Programs
One place to see what's coming up across events, classes, and exhibitions — each still has its own fuller listing: Events & conventions and Classes & workshops.
2026-08-29 – 2026-09-05
Norfolk
Free public Open Studio sessions during The Hermitage Museum & Gardens' 2026 juried Artists in Residence program — visit with 8 resident craft artists (ceramics, fiber, glass, paper, and beadwork) and watch them work as they discuss their processes and techniques.
Organizer: The Hermitage Museum & Gardens
Last checked:2026-09-04
The first Friday of each month, 6–8 p.m.
A free, family-oriented monthly evening event in historic downtown Manteo — live music, artisans, food, and drinks — centered at Dare Arts Gallery and running alongside the concurrent Manteo Stroll celebrating local galleries, shops, and restaurants. Its own confirmed music lineup names September 4, 2026 as the next scheduled date.
Organizer: Dare County Arts Council
Last checked:2026-09-05
Before every ODU home football game, Fall 2026, at Kaufman Mall, Old Dominion University.
A hands-on art-making pop-up series from Barry Art Museum at ODU's Kaufman Mall, ahead of every ODU home football game, while the museum's own building is closed for expansion construction.
Organizer: Barry Art Museum, Old Dominion University
Last checked:Gloucester County
A single-day wire-wrapped ring jewelry workshop, taught by Suzanne Elliot.
Provider: Gloucester Arts on Main
Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Sign-up link available →Columbia
A single-day ceramics workshop building a hand-formed bowl.
Provider: Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft
September 11, 2026.
Sign-up link available →A painting masterclass with Kelly Borsheim on developing original composition ideas rather than copying reference material.
Provider: d'Art Center
September 12, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. — $225 per person.
Happening on a regular, organizer-stated pattern — see Events & conventions for the complete list and each one's exact recurrence.
Twice yearly, in spring and fall, since 1984.
Norfolk
A juried outdoor art festival in Stockley Gardens Park in historic Ghent, held twice a year (spring and fall) since 1984. Organized by Hope House Foundation; 100% of proceeds support individuals with developmental disabilities served by the foundation.
Organizer: Hope House Foundation
2 confirmed occurrences of this series are also listed.
Last checked:Every Saturday, April–October; 1st and 3rd Saturdays, November–March.
Virginia Beach
A recurring artisan and eco-friendly vendor market at ViBe Park in the ViBe Creative District, run by a community partner celebrating over 10 years of incubating small, artisan and eco-friendly businesses.
Organizer: ViBe Creative District
Last checked:The first Friday of every month.
Gloucester County
A recurring monthly opening reception celebrating Gloucester Arts on Main's new rotating exhibit, held the first Friday of every month.
Organizer: Gloucester Arts on Main
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2026-06-19 – 2026-09-06 · At Muscarelle Museum of Art, Historic Triangle
13 hand-embroidered panels depicting the diverse, often-overlooked contributions of individuals from each original colony, marking America's 250th anniversary.
2026-07-29 – 2026-09-11 · At Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, Historic Triangle
WCAC's annual juried show open to current members, shown across the Main Galleries alongside the Artisan Corner.
2026-07-30 – 2026-09-12 · At Bond Millen Gallery, Richmond Region
A summer group exhibition embracing 'the softened light, saturated color, and suspended atmosphere of the season,' encouraging contemplation of stillness, memory, and transition through landscape and figurative work. Featuring Olivia Durham, Susan English, Elijah Gowin, Frank Hobbs, Matt Kleberg, Katie Leimbach, America Martin, Kate Roebuck, Ed Trask, Marissa Voytenko, Mary Royall Wilgis, and Sarah Boyts Yoder.
Opening date not published — 2026-10-04 · At Chrysler Museum of Art, Southside Hampton Roads
An exhibition on view at the Chrysler Museum of Art exploring people and power in America.
2026-06-06 – 2026-10-04 · At Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center, Lower Virginia Peninsula
A retrospective of work by Paul Reed, in the Anne Noland Edwards Gallery.
2026-06-06 – 2026-10-04 · At Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center, Lower Virginia Peninsula
Work by Alex McQuilkin, in the Microgallery.
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Norfolk
Opening date not published — 2026-10-04 · At Chrysler Museum of Art
An exhibition on view at the Chrysler Museum of Art exploring people and power in America.
Norfolk
Opening date not published — 2027-01-03 · At Chrysler Museum of Art
A traveling exhibition of contemporary jewelry from the Dallas Museum of Art, on view at the Chrysler Museum of Art.
Norfolk
2026-08-28 – 2026-11-14 · At Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries
Work by Ju Yun, who was born in South Korea before immigrating to the United States and works between traditional Korean and Western contemporary forms. Opening reception August 27, 6–8 p.m.
Norfolk
2026-09-04 – 2026-12-12 · At Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries
Puppets and characters from Bread and Puppet Theater's processions, protests, plays, and pageants since the 1960s. Opening reception September 3, 6–8 p.m.
Norfolk
2026-09-08 – 2026-09-24 · At Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries
Stories from Eastern Shore of Virginia residents about food, agriculture, and cultural traditions, collected by Virginia Humanities.
Virginia Beach
2026-08-14 – 2027-01-10 · At Virginia Beach Art Center
A satellite exhibit at the Towne Pavilion Center I location, curated by Virginia Beach Art Center.
Virginia Beach
2026-10-02 – 2026-11-01 · At Virginia Beach Art Center
A themed environmental-art exhibition in the Main Gallery, part of the Art Center's recurring "AWARE" exhibition series.
