Beyond All Boundaries, the 17th Annual Juried Show at Riverviews Artspace, is a celebration of the boundary-pushing, the unconventional, and the undefinable.
Calling all artists! Whether you’re seasoned or emerging, or simply curious about the art scene in Lynchburg, this is your chance to connect. Join us for a casual evening of conversation, community, and creativity. Meet fellow artists, exchange ideas, and grow your network in a welcoming, informal setting. Light refreshments will be available at the gallery bar—just bring your curiosity and creative spirit!
For a free drink ticket to use at the event, please register in advance!
Beyond All Boundaries is a celebration of the boundary-pushing, the unconventional, and the undefinable.
First Friday, December 5th
Free & open to all ages
Concessions, snacks, and drinks
People’s Choice Award announced at 6:30 pm in the Main Gallery
Discover the vibrant world of risograph printing in this hands-on workshop focused on two-color techniques. Perfect for beginners and risograph enthusiasts alike!
Connect with your creative self to craft a high-vibe chakra mobile. Embark on a fun and meditative journey through the chakras, exploring their unique energies through color, texture, and meaningful materials. As you assemble your mobile, you’ll weave in positive energy, making it a personal symbol of balance and harmony. By the end, you’ll have a beautiful, handcrafted piece to hang in your space— a daily reminder of your creativity, intuition, and the vibrant energy within you.
Join us in the Main Gallery—surrounded by our 17th Annual Juried Show—for a hands-on figure drawing workshop that blends technical guidance with creative energy. Sketch from a live model in a setting designed to inspire.
International group show Presently features the works of Chris Arabadjis, Nelleke Beltjens, Reed Danziger, Thomas Kemper, and Sarah Walker.
First Friday, February 6th
Free & open to all ages
Concessions, snacks, and drinks
Presently opening night
International group show Presently features the works of Chris Arabadjis, Nelleke Beltjens, Reed Danziger, Thomas Kemper, and Sarah Walker.
International group show Presently features the works of Chris Arabadjis, Nelleke Beltjens, Reed Danziger, Thomas Kemper, and Sarah Walker.
First Friday, March 6
Free & open to all ages
Concessions, snacks, and drinks
For the Love of Art, a vibrant showcase of artwork from every K-8 student at James River Day School, reflects he extensive variety of artistic elements and principles of design that are explored across a wide array of media in art classes at JRDS.
First Friday, April 3
Free & open to all ages
Concessions, snacks, and drinks
For the Love of Art opening night
For the Love of Art, a vibrant showcase of artwork from every K-8 student at James River Day School, reflects he extensive variety of artistic elements and principles of design that are explored across a wide array of media in art classes at JRDS.
Riverviews welcomes Sue Ott Rowlands for a second showcase of her private collection, this time highlighting works by international artists. Crossing Cultures includes artwork Rowlands collected from around the globe.
First Friday, May 1
Free & open to all ages
Concessions, snacks, and drinks
Crossing Cultures opening night
Riverviews welcomes Sue Ott Rowlands for a second showcase of her private collection, this time highlighting works by international artists. Crossing Cultures includes artwork Rowlands collected from around the globe.
Riverviews welcomes Sue Ott Rowlands for a second showcase of her private collection, this time highlighting works by international artists. Crossing Cultures includes artwork Rowlands collected from around the globe.
First Friday, June 5
Free & open to all ages
Concessions, snacks, and drinks
Riverviews’ current artist- and curator-in-residence Alpha Massaquoi Jr. works in a variety of media, including charcoal, coffee, gouache, and soft pastel. Massaquoi’s large-scale, lifelike drawings in this exhibition highlight each figure's beauty, showing a glimpse of the everyday struggle through facial expression, lighting, and title.
Opening Day, July 10
Free & open to all ages
Concessions, snacks, and drinks
Riverviews’ current artist- and curator-in-residence Alpha Massaquoi Jr. works in a variety of media, including charcoal, coffee, gouache, and soft pastel. Massaquoi’s large-scale, lifelike drawings in this exhibition highlight each figure's beauty, showing a glimpse of the everyday struggle through facial expression, lighting, and title.
