Upcoming Events
That Which Forms
That Which Forms by Mariam Aziza Stephan is an exhibition of haunting, precise drawings that treat the landscape as portraiture, each image carrying its own layered history of place, memory, and time.Stephan's practice is rooted in the idea that seeing is never passive. Her drawings accumulate marks the way research accumulates evidence—fragment by fragment, impression upon impression—building images that function simultaneously as historical record and active interpretation, asking viewers to reckon with what we think we see and how we come to know anything at all. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with poet Julia Johnson, whose poems written in response to Stephan's work serve as the titles of the drawings, a true dialogue between image and language, vision and voice. Stephan is Professor of Painting at UNC Greensboro and a Fulbright Scholar; Johnson is Professor of Creative Writing and English and teaches in the MFA Program at Old Dominion University. Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 12-4 pm
Free general admission
Botanical Alchemy: Echo Prints by Beth Stinson
Beth Stinson works in mixed media combining watercolor, ink, and dye on paper. She uses a process she calls “echo printing,” using the natural chemistry of plants to cast a shadow of their essences onto paper. Each “echo print" is a unique experiment, combining different plants, dyes, and paper.The results are often unpredictable, giving Beth many different starting points for her paintings. Beth gives each botanical in her echo prints a life of its own with watercolor and ink, creating intricate illustrations that conjure feelings of light and atmosphere.Visit the Riverviews Art Collective Hallway Gallery from September 4-October 18, 2026 to see the results of these unique printing experiments firsthand.
First Friday: October 2nd
Join us for our monthly First Friday open house!
On view: That Which Forms showcases a true dialogue between artists—Mariam Aziza Stephan, who draws and paints the landscape as portraiture, and Julia Johnson, who responds to these images through poetry.First Friday:
Free & open to the publicConcessions, snacks, & drinksOpen artist studios
Student Workshop: The Great Artist
Great Artist Workshop: Frida Kahlo
October 6 · 4–5:30 PM
Ages 7–13 (recommended)
Be an exhibiting artist. Learn from the greats.
Draw yourself again and again like Frida Kahlo, the Mexican artist who painted her self-portrait more than fifty times—and never the same way twice.
Young artists will explore Kahlo’s unmistakable style, create artwork of their own, and have their work included in our upcoming Copy Cats student exhibition alongside our 18th Annual Juried Show.
Each workshop stands on its own—choose one or all four.
All materials included. Limited to 10 students.
CREATE Studio · Riverviews Artspace
52 9th Street · Lynchburg, VA 24504
Ages 7–13 recommended · All materials included
Sign them up. Show them off.
Kids create art inspired by the greats at Riverviews Artspace—then see their own work exhibited in Copy Cats alongside our annual juried exhibition!
Frida Kahlo · October 6
Draw yourself again and again like Frida Kahlo, the Mexican artist who painted her self-portrait more than fifty times—and never the same way twice.
Students will explore how Frida Kahlo used self-portraiture to tell stories about herself and her world, then create their own artwork inspired by her distinctive approach.
Come to one or come to all four
Each workshop stands on its own:
Oct. 6 — Frida Kahlo
Oct. 13 — Salvador Dalí
Oct. 20 — Hannah Höch
Oct. 27 — Gustav Klimt
All workshops: 4–5:30 PM
Participate in even one and your young artist will have a piece in the exhibition.
Copy Cats Student Exhibition
November 6, 2026–January 10, 2027
Artwork will be exhibited in the Riverviews Artist Collective Hallway Gallery alongside Modern Twist, our 18th Annual Juried Show.
Opening Reception: First Friday, November 6 · 5–8 PM
Students and their families are invited to celebrate our young exhibiting artists.
Registration
$35 per workshop · Buy 3, get one free!
Discount applies automatically at checkout.
Limited to 10 students per workshop.
Location
CREATE Studio · Riverviews Artspace
52 9th Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Free on-street parking: 2-hour limit before 5 PM; unlimited after 5 PM.
About the Instructor
Ceana Malley is a multimedia artist specializing in painting, drawing, and illustration. She earned her BFA from Liberty University in 2026 and has been a regular volunteer at Riverviews for more than two years. Her artwork is inspired by the everyday world and explores themes related to mental health, spirituality, and the journey of life.
