Exploring RVA’s Local Art Galleries: A Photo Dump of Recent Visits

Richmond’s Local Art Galleries: Eye Candy to Spark Creativity

As someone who spends hours writing each day, I love breaking up the routine with a bit of creative inspiration through art dates around town. Local galleries are a fun (and free!) way to recharge and spark some creativity. Here’s a roundup of some of the galleries I’ve checked out over the past couple of weeks:

Pamplemousse Gallery
Possibly my favorite gallery so far. It’s a small, quirky, and informal space run by friendly volunteers. The gallery showcases fresh, local talent and always has something playful on display. I caught the last exhibition before it ended—very intriguing stuff! Right now, they have a new show titled Best in Show.

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The Take Me to Your Garden: Art by the Middle East Diasporas exhibit is still on view, but it’s closing this weekend. Be sure to catch it while you can—it’s a rich and diverse collection that you won’t want to miss.

Antennae
This artist-run studio and gallery space is located in the Arts District and is run by @flavorhead

on Instagram. The front area has a pristine, white-walled gallery with life-sized displays of the artist’s work, while the back serves as an eclectic studio space. It’s definitely a cool place to explore.

Reynolds Gallery
This space has a more traditional, private gallery vibe, which can feel a little intimidating at first. But once inside, you’ll find an incredible selection of modern and contemporary art. The bright and colorful pieces contrast beautifully with the gallery’s stately, two-story home-like setting in the Fan. Plus, the staff is friendly and welcoming.

Check out the Art of the City RVA calendar for current exhibitions and art happening in and around Richmond, VA.