Join us from 12-6pm! Ready for a Spring refresh? Get inspired! 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 who can’t wait to share about their process with you. 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
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
Join us from 9am-1pm! Con Salsa Food Truck will be on-site with lunch options! Creative souls are sure to find something to inspire them at this ‘yard sale’ for rehoming art and craft supplies that are not being used by their current owners. This event is held indoors.
Interested in being a vendor? Gather up new or gently used supplies and projects collecting dust and sell them to other creatives who are ready for new inspiration! A small vendor fee applies; email programs@artsglenallen.com for information.
One of the most sought-after performing storytellers in the United States, with a silly putty voice, hilarious heart-filled stories, and amazing mouth noises (arguably, the greatest whistler in the world) one-person-showman, Andy Offutt Irwin, is equal parts mischievous schoolboy and the Marx Brothers, peppered with a touch of the Southern balladeer.
Andy will be joined by storytellers Darci Tucker and Gayle Turner.
Gayle Turner has been telling stories since they were called lies. Appearing on stage for over 60 years, Gayle revels in sharing personal stories as well as tales from literature and history. As CEO of The Storytellers Channel, he delights in helping people tell their stories well. He is the Executive Producer of The Hearts Afire Storytelling Series, the Mountain Mac Virginia Liars Contest and the Stories Matter! Workshops and Showcases.
Darci Tucker is an historian, author, playwright, actress and storyteller. She portrays more than 20 women from American history, and performs in venues nationwide. She literally wrote the book on how to portray people from history and literature, and she trains teachers and museum professionals to teach through storytelling and character interpretation.
Join us from 12-5pm at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen! Meet local artists and makers while shopping for unique handmade goods on Market Day with RVA Makers Market, an arts and crafts faire highlighting a curated selection of Central Virginia’s greatest makers among rising stars. Bring family and friends and take home functional art with a story! Enjoy lunch from a local food truck and don’t miss The Center’s gift shop full of more locally made goods too! Plus, our four art galleries will be open, making this a perfect Saturday afternoon, full of shopping and art!
Don't miss the grand opening of FOUR new exhibits on September 18th, 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 September 18th 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:
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION - 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.
PIECING IT TOGETHER – A RETROSPECTIVE OF KELLY U JOHNSON - Kelly U Johnson uses vibrant colors and mixed media elements to layer multiple meanings into her work, weaving compelling stories of strength and beauty.
MANDALA STRING ART - Beautiful patterns emerge when dividing a circle equally and connecting these points continuously. This is the language of Sacred Geometry. Mandala String Art by Dennis Rozema, brings forth this ancient lost knowledge as a modern craft and teaches geometry in a new, fun way.
WEAVING - The Richmond Weavers Guild was formed to promote the appreciation of hand weaving and educate those interested in fiber arts in the Richmond community. This display will showcase a wide range of weaving and woven objects, as well as some of the tools used.
4:30-7pm! Free and fun for the whole family!
In partnership with the County of Henrico Division of Recreation and Parks, The Center welcomes you to this beloved holiday event featuring magical holiday music performances, and of course, a special visit from Santa to light our iconic cedar Christmas tree at The Center’s entrance!
Interested in participating as a vendor or performer? Contact info@artsglenallen.com or 804-261-ARTS.
Grand Opening of Illumination - A Festival of Trees Exhibit, 5-7pm - on display December 6, 2025 – January 4, 2026.
Join us from 12-5pm at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen! Meet local artists and makers while shopping for unique handmade goods on Market Day with RVA Makers Market, an arts and crafts faire highlighting a curated selection of Central Virginia’s greatest makers among rising stars. Bring family and friends and take home functional art with a story! Enjoy lunch from a local food truck and don’t miss The Center’s gift shop full of more locally made goods too! Plus, our four art galleries will be open, making this a perfect Sunday afternoon, full of shopping and art!
Join us from 12-5pm at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen! Meet local artists and makers while shopping for unique handmade goods on Market Day with RVA Makers Market, an arts and crafts faire highlighting a curated selection of Central Virginia’s greatest makers among rising stars. Bring family and friends and take home functional art with a story! Enjoy lunch from a local food truck and don’t miss The Center’s gift shop full of more locally made goods too! Plus, our four art galleries will be open, making this a perfect Saturday afternoon, full of shopping and art!
Grand Opening from 6-8pm! A showcase of the expanding artistic visions of The Center’s instructors and their students in a variety of mediums. Come celebrate these talented artists, be inspired, and learn more about our available art classes!
Join us from 12-5pm at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen! Meet local artists and makers while shopping for unique handmade goods on Market Day with RVA Makers Market, an arts and crafts faire highlighting a curated selection of Central Virginia’s greatest makers among rising stars. Bring family and friends and take home functional art with a story! Enjoy lunch from a local food truck and don’t miss The Center’s gift shop full of more locally made goods too! Plus, our four art galleries will be open, making this a perfect Saturday afternoon, full of shopping and art!