No-Refund Policy: All sales are final. No refunds or credits will be issued for inability to attend, regardless of the reason. Please confirm your availability before purchasing.
Student Workshop: The Great Artist
October 13 · 4–5:30 PM
Ages 7–13 (recommended) · $35
Be an exhibiting artist. Learn from the greats.
Stretch reality like Salvador Dalí, the Spanish artist who turned melting clocks, strange landscapes, and dreamlike ideas into some of the most recognizable art in the world.
Young artists will explore Dalí’s unmistakable style, create artwork of their own, and have their work included in our upcoming Copy Cats student exhibition alongside our 18th Annual Juried Show.
All materials included. Limited to 10 students.
CREATE Studio · Riverviews Artspace
52 9th Street · Lynchburg, VA 24504
Ages 7–13 recommended · All materials included
Sign them up. Show them off.
Kids create art inspired by the greats at Riverviews Artspace—then see their own work exhibited in Copy Cats alongside our annual juried exhibition!
Salvador Dalí · October 13
Squish paint into strange creatures and draw a monster with a friend, one piece at a time, the way Salvador Dalí and the Surrealists did.
Students will explore the wonderfully strange world of Dalí and the Surrealists, experimenting with the ideas and techniques that made their work unmistakable to create artwork of their own.
Come to one or come to all four
Each workshop stands on its own:
Oct. 6 — Frida Kahlo
Oct. 13 — Salvador Dalí
Oct. 20 — Hannah Höch
Oct. 27 — Gustav Klimt
All workshops: 4–5:30 PM
Participate in even one and your young artist will have a piece in the exhibition.
Copy Cats Student Exhibition
November 6, 2026–January 10, 2027
Artwork will be exhibited in the Riverviews Artist Collective Hallway Gallery alongside Modern Twist, our 18th Annual Juried Show.
Opening Reception: First Friday, November 6 · 5–8 PM
Students and their families are invited to celebrate our young exhibiting artists.
Registration
$35 per workshop · Buy 3, get one free!
Discount applies automatically at checkout.
Limited to 10 students per workshop.
Location
CREATE Studio · Riverviews Artspace
52 9th Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Free on-street parking: 2-hour limit before 5 PM; unlimited after 5 PM.
About the Instructor
Ceana Malley is a multimedia artist specializing in painting, drawing, and illustration. She earned her BFA from Liberty University in 2026 and has been a regular volunteer at Riverviews for more than two years. Her artwork is inspired by the everyday world and explores themes related to mental health, spirituality, and the journey of life.
No-Refund Policy: All sales are final. No refunds or credits will be issued for inability to attend, regardless of the reason. Please confirm your availability before purchasing.
Student Workshop: The Great Artist
The Great Artist Workshop: Hannah Höch
October 20 · 4–5:30 PM
Ages 7–13 (recommended) · $35
Be an exhibiting artist. Learn from the greats.
Cut, combine, and rearrange images like Hannah Höch, the groundbreaking German artist who helped turn collage into a bold new art form.
Young artists will explore Höch’s unmistakable style, create artwork of their own, and have their work included in our upcoming Copy Cats student exhibition alongside our 18th Annual Juried Show.
Each workshop stands on its own—choose one or all four.
All materials included. Limited to 10 students.
CREATE Studio · Riverviews Artspace
52 9th Street · Lynchburg, VA 24504
Ages 7–13 recommended · All materials included
Sign them up. Show them off.
Kids create art inspired by the greats at Riverviews Artspace—then see their own work exhibited in Copy Cats alongside our annual juried exhibition!
Hannah Höch · October 20
Cut and combine images like Hannah Höch, the Berlin artist who helped invent photomontage by turning magazine scraps into strange new faces.
Students will explore Höch’s playful approach to photomontage, cutting and combining found images in unexpected ways to create original collages of their own.
Come to one or come to all four
Each workshop stands on its own:
Oct. 6 — Frida Kahlo
Oct. 13 — Salvador Dalí
Oct. 20 — Hannah Höch
Oct. 27 — Gustav Klimt
All workshops: 4–5:30 PM
Participate in even one and your young artist will have a piece in the exhibition.
Copy Cats Student Exhibition
November 6, 2026–January 10, 2027
Artwork will be exhibited in the Riverviews Artist Collective Hallway Gallery alongside Modern Twist, our 18th Annual Juried Show.
