Black Iris
Curated by the renowned environmentalist artist, Benjamin Thorp, Black Iris is a space for contemporary art in all its forms. The gallery acts as a platform for up-and-coming talent, not just in the form of artists and sculptors but also musicians and other culturally inclined groups. Along with a variety of art exhibitions which have no boundaries when it comes to method or medium, the gallery is also host to experimental musical events, screenings, lectures and social interactions.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts contains comprehensive collections of works from ancient times to the present. Permanent exhibits include pieces from ancient Greece, a tapestry hall, a medieval chapel and the largest collection of Faberge eggs outside of Russia. A regular schedule of temporary exhibits rounds out this comprehensive art museum. A peaceful sculpture garden provides a place for a quiet rest beside the rushing fountains. Admission is free, although USD5 donations are suggested.
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Quirk Gallery
Artwork by a network of established and emerging artists in a variety of mediums is on display at Quirk Gallery. Sculpture, painting, jewelry and more is available for viewing and purchase. The friendly staff is always willing to help visitors figure out what artwork is best for them.
A space where you can find numerous articles ranging from clothes, fashion accessories, books to home decor items and more, Circle Thrift & Art Space is a haunt for many locals and a place even visitors should explore. They source gently-used articles and keep them up for sale here, and in the center of all the art that this store is drenched in you can find treasures to take back home with you. Circle Thrift & Art Space is also an event space playing host to many live performances by local bands.
