June – July @ Art Works!

In June we have six new exhibits, art activities and in honor of Pride Month, we are donating our merch sales to the LGBTQ community—Side by Side VA. And of course, we’ll be hosting our popular 4th Friday reception as well as an artist meet-up and two figure drawing sessions. And if you can't make it to one of these events, don't worry - we're open every day except Mondays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to come see the new art on display. Plus, parking is easy at the public garage on East 5th Street. And we’ll validate your ticket, just ask in the office. Make a day of it by exploring the restaurants in the area like Basic City Beer, Continental, Pig and Brew, Jubilee, Iron Clad Pizza, Café Zata, and The Gold Lion to name a few. Plastic Fossils: Recent Works by Eric Manwiller Imagine a world where earth and plastic lie buried playfully, side-by-side, for a future civilization to ponder. That’s what Eric Mainwiller imagined in his exhibit at Art Works. A Richmond-based artist, Mainwiller combines painting and sculpture. And recently he has added mixed materials like casts of 1980s action figures, glitter, flip sequins, and various textiles to his work. The results evoke images of "plastic fossils" and explore issues of environmental importance. The exhibit will be in the Jane Sandelin Gallery through August 17, 2024. ________________________________________ A License to See: Photographs by Bollin Millner Bollin Millner quotes Joel Meyerowitz who speaks to photographers: “Once you have a camera in your hand, you have a license to see.” Millner uses his camera to frame the world--roadways, doorways, lofts, quiet interiors and on the street. He is entranced by shapes, forms and lines made by human hands—rectangles, squares, circles, arches, as well as spirals, waves and patterns that occur in nature. Reflections and repetition are additional bonuses. In this exhibit Millner captures a sense of harmony and peace, where the discrete elements relate to one another in compelling ways. He usually does not feature people, but rather leaves space for the viewers themselves to populate the image. The exhibit will be in the Port II Gallery. ________________________________________   Eye of the Beholder by James Torres James Torres is a collector and creator of art. As an artist, he has an attachment to old, damaged, forgotten, and discarded items. He finds his “perfect treasures” by visiting thrift shops, yard sales, estate sales, and even the occasional junkyard. To many, these objects may seem useless; however, for Torres they are the tools he uses to tell a story. Art is all around us. In the process of assemblage, Torres curiosity comes through as he creates a new narrative for forgotten items. The exhibit will be in the Corner Gallery. ________________________________________ Nature as Architect by Jenny Wilson Jenny Wilson is a professional musician and artist. Her paintings are best described as contemporary landscape or contemporary abstract. She is very focused on the natural world of plants, clouds, sea and sky. She says…”music is a temporal art that only moves forward while my painting gives me the opportunity to reverse direction. Painting allows me to stop time, to make choices in slow motion and to experience the art of composing in a whole new way. I try to incorporate marks that allude to the structure of the piece and that give some architecture to the image.” The exhibit will be in the Port Gallery. ________________________________________ Thread, Twine & Rope by Richard Harding It all started with a newly financed industrial sewing machine. Richard Harding started working with the machine expecting quick results. The process was challenging and time-consuming. However, through experimentation and creativity he discovered a passion for creating sculptures using leftover materials. The shapes and forms of the sculptures are influenced by the cords being used, with details added through intricate stitching patterns. Each piece takes shape gradually. Richard balances planned elements with spontaneous changes during the creation process. Richard is inspired by nature and a desire to bring a sense of calm and interest to home décor. The sculptures are meant to spark curiosity and wonder in those who view them. The exhibit will be in the Centre Gallery. June 2024 ALL MEDIA ART SHOW This exhibit is a focal point of all Art Works’ openings. It is a juried show with cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Mark Eanes will juror the exhibit. To learn about Mark, click here. The show is open to all artists and all mediums. This exhibit will be in the Skylight Gallery. There is no theme for this exhibit, anything goes, any medium. Call for entries is May 15th – June 17, 2024. Submit your entries through our online form. Check our website for details on submitting your artwork: Call for Entries

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