Opening Reception: First Friday, November 6 · 5–8 PM
Students and their families are invited to celebrate our young exhibiting artists.
Registration
$35 per workshop · Buy 3, get one free!
Discount applies automatically at checkout.
Limited to 10 students per workshop.
Location
CREATE Studio · Riverviews Artspace
52 9th Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Free on-street parking: 2-hour limit before 5 PM; unlimited after 5 PM.
About the Instructor
Ceana Malley is a multimedia artist specializing in painting, drawing, and illustration. She earned her BFA from Liberty University in 2026 and has been a regular volunteer at Riverviews for more than two years. Her artwork is inspired by the everyday world and explores themes related to mental health, spirituality, and the journey of life.
No-Refund Policy: All sales are final. No refunds or credits will be issued for inability to attend, regardless of the reason. Please confirm your availability before purchasing.
Student Workshop: The Great Artist
The Great Artist Workshop: Gustav Klimt
October 27 · 4–5:30 PM
Ages 7–13 (recommended) · $35
Be an exhibiting artist. Learn from the greats.
Print and paint gold patterns like Gustav Klimt, who led Vienna’s rebel art group, the Secession, and made shimmering gold his signature.
Young artists will explore Klimt’s unmistakable style, create artwork of their own, and have their work included in our upcoming Copy Cats student exhibition alongside our 18th Annual Juried Show.
Each workshop stands on its own—choose one or all four.
All materials included. Limited to 10 students.
CREATE Studio · Riverviews Artspace
52 9th Street · Lynchburg, VA 24504
Ages 7–13 recommended · All materials included
Sign them up. Show them off.
Kids create art inspired by the greats at Riverviews Artspace—then see their own work exhibited in Copy Cats alongside our annual juried exhibition!
Gustav Klimt · October 27
Print and paint gold patterns like Gustav Klimt, who led Vienna’s rebel art group, the Secession, and made shimmering gold his signature.
Students will explore Klimt’s rich patterns, decorative surfaces, and famous use of gold, then experiment with printing and painting to create shimmering artwork of their own.
Come to one or come to all four
Each workshop stands on its own:
Oct. 6 — Frida Kahlo
Oct. 13 — Salvador Dalí
Oct. 20 — Hannah Höch
Oct. 27 — Gustav Klimt
All workshops: 4–5:30 PM
Participate in even one and your young artist will have a piece in the exhibition.
Copy Cats Student Exhibition
November 6, 2026–January 10, 2027
Artwork will be exhibited in the Riverviews Artist Collective Hallway Gallery alongside Modern Twist, our 18th Annual Juried Show.
Opening Reception: First Friday, November 6 · 5–8 PM
Students and their families are invited to celebrate our young exhibiting artists.
Registration
$35 per workshop · Buy 3, get one free!
Discount applies automatically at checkout.
Limited to 10 students per workshop.
Location
CREATE Studio · Riverviews Artspace
52 9th Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Free on-street parking: 2-hour limit before 5 PM; unlimited after 5 PM.
About the Instructor
Ceana Malley is a multimedia artist specializing in painting, drawing, and illustration. She earned her BFA from Liberty University in 2026 and has been a regular volunteer at Riverviews for more than two years. Her artwork is inspired by the everyday world and explores themes related to mental health, spirituality, and the journey of life.
No-Refund Policy: All sales are final. No refunds or credits will be issued for inability to attend, regardless of the reason. Please confirm your availability before purchasing.
First Friday: November 6th
Join us for our monthly First Friday open house!
On view: Our 18th Annual Juried Show: Modern Twist, juried by Amy Calandra Davis
6 p.m. Juror’s Talk + Awards
First Friday:
Free & open to the publicConcessions, snacks, & drinksOpen artist studios
18th Annual Juried Show
Modern Twist
What happens when a classic work of art meets a bold contemporary eye? Juried by Amy Calandra Davis, Riverviews’ 18th Annual Juried Show brings contemporary artists into dialogue with art history. Each selected work reimagines a piece by one of the greats, created in 1935 or earlier, asking what it might say, mean, or look like if made today. The result is a “modern twist,” an exhibition of new work shaped by that conversation, and entirely the artists' own.Exhibition dates: November 6, 2026 — January 10, 2027
Juror Amy Calandra Davis is an artist and entrepreneur with more than 25 years in the art and design world.
