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Join us from 12-6pm! Just in time for Mother’s Day! Meet local artists and makers while shopping for unique handmade goods on Market Day with RVA Makers Market, an arts and craft faire highlighting a curated selection of Central Virginia’s greatest makers among rising stars. You’ll be sure to find thoughtful and personal gifts for all the moms in your life. Plus, The Center's four art galleries will be open with free admission, making this a great day of shopping and art! Mark your calendar and bring the whole family! APPLY TO BE A VENDOR
Don't miss the grand opening of FOUR new exhibits on May 15th, from 6-8pm. It will be a fun night full of art and discovery - perfect for date night or a fun outing with friends. Meet the artists at this May 15th gallery show and hear the stories behind their exhibit. Plus, this is a great opportunity to mingle with other local art enthusiasts, make new friends, and enjoy a wine/beer cash bar that benefits our ArtReach programs. Mark your calendar and invite a friend! New exhibits unveiled will include:
BOLD, BLACK, & BEAUTIFUL
Through vibrant colors, patterns, and textures, Justice Dwight and Lizzie Brown create portraits exploring the essence, identity, and intimacy of African American men, women, and children.
STORIES LAYERED AND STITCHED
Virginia McConnell’s 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, each piece tells a story!
LITTLE WORLDS
Laura Thompson extracts images from vintage magazines, plucking objects out of the contrived scenes of a bygone era and dropping them into other-worldly settings. Her work explores themes such as our relationships with others, animals, the planet, social justice issues, inclusion, and feminism.
MAKING FRIENDS
Virginia McConnell’s sculptures of children began as a reaction to society’s increasingly exaggerated polarization and intolerance. Searching for a source of agreement across diverse perspectives, she was drawn to the universality of children at play.
If you like old-time swing and cabaret music, you will love the smooth and swinging sounds of Antique Melody Show. Anchored by the unique guitar stylings of Art Mayer and led by the ‘smoke-and-honey’ vocals of Marilyn Brown, this local swing favorite is fleshed out by Allen Cole on clarinet, Kassia Arbabi on violin, Andy McCarty on keys, and Carter Blough on the upright bass. Enjoy an afternoon of gentle rhythms and old-time melodies with Antique Melody Show! Center Field Outdoor Concert! General Admission Seating. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and join us for a fun afternoon of live music on our outdoor stage! Wine/beer/beverages and snacks available for sale at the show. Pets and outside alcohol are prohibited. Children ages 3 and under are welcome to attend without a ticket.
For the past five decades, Grammy-winning BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members, and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet’s internationally renowned fiddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil is notorious for bringing even the most staid audience to its feet. BeauSoleil’s distinctive sound derives from the distilled spirits of New Orleans jazz, blues, rock, folk, swamp pop, Zydeco, country and bluegrass, captivating listeners from the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans to Carnegie Hall, then all the way across the pond to Richard Thompson’s Meltdown Festival in England. Don’t miss BeauSoleil’s return to The Cultural Arts Center as part of their 50th anniversary tour. - Heritage Show
Monday, June 9, from 6-8pm
Food Truck and Live Performances!
Join us at our 2025-2026 Season Preview Party on June 9th, where you can attend in person for the reveal of our new season and to purchase tickets before subscriptions go on sale to the public! Be among the first to claim your preferred seats!
This event is family-friendly! No pets or outside alcohol allowed. Tents and umbrellas are not allowed. Outside food and beverages, coolers and backpacks are allowed. In case of inclement weather - no worries - all performances will be moved inside to our theater.
Our NEW 2025-2026 Season Brochure will also be hot off the press and available at this event! Join us for a fun evening of art and live music as we celebrate the kickoff of our new season!
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled.Please stay tuned for more special event announcements.
Kori Withers singer, songwriter and daughter of Bill Withers will be joined by the FreeHorse Arts herd along with special guests from the Richmond music and dance communities to include members from City Dance, Weekend Plans, and the First African Baptist Church Choir. Kori will share personal stories and perform music from Bill’s extensive catalogue, honoring his life and legacy.