Portsmouth
Opening date not published — no end date sourced yet · At Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center
Explores the history of the Norfolk County Courthouse — now the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center itself — and its role in shaping law, justice, and memory in the region. Stated on the center's own site as running February 7 – November 15, with no year given.
Portsmouth
Opening date not published — no end date sourced yet · At Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center
Large-format prints of original artwork hung outdoors along the square outside the center, running June–October 2026.
Newport News
2026-06-06 – 2026-10-04 · At Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center
A retrospective of work by Paul Reed, in the Anne Noland Edwards Gallery.
Newport News
2026-06-06 – 2026-10-04 · At Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center
Work by Alex McQuilkin, in the Microgallery.
Newport News
2026-06-06 – 2026-10-25 · At Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center
A group exhibition on Hampton Roads' role in the struggle for American independence, in the William M. Grace Community Gallery.
Williamsburg
2026-06-19 – 2026-09-06 · At Muscarelle Museum of Art
13 hand-embroidered panels depicting the diverse, often-overlooked contributions of individuals from each original colony, marking America's 250th anniversary.
Williamsburg
2026-06-26 – 2027-01-03 · At Muscarelle Museum of Art
Explores the World Trade Center's history and 9/11's impact through architecture, including works by Minoru Yamasaki, Daniel Libeskind, and Michael Arad documenting mourning and renewal.
Williamsburg
2026-06-02 – no end date sourced yet · At Muscarelle Museum of Art
Spans the history of photography with works from pioneering artists like Julia Margaret Cameron through contemporary innovators, showcasing the museum's expanding photography collection. No closing date has been published as of this capture.
Williamsburg
2026-05-15 – no end date sourced yet · At Muscarelle Museum of Art
Presents Native American artists exploring Indigeneity through the lens of time, place, and lived experience across various media. No closing date has been published as of this capture.
Williamsburg
2026-06-10 – no end date sourced yet · At Muscarelle Museum of Art
A collaborative quilt celebrating America's 250th anniversary with contributions from individuals across the country. The museum's own site says monumental sections will remain on view "throughout 2026" — an expected-duration statement, not a confirmed closing date, so no endAt is set here.
Williamsburg
2026-05-15 – ongoing · At Muscarelle Museum of Art
A rotating selection of works from the Museum's permanent collection presenting a range of eras and styles important to the story of American art — this installation began May 15, 2026, distinct from a prior same-title rotation that closed January 4, 2026 (per the museum's own exhibition archive).
Williamsburg
2025-08-27 – no end date sourced yet · At Muscarelle Museum of Art
A retrospective showcasing five decades of Morgan Bulkeley's work addressing ecological crises through symbolism. No closing date has been published as of this capture.
Williamsburg
2025-02-07 – no end date sourced yet · At Muscarelle Museum of Art
Examines William & Mary's founding history and its role in American higher education and national leadership. No closing date has been published as of this capture.
Williamsburg
2026-07-29 – 2026-09-11 · At Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center
WCAC's annual juried show open to current members, shown across the Main Galleries alongside the Artisan Corner.
Williamsburg
2026-09-16 – 2026-10-30 · At Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center
The second Members' Co-Op Show of 2026, in the Main Gallery, alongside "Autumn Days and Spooky Nights" and the Artisan Corner in the Fireside Gallery.
Richmond
2026-07-30 – 2026-09-12 · At Bond Millen Gallery
A summer group exhibition embracing 'the softened light, saturated color, and suspended atmosphere of the season,' encouraging contemplation of stillness, memory, and transition through landscape and figurative work. Featuring Olivia Durham, Susan English, Elijah Gowin, Frank Hobbs, Matt Kleberg, Katie Leimbach, America Martin, Kate Roebuck, Ed Trask, Marissa Voytenko, Mary Royall Wilgis, and Sarah Boyts Yoder.
Richmond
2026-09-17 – 2026-10-31 · At Bond Millen Gallery
A solo exhibition by Cameron Wilson Ritcher, whose grid-organized, observational work explores how 'routine and habit allow room for innovation; pattern gives structure to play.'
Newport News
2026-08-24 – 2026-09-10 · At Newport News Community Gallery
A Hooks, Needles and Looms Club showcase of fiber art. Closing reception Wednesday, September 9, 6–8 p.m.
Williamsburg
Opening date not published — no end date sourced yet · At Andrews Gallery
The Honors Thesis Exhibition, featuring work by Caroline Cha and Hannah Neiman.
Williamsburg
Opening date not published — no end date sourced yet · At Andrews Gallery
A group exhibition of original artwork across mediums by William & Mary students engaged in Studio Art and Art History beyond their declared major, shown alongside the Honors Thesis Exhibition.
York County
Opening date not published — no end date sourced yet · At Gallery at York Hall
A display-only wildlife art exhibit by Jim Wilson, part of the gallery's 2026 season (exhibits rotate roughly every six to eight weeks). Reported as running July and August 2026; exact opening/closing days are not stated in the source.
Suffolk
2026-08-20 – 2026-10-16 · At Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
An exhibition of work by Collette Mann, paired with the Center's Art of Wine Dinner Series — an opening reception and a ticketed wine-dinner event during the exhibition's run.
Gloucester County
2026-09-05 – 2027-05-15 · At Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester
A historical exhibition exploring pivotal moments in Gloucester County's story through six interconnected vignettes.