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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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