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X-WR-CALNAME:Richmond · arts · Wednesday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seismic Holler | Excellence in Adjunct Research Exhibition DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260829T190812Z UID:102052-1787875200-1790467199@arts.vcu.edu CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Anderson and VCUarts are pleased to present Seismic Holler \, the 2026 Excellence in Adjunct Research Exhibition of work by interdisc iplinary artist\, herbalist\, and Art Foundation faculty Anna Showers-Crus er. The exhibition will be on view from August 28th – September 26th\, 2 026\, with an opening reception on August 28th from 5 – 7pm. \nShowers-C ruser works across and between media to reinterpret commonly perceived bin aries\, such as sick versus well\, synthetic versus organic\, and body ver sus landscape. In Seismic Holler and the accompanying risograph publicatio n Seismic Holler: An Appalachian Love Poem\, the artist synthesizes materi al research grounded in sites of fossil fuel mining and familial histories in North and South Central Appalachia. Layering geological\, botanical\, and medical elements with earth pigments and biopolymers\, Showers-Cruser considers “transcorporeal” ties between land and human bodies when fac ed with sustained intervention. \nVisit The Anderson:\nTues-Fri: 12-6pm\nS at: 12-5pm\nclosed during VCU school breaks & periodically for exhibitions installation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T190812Z LOCATION:The Anderson\, 907 1/2 W Franklin St.\, Richmond\, 23284\, United States URL:https://arts.vcu.edu/event/excellence-in-adjunct-research-exhibition/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=richmond-va X-SOURCE-NAME:VCUarts X-SOURCE-URL:https://arts.vcu.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:THE LATENT IMAGE OF US DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260829T190812Z UID:102055-1787875200-1790467199@arts.vcu.edu CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Anderson and VCUarts are pleased to present THE LATENT IMA GE OF US\, a solo exhibition by guest artist Kei Ito. \nIto is a Baltimor e-based interdisciplinary artist whose work expands photographic media thr ough cameraless processes\, installation\, and chance-based material trans formation. Working with light\, archive\, and ephemeral processes\, he exp lores memory\, history\, and the invisible forces that shape human experie nce. Drawing from his family history—his grandfather survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and lived with the lasting trauma of family loss and long-term health effects before eventually passing away from cancer—Ito examines how individuals are shaped by global histories and political for ces\, particularly those tied to war and national identity. Through his pr actice\, he creates spaces to reflect on multiple perspectives through whi ch historical events and national symbols are understood\, as well as the invisible legacies they leave behind.  \nThe exhibition will be on view f rom August 28th to September 26th with an opening reception on Friday\, Au gust 28th from 5-7 pm.  \n  \nVisit The Anderson:\nTues-Fri: 12-6pm\nSat : 12-5pm\nclosed during VCU school breaks & periodically for exhibitions i nstallation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T190812Z LOCATION:The Anderson\, 907 1/2 W Franklin St.\, Richmond\, 23284\, United States URL:https://arts.vcu.edu/event/the-latent-image-of-us/?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=richmond-va X-SOURCE-NAME:VCUarts X-SOURCE-URL:https://arts.vcu.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Corpus: Selections from the Candela Collection DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTSTAMP:20260829T190812Z UID:102262-1787875200-1792281599@arts.vcu.edu CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:The Anderson and VCUarts are pleased to announce Corpus: Sele ctions from the Candela Collection\, an exhibition of photographic work b y twenty-five artists from the collection of Candela Photographic Arts. Th e exhibition will be on view at The Anderson from August 28th to October 1 7th with an opening reception on Friday\, August 28th from 5-7 pm.  \nCor pus: Selections from the Candela Collection\, features twenty-five works f rom the collection that directly and indirectly depict human forms. As a g roup they speak to the history of representing bodies and how these circul ated images can crystallize into visual archetypes\, solidify into icons\, or produce genres. The artists push up against the limiting and adverse i mpacts of these conventions by challenging historical forces of idealizati on\, subverting prescribed identities\, and defiantly presenting the irrev erent. Throughout the work\, the voice of the artists demand a say in the power dynamics of interpreting visual history and a place in building the corpus of images that impact individual agency by shaping our collective s elf-understanding.  \nThe Candela Collection is a continually growing sel ection of photographic work chosen from the annual Candela Photographic Ar ts UnBound! Juried Exhibition. The call to artists both nationally and int ernationally is free of charge and results in hundreds of submissions each year. Selected work is on view at the gallery each summer\, and a number of pieces are then purchased to become part of the collection. The curator ial aim of the collection is to gather work in a wide variety of photograp hic processes that reflect contemporary practices. The mission behind the project is to directly support photographers through the purchase of the w ork with the end-goal of donating the collection to an institution’s per manent collection. After 16 iterations of the call\, the current collectio n includes 149 photographic artworks and fine art photography books with a vast range of subject matter. \n\nParticipating Artists: \n\nFrancesco Am orosino\nLindsey Beal\nShweta Bist\nChrista Blackwood\nMichael Borowski \ nTommy Bruce \nGary Burnley\nTony Chirinos\nAlida Fish\nDaniel Gonçalves \nRiley Goodman\nElizabeth Clark Libert \nLiz McGrady\nKendall Messick\nN adiya Nacorda\nLydia Panas\nToni Pepe\nAndré Ramos-Woodard \nLissa River a\nGabriel Garcia Roman\nRaymond Thompson Jr.\nPhil Toledano\nAaron Turner \nSara J. Winston\nMichael Young \n\n  \nVisit The Anderson:\nTues-Fri: 12-6pm\nSat: 12-5pm\nclosed during VCU school breaks & periodically for ex hibitions installation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T190812Z LOCATION:The Anderson\, 907 1/2 W Franklin St.\, Richmond\, 23284\, United States URL:https://arts.vcu.edu/event/corpus-selections-from-the-candela-collecti on/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=richmond-va X-SOURCE-NAME:VCUarts X-SOURCE-URL:https://arts.vcu.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Swim Motif Lab DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTSTAMP:20260829T190812Z UID:102737-1787875200-1792281599@arts.vcu.edu CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Anderson and VCUarts are pleased to present Swim Motif La b\, an exhibition of work by Fashion Design and Merchandising professors Jennie Cook and Jackie Mullins. The exhibition will be on view from August 28th – October 17th\, with an opening reception on August 28th from 5-7 pm. \nHolding product material and functionality constant\, could a change in motif usage on competitive swimwear impact a competitive swimmer’s p erformance?  \nVisit The Anderson:\nTues-Fri: 12-6pm\nSat: 12-5pm\nclosed during VCU school breaks & periodically for exhibitions installation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T190812Z LOCATION:The Anderson\, 907 1/2 W Franklin St.\, Richmond\, 23284\, United States URL:https://arts.vcu.edu/event/swim-motif-lab/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm _medium=ics&utm_campaign=richmond-va X-SOURCE-NAME:VCUarts X-SOURCE-URL:https://arts.vcu.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Color Becomes Brings Contemporary Abstract Paintings & Ceramics to Main Street Station Gallery DTSTART:20260902T120000Z DTEND:20260930T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T182038Z UID:10029816-1788336000-1790787600@www.styleweekly.com CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:Local mother-daughter artists Melissa Casanova (painting) and Virginia Casanova (ceramics) explore how color transforms not only a surfa ce\, but also the spaces we inhabit and the memories we carry. Through pai nting\, clay\, and unexpected elements of light\, the exhibition invites v isitors to experience color as something living\, constantly shifting with movement\, perspective\, and place. Presented in partnership with Sylvia Mallory and The Crone House\, a women-led contemporary art gallery\, will be on view Sept 2–30 at Main Street Station Gallery. \nExhibition Detail s \nOpening Reception\nSept 4 · 6–9 PM\nBe sure to RSVP—limited space for opening night. \nMeet the Artists Event\nSept 24 · 6–8 PM \nOn Vi ew\nSept 2–30\, 2026 \nLocation:\nMain Street Station Gallery\n1500 E. M ain Street\nRichmond\, VA 23219 \nAdmission\nFree and open to the public \ nGallery Hours\nMonday–Sunday: 8 AM–5 PM LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T182038Z LOCATION:The Gallery at Main Street Station\, Richmond\, VA\, 1500 E Main St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States URL:https://www.styleweekly.com/event/color-becomes-brings-contemporary-ab stract-paintings-ceramics-to-main-street-station-gallery/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=richmond-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Style Weekly X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.styleweekly.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Introduction to Botanical Drawing I DTSTART:20260903T140000Z DTEND:20261001T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T182743Z UID:10011706-1788429600-1790868600@www.lewisginter.