The Center.

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Galleries

The Cultural Arts Center is home to four outstanding art galleries that showcase amazing regional and international talent. Enjoy exquisite collections by professional artists and attend opening receptions in the below schedule to enjoy wine/refreshments and your chance to meet the artists!

Gumenick Family Gallery

Spontaneous Combustion

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Nov

Khalid Thompson’s art is the spontaneous application of color and mixed media designed to emphasize free expression with relationships to music, nature, and cultural connection.

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Gallery Closed

Slantwall Gallery

Tuckahoe Artists Association 2025

Oct

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Oct

A collection of works in a variety of mediums by members of the Tuckahoe Artists Association.

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Gallery Closed

Midway Gallery

Piecing It Together: A Retrospective of Kelly U Johnson

Sep

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Nov

This exhibit explores the evolution of artist, Kelly U Johnson. Kelly uses vibrant colors and mixed media elements to layer multiple meanings into her work, weaving compelling stories of strength and beauty.

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Gallery Closed

Glass Door Gallery

Richmond Weavers Guild

Sep

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Nov

This display will showcase a wide range of weaving and woven objects, as well as some of the tools used.

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Gallery Closed

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2nd Stage Concerts

Jazz, Country, Rock and more!

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Tickets $25

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Passport Art Camps

NEW! Youth Art Camps - Available on School Holidays!

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NEW! Center Season

Live theatre, music and dance

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Opening Minds Through Art

At The Cultural Arts Center

An art-making program for people with dementia and their caregivers

Award-Winning and Evidence Based!

Learn More and Get Involved

DEADGRASS

Attention all lovers of Americana, bluegrass, and The Grateful Dead!! You don’t want to miss Deadgrass - a string band jamgrass adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world!

NOVEMBER 12TH, 2025 AT 7PM

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Bring out the artist in you and your family!

NEW! Fall Art Classes

Classes For All Levels

Classes as low as $25

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Classes as low as $25

"SYMPHONY OF COLOR" - The Metropolitan Richmond Arts Association

November 13th from 6-8pm

FREE ADMISSION! Meet the Artists! Wine/Beer Cash Bar. Plus, Explore Four Onsite Exhibits!

Holiday Performances and Tree Lighting