Riverviews’ current artist- and curator-in-residence Alpha Massaquoi Jr. works in a variety of media, including charcoal, coffee, gouache, and soft pastel. Massaquoi’s large-scale, lifelike drawings in this exhibition highlight each figure's beauty, showing a glimpse of the everyday struggle through facial expression, lighting, and title.
First Friday, August 7
Free & open to all ages
Concessions, snacks, and drinks
Duwenavue Santé Johnson’s How Will Our Ancestors Find Us? Don’t forget the “Chiclets” is a multi-faceted dialogue with the space between the stars and an exploration of shared human experience. The exhibition unfolds in three parts: installation landscapes, textured paintings, and hand embroidery, a meticulous and meditative practice that embodies resilience, dedication, and deep reflection.
Duwenavue Santé Johnson’s How Will Our Ancestors Find Us? Don’t forget the “Chiclets” is a multi-faceted dialogue with the space between the stars and an exploration of shared human experience. The exhibition unfolds in three parts: installation landscapes, textured paintings, and hand embroidery, a meticulous and meditative practice that embodies resilience, dedication, and deep reflection.
First Friday, September 4
Free & open to all ages
Concessions, snacks, and drinks
How Will Our Ancestors Find Us? opening night
Duwenavue Santé Johnson’s How Will Our Ancestors Find Us? Don’t forget the “Chiclets” is a multi-faceted dialogue with the space between the stars and an exploration of shared human experience. The exhibition unfolds in three parts: installation landscapes, textured paintings, and hand embroidery, a meticulous and meditative practice that embodies resilience, dedication, and deep reflection.
First Friday, September 4
Free & open to all ages
Concessions, snacks, and drinks
To close the season, Riverviews Artspace will host its 18th Annual Juried Show. A national call for entires and juror announcement will be made in mid-2026.
To close the season, Riverviews Artspace will host its 18th Annual Juried Show. A national call for entires and juror announcement will be made in mid-2026.
First Friday, November 6
Free & open to all ages
Concessions, snacks, and drinks
18th Annual Juried Show opening night
To close the season, Riverviews Artspace will host its 18th Annual Juried Show. A national call for entires and juror announcement will be made in mid-2026.
First Friday, December 4
Free & open to all ages
Concessions, snacks, and drinks
Pop-Up Art Sale: Introducing Eugene Vango
in our C.R.E.A.T.E. Studio
Eugene Vango’s first visit to Lynchburg!
60 original abstract expressionist paintings
prices ranging from $50 to $500
Beyond All Boundaries is a celebration of the boundary-pushing, the unconventional, and the undefinable.
Free & open to all ages
Concessions, snacks, and drinks
Artist demonstrations
Juror’s awards: first, second, and third prizes
Be the first to view and purchase artwork from the 17th Annual Juried Exhibition before the public opening! Hear remarks by juror Alpha Massaquoi Jr. and meet featured artists. Wine and light refreshments.
Tickets $25 | Limited capacity.
Discover the vibrant world of risograph printing in this hands-on workshop focused on two-color techniques. Perfect for beginners and risograph enthusiasts alike!
Instructor Pamela Winegard will guide participants through the foundational techniques of encaustic painting, including fusing, layering, and texturing. No prior experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided.
Join us for First Friday featuring the Sophie Blackall exhibition in the Main Gallery, along with open artist studios and a community art project in the CREATE Studio.
Plus, award-winning musician Sara Ernst will perform a special children's concert from 6-7 pm in the Main Gallery. A selection of Sophie Blackall children's books will be available for sale, including Farmhouse and the newly-released If We Were Dogs. Concessions, snacks, and drinks available. Free and open to all ages.
Sara Ernst
Award-winning musician Sara Ernst will perform a special children's concert from 6-7 pm in the Main Gallery.
Storytime for Dogs, Kids, and their Parents, featuring If We Were Dogs and other children’s books by Sophie Blackall
Riverviews Artspace is delighted to partner with the Lynchburg Public Library for a special Family Storytime celebrating the release of If We Were Dogs, the newest book by award-winning author and illustrator Sophie Blackall. Families are invited to gather in the gallery, surrounded by Blackall’s enchanting exhibition Pattern, for a morning of stories, songs, rhymes, and hands-on activities that spark imagination and support early literacy. Best of all, the event is free—and friendly dogs are welcome to join the fun!
📅 No preregistration required
🐾 Dog and kid friendly event
✨ Free admission for all
Open Call for U.S. Artists: 17th Annual Juried Art Show
Exhibition Dates: November 7th, 2025 - January 11th, 2026
Beyond All Boundaries: An Exploration of Art That Defies Convention
Beyond All Boundaries is a celebration of the boundary-pushing, the unconventional, and the undefinable. For our 17th annual juried exhibition, Riverviews Artspace invites artists to submit works that explore the transformative power of art through material, concept, and form. Specifically, we are looking for artists whose practices engage in the radical expansion of their mediums, challenging both traditional perceptions and material limitations.
To learn more about eligibility and how to apply, click the link below.
Sunday, September 7, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$10 adults, $5 students (under 1 free)
Book signing, art making, and hands-on activities for kids & families
A selection of Sophie Blackall children’s books for sale, including Farmhouse
Concessions, snacks, and drinks
Sophie Blackall is an award-winning illustrator of over 50 books for children, including the New York Times best-selling Ivy and Bean series, the 2016 Caldecott Medal winner, Finding Winnie and the 2019 Caldecott Medal winner, Hello Lighthouse, which she also wrote.
She is the five-time recipient of The New York Times Best Illustrated Picture Book Award and has worked with UNICEF and Save the Children, UK on global health and literacy initiatives.
Originally from Australia, she now splits her time between Brooklyn, New York, and the Catskill Mountains, where she and her husband run a retreat for the children's book community called Milkwood Farm.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Pattern highlights works of art by Sophie Blackall, an award-winning illustrator of over 50 children's books. Inspired by the recent revitalization of her farm, Milkwood, a creative retreat for the children's book community, the pieces on view explore the layers and collages that shape our lives. Focusing on collective, generational, and individual memories, the exhibition celebrates our emotional connections to place and to the objects we hold dear. The exhibition is curated by Alex Grabiec, an artist, curator, and educator based in rural Virginia.
EXHIBITION DATES
September 5, 2025 through Thursday, October 16, 2025.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Pattern highlights works of art by Sophie Blackall, an award-winning illustrator of over 50 children's books. Inspired by the recent revitalization of her farm, Milkwood, a creative retreat for the children's book community, the pieces on view explore the layers and collages that shape our lives. The exhibition is curated by Alex Grabiec, an artist, curator, and educator based in rural Virginia.
OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION
Friday, September 5, 2025, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free & open to all ages
Hands-on activities for kids in our Create Studio with: Lynchburg Public Library, Amherst County Public Library, The Scrappy Elephant, and The Pink Flamingo Play Cafe and Hill City Montessori.
Button making activity
A selection of Sophie Blackall children’s books for sale, including Farmhouse
Concessions, snacks, and drinks
MEET SOPHIE BLACKALL AT RIVERVIEWS ARTSPACE. CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW TO LEARN MORE.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Sophie Blackall is an award-winning illustrator of over 50 books for children, including the New York Times best-selling Ivy and Bean series, the 2016 Caldecott Medal winner, Finding Winnie and the 2019 Caldecott Medal winner, Hello Lighthouse, which she also wrote. She is the five-time recipient of The New York Times Best Illustrated Picture Book Award and has worked with UNICEF and Save the Children, UK on global health and literacy initiatives.
Originally from Australia, she now splits her time between Brooklyn, New York, and the Catskill Mountains, where she and her husband run a retreat for the children's book community called Milkwood Farm.
Family Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library, featuring children’s books by Sophie Blackall
Riverviews Artspace is excited to partner with the Lynchburg Public Library for a special Family Storytime inspired by the whimsical world of Sophie Blackall, the featured artist for Riverviews’ Pattern exhibition. Join us for a morning of stories, songs, rhymes, and hands-on fun designed to promote early literacy.
Children ages 2–5, along with their parents, caregivers, and siblings*, are invited to enjoy an engaging storytime followed by a creative potato stamping craft inspired by Blackall’s illustrations.
📅 No preregistration required – first come, first served.
📍Please visit the Youth Services desk for a nametag.
Lynchburg Public Library (Main Branch)
2315 Memorial Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Phone: (434) 455-6300
*To help accommodate as many children as possible, we kindly ask that each party limits the number of attending adults.
For more information on Sophie Blackall events at Riverviews Artspace, click the button below:
Studio 107, Riverviews Artspace
Thursday, August 14th
5-7 p.m.
Calling all artists! Whether you’re seasoned or emerging, or simply curious about the art scene in Lynchburg, this is your chance to connect. Join us for a casual evening of conversation, community, and creativity. Meet fellow artists, exchange ideas, and grow your network in a welcoming, informal setting. Light refreshments will be provided—just bring your curiosity and creative spirit!
Note: The event takes place after gallery hours in Studio 107. Please enter through 901 Jefferson Street and take the elevator to the first floor.
Join us in the Main Gallery for a hands-on figure drawing workshop that blends technical guidance with creative energy. Sketch from a live model in a setting designed to inspire.
This figure drawing workshop is designed for artists of all levels who are eager to build a stronger understanding of the human form. Students will explore how to break down complex anatomy into simple shapes—cylinders, spheres, and boxes—to better grasp proportion, gesture, and structure. Through guided exercises and live model drawing, participants will learn to create more confident, dimensional renderings by seeing the figure as a collection of forms in space. This approach serves as a foundation for both expressive and realistic figure drawing.
To get the most out of this workshop, you'll need a few essential tools: a drawing pad (11”x14” or larger), a variety of pencils, kneaded and plastic erasers, and charcoal in various hardnesses. Tabletop easels and clipboards will be provided, but feel free to bring your own easel—just let us know in advance.
Join us in the Riverviews’ Main Gallery for a special afternoon blending world-class music with stunning American art. The Ivalas Quartet seeks to enhance the classical music world with voices less known and sometimes unheard, inspiring future musicians with sounds that reflect diverse cultures and communities.
As the Quartet performs, experience The Feminine Spirit: American Works from Sue Ott Rowlands' Private Collection, a curated exhibition celebrating the strength, grace, and diverse expressions of femininity in American art. This collection, focusing on women and figure painting, will beautifully complement the Quartet's performance, creating a harmonious experience of art and music.
WHEN: Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.
WHERE: Riverviews Artspace, 52 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504 ADA accessible entrance available via 901 Jefferson St; Enter the lobby and take the elevator to the 1st floor. Parking map shown below.
TICKETS:
Adults: $35 - Purchase Tickets Here
Students: Free admission with valid ID
Gallery Bar will be open throughout the performance. Serving wine, beer, soda, and more (cash/credit accepted).
Don't miss this opportunity to experience the critically acclaimed Ivalas Quartet in the intimate setting of Riverviews Artspace while enjoying "The Feminine Spirit" exhibition. Join us for an afternoon of beautiful chamber music in the heart of downtown Lynchburg.
For more information, please visit lynchburgtickets.com/ivalas or call (434) 515-1837.
Hailed by The Strad for playing with "tremendous heart and beauty," the Ivalas Quartet has been changing the face of classical music since its inception at the University of Michigan in 2017. Dedicated to the celebration of BIPOC voices, Ivalas seeks to enhance the classical music world by consistently spotlighting past and present BIPOC composers.
Currently, The Ivalas Quartet is the Graduate Resident String Quartet at The Juilliard School in New York City, where they study under the Juilliard String Quartet.
Good news! Lynchburg offers numerous free parking options within easy walking distance of Riverviews Artspace. Whether you're visiting during the day or attending an evening event, you'll find convenient parking nearby.
On-Street Parking:
Free with 2-hour limit during daytime hours
Free with no time limit after 5:00 PM
Canal Lot:
Located at 23 9th Street (just past Amazement Square)
Free Public Parking at all times
Mosaic Terrace Lot:
801 Jefferson Street
Free: Weeknights after 5 PM, weekends, and City Holidays
Paid: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM
Monthly Parking Permits available
Movie Lot:
Free: Weeknights after 5 PM, weekends, and City Holidays
Monthly Parking Permits available
Human Services Building Lot:
Typically has open spaces after business hours
Not officially designated for events
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Riverviews Artspace presents The Feminine Spirit: American Works from Sue Ott Rowlands' Private Collection opening Friday, May 2, 2025 in the Main Gallery.
The Feminine Spirit is a captivating exploration of the human form and the feminine spirit. This exhibition showcases an extensive and carefully curated collection of artworks, primarily focusing on women and figure painting. The collection is a celebration of the grace, strength, and diverse expressions of femininity, captured through the eyes of talented American artists from various backgrounds and periods.
We invite you to immerse yourself in this celebration of the feminine spirit and the art of figure painting, photography, and sculpture. As you explore the exhibition, we hope you will be inspired by the creativity, skill, and vision of the American artists represented in this collection, and that you will leave with a renewed appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the human form.
OPENING NIGHT
Join us for the exhibition opening on Friday, May 2, 5:00-8:00 PM. This special First Friday event will feature artist studio tours, live music performances, and a special Collectors Talk by Sue Ott Rowlands at 6:30 PM. Gallery Bar available.
EXHIBITION DATES
The exhibition will be on view May 2,2025 through August 7, 2025.
Join us for an extraordinary First Friday as we celebrate the opening night of The Feminine Spirit: American Works from Sue Ott Rowlands' Private Collection!
This May's First Friday is especially significant as we proudly host the premiere viewing of this remarkable exhibition, showcasing American works from Sue Ott Rowlands' distinguished private collection. Be among the first to experience these powerful artistic expressions of the feminine spirit.
As always, First Friday offers a vibrant evening of art and culture throughout downtown Lynchburg, making the arts more accessible to our community while providing an entertaining experience for all. This event is FREE and open to the public!
Special events throughout the evening:
Opening Reception of The Feminine Spirit
Collector’s Talk by Sue Ott Rowlands at 6:15 PM
Artist Talk by Kevin Muente immediately following
Live figure drawing demos (watch — or try it yourself!)
Open Artist Studios: Meet working artists and see them in action
Live jazz by saxophonist Ken Matthews
Drinks, snacks, and signature cocktails at the Gallery Bar
FREE admission for all
Don't miss this exceptional evening of art, community, and celebration at Riverviews Artspace and throughout downtown Lynchburg!
First Fridays occur the first Friday of each month from 5:00–8:00 PM.
First Friday — An Art Review: James River Day School Student Exhibition
Celebrate First Friday at Riverviews Artspace with An Art Review, featuring artwork from every K-8 student at James River Day School! Discover creative expressions in various media while exploring open artist studios.
First Friday:
📅 Friday, April 4 | 5:00–8:00 PM
Explore open studios, meet resident artists, and enjoy refreshments from our Gallery Bar — popcorn, candy, soda, beer, and wine available (cash/card).
Couldn't make it to the Opening Reception? Don't worry! You can still catch the exhibition during First Friday and experience the creativity of these young artists.
Admission:
FREE and open to all ages!
First Fridays occur the first Friday of each month from 5:00 - 8:00 PM
An Art Review: James River Day School Student Exhibition
Join us for the Opening Reception of An Art Review, a vibrant showcase of artwork from every K-8 student at James River Day School! Experience creative expressions across various media, exploring artistic elements and design principles.
Opening Reception:
Thursday, April 3 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Enjoy live music performed by the students and refreshments from our Gallery Bar — popcorn, candy, soda, beer, and wine available (cash/card).
Can't make it to the Opening Reception? Join us for First Friday on April 4 from 5:00–8:00 PM for another chance to view the exhibition, explore open artist studios, and enjoy our Gallery Bar!
Admission:
FREE and open to all ages!
Vision Board Workshop
Ready to visualize your dreams and stay focused on your goals? Join Barton Quigley Coaching and artist Kim Clarke for a Vision Board Workshop! Create your own powerful vision board to manifest your goals and stay motivated all year long.
Date: April 1st, 6:00 PM
Location: 901 Jefferson Street #106
Cost: $45 (Materials included)
Registration: Space is limited to 10 attendees—registration required.
Don't miss this chance to bring your dreams to life!
SOLO EXHIBITION: MAIN GALLERY
Riverviews Artspace presents New Precarious Systems, the ongoing body of work of Philadelphia-based artist Lewis Colburn in our Main Gallery from February 7th - March 13th, 2025.
Artist Statement
My current works are a series of interrelated sculptural vignettes, combining fragmented monument-forms with a vocabulary of contemporary objects referencing artifice, automation, and human fragility. This combination of forms loosely reference a sense of acceleration both of progress and of retrograde political motion, and the idea of de-stabilizing previously monolithic forms and ideas. This is an ongoing body of work.
SOLO EXHIBITION: STUDIO 108
In Studio 108, Riverviews Artspace is proud to showcase a collection of works by local artist Michael Creed. The exhibition will be on view February 7 - March 13, 2024. To schedule a private tour email Tracey Langseth , Executive Director at gallery@riverviews.net.
Michael’s work blurs the line between function and artistry, transforming everyday objects into sculptural statements. In his own words:
"To me, furniture is a sculptural presence in daily life. We see a chair or table hundreds of times, use it, and enjoy it. But from primitive times, people have also expressed the joy and meaning of life through the appearance of functional objects. Through art, the numinous can permeate the ordinary. In my work, I show the harmony that exists between the prosaic and the poetic.
"I’ve also enjoyed translating my weekly cigar into a curious and growing collection of Cigar Art objects. In these, like my other creations, I strive to make all the pieces work to involve, surprise, and delight the participant. This practicality serves the sense of imagination and delight I want to share with all who come in contact with my work."
Join us for an evening of exploration, conversation, and discovery!
📅 Opening : Friday, February 7th, 5-8 PM
📍 Riverviews Artspace
EMERGING ARTIST STUDENT SHOW: MAIN HALLWAY
The VES Arts Intensive team has had an incredible winter season creating at Riverviews Artspace under the guidance of Kasey Forehand! 🎨✨ Each artist has contributed two outstanding pieces to the exhibition, showcasing a diverse range of styles and materials. They’re thrilled to share their work with the Lynchburg community!
Join us for the reception this Friday from 5:30 to 8 PM—we can't wait to see you there! 🖼️🎭🎉
FREE HANDS-ON ACTIVITY: CREATE STUDIO
Join Dr. Peter Sheldon from Randolph College’s Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering Program for a hands-on Sphero robot activity at First Friday, Feb 7! 🏎️💡
Test, race, and experiment with these interactive bots while exploring the intersection of art and technology—no experience needed!
📍 Riverviews Artspace
🗓️ Friday, Feb 7 | 5:00–8:00 PM
🎨 Part of the "New Precarious Systems: Lewis Colburn" opening
Join us for First Fridays on the First Friday of each month from 5:00 - 8:00pm. During this free event, you’ll discover new exhibitions, meet talented artists, enjoy live music. Your invited to wander through our galleries and open artist studios. Stop at the bar in the main gallery for a selection of wine, beer, signature cocktails, soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages. The aim is to make art and culture more accessible to the Lynchburg community.
Join us for First Fridays on the First Friday of each month from 5:00 - 8:00pm. During this free event, you’ll discover new exhibitions, meet talented artists, enjoy live music. Your invited to wander through our galleries and open artist studios. Stop at the bar in the main gallery for a selection of wine, beer, signature cocktails, soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages. The aim is to make art and culture more accessible to the Lynchburg community.
On October 12th & 13th, come to Riverviews Artspace to see the printmaking process in action! Particpants will use the Big Tuna, a printing press custom-made for BIG INK, to create massive woodcut prints under the guidance of Lyell Castonguay, founder of BIG INK. Members of the public are invited to watch this workshop take place in the Main Gallery from 1-4PM.
Join us for First Fridays on the First Friday of each month from 5:00 - 8:00pm. During this free event, you’ll discover new exhibitions, meet talented artists, enjoy live music. Your invited to wander through our galleries and open artist studios. Stop at the bar in the main gallery for a selection of wine, beer, signature cocktails, soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages. The aim is to make art and culture more accessible to the Lynchburg community.