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to provide foundational drawing skills and inspire a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world. Any age can learn to draw: marks on paper are all a drawing is\, and marks can be made on paper by anyone. Despite this\, not everyone takes the time to le arn how to draw. After all\, it isn’t easy to develop drawing skills wit hout dedicated time. \nThis class provides the time\, motivation and inspi ration for you to draw. You’ll learn to think like an artist\, get curio us\, ask questions\, and play — all while learning how to draw. We start with an overview of botanical art and learn about the benefits drawing pr ovides for the brain and our physiology. Drawing habits and dealing with t he inner critic are also discussed. \nUsing pencil marks on paper\, partic ipants explore sketchbook work\, basic line qualities\, light on forms\, a nd transforming reality into three-dimensional illusions. Sketching\, cont our drawing\, negative space\, and measured drawing are also covered. Expe rimentation\, questions\, and observations are encouraged in a relaxed and inspiring environment. \nThis is a beginner’s class. All are welcome to enroll. See class supply list below. \n\nFees: Member $274\, Non-Member $ 342 \nAll programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our web site is required. \nLewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden f or all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportuniti es that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learni ng opportunity at the Garden\, please contact registrar@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to help. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T182743Z URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/introduction-to-botanical-drawing-i- 3/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=richmond-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/learn/adult-classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ART2go27! 27th Annual Artistic Gifts Small Works Mixed Media Grou p Exhibition Fundraiser DTSTART:20260905T160000Z DTEND:20260925T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062448Z UID:10029606-1788609600-1790355600@www.styleweekly.com CATEGORIES:arts,community,free DESCRIPTION:ANNE’s Visual Art Studio gallery invites You to 
ART2go27 !\,
 27th Annual Artistic Gifts Small Works Mixed Media Group Exhibitio n Fundraiser
\non display SEPTEMBER 4-25\, 2026 to support our artists a nd our First Fridays programming. \nWe appreciate your support for our gal lery\, artists and First Fridays Programming!\nBring friends! This is a gr eat time to start or add to your office or home decor. Design Consultation s are available.Free and Open to the Public. \nOur 27th Annual Artistic  Gifts Small Works Mixed Media Group Exhibition Fundraiser raises funds t o Support our First Fridays Programming. ART2go! seeks to Support dozens of Local Artists through an Inclusive yet carefully Curated selection of Original Art and Artisan-ware. Artists are Not asked to donate their art. Artists are paid for their sales! \nPlus\, None of the artists who exhibit in ART2go! have ever paid a submission fee and no one has ever been t urned away! This is how we meet many of our artists\, some who have been w ith us for decades. Founder/Artist Anne Hart Chay created this Exhibition of Affordable Art after 3 long years of Renovations to the Property that i s her Gallery and Art Studio. It’s her Outreach to our Art Community\, a Fundraiser for the gallery and an Opportunity to give back in the Neighb orhood Anne’s worked diligently for nearly 3 decades to help Revitali ze. “My goal with this exhibition is to Feed your Soul & Hook everyone on the Joy of Creating & Buying & Giving Art! We can’t be here without your support so please come out and shop!” – Anne 💜 \nArtists have created and scoured their studios to offer these select pieces priced to s ell. They all must go! Come Early. Check back often. Tell Everyone! ART2go 27! is continuously changing throughout September. As these original artw orks and handmade jewelry sell\, new artwork & new artists have an opportu nity to show and sell their work. \nTentative and ever growing list of par ticipating Artists: Dana Frostick\, Rebecca Kier\, Rocco Taldin\, Marina Williams\, JP\, Michele Vida Rainer\, Brandon Farmer\, Jill Pierce\, Bill y Reid\, Helene Ruiz\, Sheila M. Holland\, Mike Odum\, Terrie Powers\, Chr is Semtner\, Í. Diane Clement\, Frederick Chiriboga\, Blake\, Arline Tep per\, Keith M. Ramsey\, Susan Lamson\, Ed Tepper\, Elaine Bankston\, Chris Nelson\, Shaina Cilimberg\, Gia Labidi\, Nisha Jaiswal\, Mari Escalante\ , Dahlia Casacova\, Robin Cyrtmus\, Alice Anne Ellis\, Susan Hribernik\, J oel & Teresa Howard\, Diana Urbiztondo\, Robert Billings\, Cindy Walker\, Dan Rhett\, Anne Ha rt Chay and more TBA! \nCome with Friends First Frida y September 4\, 2026 from 6-9PM Enjoy Live Music by “AuriKa!” Light R efreshments and Cash Drinks. \nJoin Robin McLeod\, Louis Schwartz (guita rs)\, Hunter Duke (percussion)\, and Bryan Martin (bass) of AuriKa for ‘ psonic tranceport’ with instrumental originals & improvs. Click photo ab ove for more info. \nMore information please contact Anne Hart Chay by rep ly or (804) 644-1368\nThank you for your continued support! \nannes Visual Art Studio gallery\n208 West Broad Street / RVA / 23220 \nFALL GALLERY HO URS:\nWednesdays -Saturdays from 12-5PM\,\nFirst Fridays from 4-9PM\,\nby Appointment\, RVA Delivery\n(804) 644-1368\nOnline 24/7 LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062448Z LOCATION:ANNE’S Visual Art Studio gallery\, 208 W Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States URL:https://www.styleweekly.com/event/art2go27-27th-annual-artistic-gifts- small-works-mixed-media-group-exhibition-fundraiser-2/?