Virginia McConnell’s vibrant portraits are inspired by her fascination with people in her community and the stories they carry with them. Collaged from hundreds of pieces of fabric, then assembled in the form of quilts, her work often focuses on moments that draw us together and foster a sense of community.
Preview / Purchase InfoA showcase of the expanding artistic visions of The Center’s instructors and their students in a variety of mediums.
Preview / Purchase InfoEmbark on a journey of paint, sweat, and jokes featuring the art of father-son duo, Michael and Daniel Goodman. Equal parts off-beat humor, impeccably attired animals, and sleek, saturated shapes, this diverse collection of paintings promises a captivating experience.
Preview / Purchase InfoA continuation of the annual Illumination exhibit, this holiday celebration spreads joy throughout the main floor of The Center.
Preview / Purchase InfoChief Babs’ artwork comes from his memories of growing up in Northern Ghana, surrounded by Dagomba culture. Since coming to the United States in 2011, he uses painting and artwork to remember and celebrate traditional African dance, music, village life, hard work, and family.
Preview / Purchase InfoGregory Millslagle is an observer of life’s common occurrences. By rendering these often-overlooked moments in watercolor, Gregory gives viewers the opportunity to contemplate their deeper meaning.
Preview / Purchase InfoImmagine’ is an artist collective whose artists range in age from 9-90. Each artist bring their own unique perspective through fantasy paintings, landscape photography, imaginative drawings, RVA themed art, and much more.
Preview / Purchase InfoBrenda M. Sylvia is passionate about the beauty of nature, and it feeds her soul. Her acrylic paintings are full of her love of color and her enthusiasm for the natural world.
Preview / Purchase InfoA collection of imaginative paintings by Chris Jeanguenat inspired by her childhood living on 300 acres of woods. Within each piece you’ll find the general mayhem of a good adventure and, sometimes, a little mischief too.
Preview / Purchase InfoReferencing her African American and Native American heritage, Michelle Davis Petelinz’s work is multi-dimensional, textural & vibrant, evoking ancestral & contemporary design.
Preview / Purchase InfoA showcase of the expanding artistic visons of The Center’s instructors and their students in a variety of mediums.
Preview / Purchase InfoA continuation of the annual Illumination exhibit, this holiday celebration spreads joy throughout the main floor of The Center
Preview / Purchase InfoContemporary collage and acrylic paintings by Kay Vass Darling, who uses color and pattern as a way of playing with the still life subject matter.
Preview / Purchase InfoLouise (Lou) Jordan plays with shape and color to produce paintings described as strong, bold, and sculptural. As she begins painting, she never knows what the end result will be, but knows the journey will be an adventure. Years of training, painting, and teaching gave her the tools needed to produce work that is exciting, beautiful, and meaningful.
Preview / Purchase InfoWanting to capture the unique feeling of being surrounded by nature, entranced in the beauty and peace of it, Molly Hiner designed a homemade kaleidoscope to fit over her camera lens allowing her to capture these feelings of sitting alone with Mother Nature and to pull the viewer into the beautiful natural world.
Preview / Purchase InfoRoger Lacy brings attention to some of the great singers, actors, and talented people who inspire and entertain us throughout the years. Working with charcoal and graphite as his medium, Lacy’s passion for black & white portraiture is evident.
Preview / Purchase InfoTala Poosti draws inspiration from poetry by Rumi, Ferdowsi, Hafez, and others. Her colorful acrylic paintings, often done in the Herat style, share stories and history whether done on canvas, wood, or on bricks.
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