This Saturday, join Riverviews Artspace for Saturday Salons, a new and exciting opportunity for creative collaboration and community!
Local musician James Clark came up with the idea for Saturday Salons as a way to bring creatives together:
"During the Enlightenment period, salons were relaxed gatherings that would be held in different homes as a means of exchanging ideas, discussing hot topics and sharing different works of art and philosophy. People from all walks of life were welcome to gather and enjoy the company of other guests in a laid back environment that promoted the freedom to mingle and meet others that were learning, growing and being shaped by the cultural shift that was taking place.
Keeping in the same vein, we are starting our own salon-style environment as a way of uniting the creatives, the thinkers and the dreamers. No matter your medium or walk of life, you are welcome to come by and hang with other like-minded people that are eager for community and connection.
Bring yourself, bring a friend, bring your instrument, bring what you’re working on, and come hang on Saturday afternoons. We’ll be jamming, sharing, and talking life, love and everything in between. Feel free to bring something you’re wanting feedback on, or just swing by to make some new friends. All are welcome."
We look forward to seeing you there this Saturday! Our galleries are open Wednesday-Sunday, 12-4.
Dr. John Gerdy, a renowned advocate for the arts, will lead a thought-provoking discussion on how artistic endeavors can enrich our lives and strengthen our communities. Through engaging stories and insightful analysis, he will demonstrate how arts investments foster creativity, build community bonds, drive economic prosperity, and enhance public health.
Let us know you’re coming by using the button below to RSVP!
Join us for First Fridays on the First Friday of each month from 5:00 - 8:00pm. During this free event, you’ll discover new exhibitions, meet talented artists, enjoy live music. Your invited to wander through our galleries and open artist studios. Stop at the bar in the main gallery for a selection of wine, beer, signature cocktails, soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages. The aim is to make art and culture more accessible to the Lynchburg community.
Join us for First Fridays on the First Friday of each month from 5:00 - 8:00pm. During this free event, you’ll discover new exhibitions, meet talented artists, enjoy live music. Your invited to wander through our galleries and open artist studios. Stop at the bar in the main gallery for a selection of wine, beer, signature cocktails, soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages. The aim is to make art and culture more accessible to the Lynchburg community.
On First Friday, July 5th, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Riverviews Artspace will present a fantastic photography exhibition featuring the work of Kathy Cudlin, James Ochieng, Susan Saandholland and Larry Taylor Jr. Curated collaboratively, their work examines the world from their own unique perspectives, showcasing a glimpse into each artists’ individual lives and stories. Throughout the night, these artists will deliver short artist’s talks about their work on display.
The four artists in the Riverviews Photography Invitational each move through the world creating a visual diary of their physical surroundings, their passionate interests, and their innermost thoughts. Of the images in this exhibit, some speak to the reverence for a homeland and its endangered species, others to the camaraderie of friends, the deep appreciation for the landscape, the implied stories of street photography, and experimentation with visual content as a metaphor for movement—in short, the visual experience, the passion to capture it, and a mindfulness that can speak to others.
Alongside the Main Gallery exhibition, the Emerging Artist Series Photography Invitational will feature four up-and-coming artists in Gallery 108.
All ages are invited to join local artist Jill Jensen in a free printmaking activity in Gallery 109 from 6-7:30PM. Participants will learn one of many existing printmaking techniques, and their successful prints will be exhibited alongside larger-than-life woodcut prints as a part of Riverviews’ upcoming Monstrous and Miniscule Exhibition.
Selah Vie will play live music throughout the night, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase, and artists’ studios will be open to the public.
This event is free and open to the public, and donations are encouraged. The exhibitions will remain on view through August 16th, 2024. The galleries are open Wednesday through Friday, from 12::00 to 4:00 p.m.
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Join us for First Fridays on the First Friday of each month from 5:00 - 8:00pm. During this free event, you’ll discover new exhibitions, meet talented artists, enjoy live music. Your invited to wander through our galleries and open artist studios. Stop at the bar in the main gallery for a selection of wine, beer, signature cocktails, soft drinks and other non-acholoic beverages. The aim is to make art and culture more accessible to the Lynchburg community.