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=richmond-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Style Weekly X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.styleweekly.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seymour's Fall Auction DTSTART:20260921T040000Z DTEND:20261006T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T005140Z UID:10007467-1789948800-1791234000@www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Start Bidding on September 21!\nBid on one-of-a-kind CMoR expe riences\, including a Gift-Shop-Grab\, special Legendary Santa experiences \, and more! \nEvery bid supports CMoR’s Access for All program\, helpin g provide scholarship memberships\, free and reduced-cost field trips\, an d other opportunities for children and families to learn through play. \nB id\, donate\, and help make play more accessible for all: https://cmorfal l26.givesmart.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T005140Z LOCATION:Online Only URL:https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/events/seymours-fall-auction /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=richmond-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Children's Museum of Richmond X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beginner Koryu Ikebana DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260923T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062622Z UID:10012757-1790157600-1790164800@www.lewisginter.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging in which seasonal flowers\, branches\, and grasses are thoughtfully arranged in vases using established techniques and artistic principles. More than simply creating beautiful displays\, ikebana expresses the harmony between nature and humanity. A key feature of its design is the use of three main branches\, which form the foundation of each arrangement and symbolize ba lance and connection. \nIn this class\, students will learn the fundamenta ls of free style ikebana through the Koryu School\, a distinguished tradit ion with more than 250 years of history in Japan. Participants will explor e basic techniques\, design principles\, and the aesthetic philosophy of i kebana while creating their own unique arrangements. \n\nFees: Member $55\ , Non-Member $69 \nAll programs are subject to change. Pre-registration th rough our website is required. \nLewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learnin g opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden\, please contact registrar@lewis ginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to h elp. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062622Z URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/koryu-ikebana/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=richmond-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/learn/adult-classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Theatre & Movement (K-2nd) DTSTART:20260923T194500Z DTEND:20260923T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T004754Z UID:510qm71thsi3j30l7khar3b3da@google.com CATEGORIES:arts,theater DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ms. Kemi w/ Calabash Village\n\nCalabash Village i s more than an arts program - it is a cultural affirming learning experien ce that nurtures literacy\, imagination\, confidence and community through joyful exploration. By integrating storytelling\, movement\, music\, thea ter and visual arts\, students strengthen academic and social-emotional sk ills while developing a lifelong appreciation for diverse cultures and cre ative expression LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T004754Z LOCATION:RT 2900 Building X-SOURCE-NAME:Robinson Theater Community Arts Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.robinsontheater.org/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Capital Prize Reception DTSTART:20260923T210000Z DTEND:20260923T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T005057Z UID:102922-1790182800-1790190000@arts.vcu.edu CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join fellow alumni for the opening of Round Two of the “Capi tal Prize” exhibition\, a partnership between VCUarts and Capital Square . The exhibition presents an opportunity for alumni of VCUarts Painting an d Printmaking to showcase their work in the Chasen building\, Capital Squa re’s most recent residential development in Scott’s Addition. Be one o f the first to experience the dynamic work of emerging artists in the luxu rious\, refind living spaces of the Chasen at this mix-and-mingle receptio n\, including presentation of the Capital Prize awards. \nLearn more about the Capital Prize. LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T005057Z LOCATION:Chasen\, 2922 W. Marshall St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United St ates URL:https://arts.vcu.edu/event/capital-prize-reception/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=richmond-va X-SOURCE-NAME:VCUarts X-SOURCE-URL:https://arts.vcu.edu/events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR