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
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!
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 holiday music performances, a NEW holiday lighting tradition, and of course, a special visit from Santa! Bring the whole family for a magical evening featuring:
• Magical Holiday Musical Performances
• Chris Campbell
• The Henrico Pops Chorus
• Holiday Gift Shop
• The Glen Allen High School Band
• Hot chocolate and treats available for sale
• The Glen Allen High School Drum Line
• The Glen Allen High School Chorus
• Glen Allen Elementary Chorus
• Musical performances by the Midnight Ukulele Society
• A special visit from Santa
• Fun holiday craft with Richmond Family Magazine
• Festival of Trees Holiday Exhibit
• Crafts with Macaroni Kid Richmond
• And Much More!
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!
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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!
Tickets:
Premium Reserved - $149.99
Central Reserved - $104.99
Reserved Seating - $89.99
Over the course of 4 decades and countless memorable live shows, The Jayhawks have soared to heights few ever achieve while winning the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans and peers in the process. Since 2014, The Jayhawks have enjoyed a career resurgence, touring constantly and releasing 3 memorable albums – including Paging Mr. Proust, a true classic co-produced by Peter Buck – while collaborating with the likes of Ray Davies and Wesley Stace. In early 2025 the band announced that work had begun on their 12th studio album, slated to come out in 2026, which will be the 40th anniversary of the release of their first album. 2026 has officially been designated as “The Year Of The Hawk.”
Saturday, July 11, 2026 12-2pm | Free Event
To close out the Gumenick Gallery exhibition, Collective Concerns: Collage and Assemblage, Reni Gower (curator of this traveling exhibition) will give an artist talk that examines the role of the artist as a curator. Known for her curation of thought-provoking traveling exhibitions, Gower will show how she brings exhibitions to life. This public event will be free, include a Q&A, and be geared to all art-enthusiasts and artists alike.
Join us from 9am-1pm. 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 kitty.tillman@artsglenallen.com for information.
6-8pm - Free Event! Come out for the reveal of four new exhibits and to support local artists!
At 6pm, join us at the Center's main entrance for a special dedication of our new LOVEworks sign - designed by local Eagle Scout, Danielle Chen - from Scouting America Troop 736, Glen Allen!
Don't miss the grand opening of FOUR new exhibits at this special event! It will be a fun night full of art and discovery - perfect for date night or a fun outing with friends. Meet the artists and hear the stories behind their exhibit. Plus, this is a great opportunity to mingle with other local art enthusiasts and enjoy a wine/beer cash bar that benefits our ArtReach programs. Mark your calendar and invite a friend!
New exhibits revealed will include:
Alfonso Pérez Acosta: CONVIVENCIAS
Marcia Haffmans: Skewing Lines
Pryiah Bhagat: What's A Doll
Susan Rivers: Blemished Beauty
Presented by The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen and VCU. The Forget Me Knot Choir is open to anyone experiencing neurocognitive disease that causes brain change and their caregivers. Come enjoy this wonderful community choir. This program is hosted by The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen in partnership with VCU Health, VCU Music Program, Forget Me Knot Café, and VCU Gerontology.
Experience the Power of Music: Tickets on Sale Now!
August 9th, from 2-4pm | Tickets $5
Join us at the main theater at the Cultural Arts Center
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with the Forget-Me-Not Choir as they take the stage for their very first concert. Celebrating hope, community, and the enduring power of song to uplift and inspire each of us. Every note tells a story, and your presence supports our mission to create quality music programming for people with neurological brain changes. Listen out for our Motown medley and share in an afternoon of songs of friendship and summer memories!
11am-5pm! Free - Presented by Culture Encounters in cooperation with The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
The 2026 Richmond International Dance Festival is a free, family-friendly celebration of culture, movement, and community! Featuring 18 cultures, including Ghanaian, Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Peruvian, Irish, and Indian traditions, the festival will offer live performances, free dance classes, food, vendors, a kids station, and more. It is a joyful opportunity for the community to experience the richness of global traditions in one welcoming space.
Don’t miss this curated creative market featuring artists, makers, and small businesses in the Central Virginia area. We’re bringing together a diverse range of handcrafted goods, original artwork, and unique products, creating a vibrant space for connection, discovery, and supporting local creatives.
Email kitty.tillman@artsglenallen.com for information on how to become a vendor!
SAVE THE DATE! Tickets go on sale July 6th!
Join us from 5:30-7:30pm in our Center Field location. This is a leash-on event.
$20 for one dog and one owner.
$5 for additional dog tickets.
We're going to the dogs! Bring your furry friend to Center Field for live entertainment, pet-themed activities, and concessions for pups and people!
On September 10, we present Yes And! Theatrical Company’s Cover to Cover: Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours! Join us for local favorite The Trunk Show Band playing Rumours from start to finish, with an encore set of greatest hits like Landslide, Gypsy, and more!
Yappy Hour will also feature vendors, food trucks (for pets AND their hoomans), art projects for pups, and more!
PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND READ THE BELOW WAIVER!
By purchasing a ticket to Yappy Hour, you affirm that you have read and agree to all conditions therein!
4:30-7pm! Free and fun for the whole family! In partnership with the County of Henrico Division of Recreation and Parks. Sponsored by Dominion Energy! 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 new cedar tree at the Center Field stage. Grand Opening of Illumination - A Festival of Trees Exhibit, 5-7pm - on display December 5, 2026 – January 4, 2027.
Free community event! 10am-2pm!
Find inspiration at this indoor art materials fair dedicated to rehoming art and craft supplies. Artists offer new or gently used materials and unfinished projects and pass them along to others in the spirit of reuse and sustainability. Email kitty.tillman@artsglenallen.com for information on how to become a vendor!
6-8pm! Free and fun for the whole family! Enjoy a first look at our 2027-2028 season and purchase tickets before subscriptions go on sale to the public! Enjoy snacks, food trucks, a wine/beer cash bar, free art exhibits, and artist demos. Plus, enjoy live performances on our outdoor stage! Please bring lawn chairs/blankets to enjoy the FREE live performances! In case of inclement weather - no worries - all performances will be moved inside.
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