AN ART REVIEW

Riverviews Artspace is proud to present An Art Review, an exhibition showcasing the creative talents of students from James River Day School, grades K-8 in our main gallery.

EXHIBITION STATEMENT

The show is a reflection of the extensive variety of artistic elements and principles of design that are explored and utilized across a wide array of media by all the students at James River Day School, Kindergarten through 8th grade.

OPENING RECEPTION

Meet our emerging artists, enjoy light refreshments, and celebrate their accomplishments at the opening reception, Thursday, April 3rd, 5:30 - 7:30p in the Main Gallery. The Gallery Bar will be open during the reception offering beer, wine, soda and more. Available for purchase by cash or credit.

Exhibition Dates:
On view April 3 through April 17 in the Main Gallery.

This exhibition provides a wonderful opportunity to witness the artistic journey of young creatives as they develop their skills and unique perspectives. We invite you to support these emerging artists and experience the joy and imagination that flows through their work.

Admission:
Free and open to the public. All ages welcome.

Pattern

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.

OPENING NIGHT

We're thrilled to announce that Sophie Blackall will be in Lynchburg at Riverviews Artspace on Friday, September 5, 2025, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM for the exhibition opening!

Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to meet the artist and hear her speak briefly about the exhibition and her renowned book FARMHOUSE.

This special event is presented in partnership with Longwood Visual Art Center, Virginia Children's Book Festivalal, Givens Books, and Little, Brown.

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.

EXHIBITION DATES

September 5, 2025 through Thursday, October 16, 2205.

November 7, 2025 – January 9, 2026

The 17th Annual Juried Art Show returns to Riverviews Artspace this November. This nationally recognized exhibition will feature selected works from artists across the United States working in various media and exploring diverse subject matters.

Our distinguished juror for this year's exhibition will be announced this summer.

The exhibition runs from November 7, 2025, through January 9, 2026. Details about the call for entries will be announced at a later date. We look forward to celebrating another year of exceptional artistic talent and creativity in our community.