In 2020 she founded Findings Art, LLC in Lynchburg, Virginia — a creative gallery and studio bringing together fine art, custom archival framing, and national art placement. Her original works have been featured at Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus and placed in leading boutique galleries and private collections across the United States. She is always searching for the unexpected.
Copy Cats: Student Exhibition
Riverviews Artist Collective Hallway Gallery · November 6, 2026 – January 10, 2027
Every great artist started by studying great work. In The Great Artists Student Workshop series, young artists (ages 8–13) explored the techniques of Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Hannah Höch, and Gustav Klimt — then made the styles their own. Copy Cats showcases their incredible work, on view alongside our 18th Annual Juried Show. Opening reception: Friday, November 6, 5–8 p.m., during First Friday.
Artist Mixer
Join us in the main gallery for a casual evening of conversation, community, and creativity. Light refreshments will be provided—just bring your curiosity and creative spirit!RSVP for a free drink ticket to use at the event. Artist Mixer
Join us in the main gallery for a casual evening of conversation, community, and creativity. Light refreshments will be provided—just bring your curiosity and creative spirit!RSVP for a free drink ticket to use at the event. 
First Friday: September 4th
Join us for our monthly First Friday open house!
On view: That Which Forms showcases a true dialogue between artists—Mariam Aziza Stephan, who draws and paints the landscape as portraiture, and Julia Johnson, who responds to these images through poetry.First Friday:
Free & open to the publicConcessions, snacks, & drinksOpen artist studios
First Look Preview: That Which Forms
Spend an intimate evening in the gallery with the two artists behind That Which Forms, before it opens to the public.
Mariam Aziza Stephan shares a talk on her work, and poet Julia Johnson reads from the poems woven through the show — a chance to hear the exhibition in the artists' own words.Complimentary wine, beer, and light bites are included with your ticket.Space is limited. Reserve your spot below.
Installation In-Progress
The main gallery is temporarily closed from August 17 - September 4, as we install artwork and prepare the gallery for our next exhibition.Join us on Friday, September 4, for the opening of That Which Forms from 5-8 p.m. Regular gallery hours resume September 5.
First Friday: August 7th
Join us for our monthly First Friday open house!
On view: How Will Our Ancestors Find Us? Don't Forget the Chiclets is Duwenavue Santé Johnson's exploration of shared human experience. An imagined collection of "random memories from the past, displayed in the present," this narrative delves into the profound connection of living memories that we, as individuals, keep.
"The Great James River Banner", created by the community in our “A Space Between the Stars” workshop series, accompanies Johnson’s own installation landscapes, textured paintings, and hand embroidery.First Friday:
Free & open to the publicConcessions, snacks, & drinksOpen artist studios
Collage Break ✂️
Drop in. Cut things up. Make something!Take a break from the summer heat and get your hands busy! Join us for a laid-back collage session in the gallery—no experience needed, no rules to follow.We'll have a fun prompt to spark your imagination, but feel free to ignore it completely and make whatever calls to you. Flip through magazines, tear, cut, layer, glue, and see what happens. That's the whole plan.All materials provided. All ages welcome, little ones, grown-ups, seasoned artists, and total beginners. There's a seat at the table for everyone. Come for five minutes or stay the whole time. No pressure or expectations, just a good excuse to make something with your hands.Dates: June 4, July 9, August 6
Cost: by donation (suggested donation of $5)
Bespoke Tote Bag Workshop
Join Riverviews Artist-in-Residence Katie Martin for a hands-on appliqué workshop. Inspired by our main gallery exhibition, How Will Our Ancestors Find Us?, you'll apply colorful fabric hummingbirds onto a large, functional tote bag.
This is a no-sew workshop. No experience necessary. Katie will guide you through every step, from selecting fabrics to completing your one-of-a-kind design. Walk away with a handmade piece of your own.
Feeling ambitious? Bring a second item for just $5 more and Katie will help you appliqué that too, time allowing.
All materials provided. Your ticket purchase directly supports exhibitions and programming at Riverviews Artspace. Limited space available.No-Refund Policy: All sales are final. No refunds or credits will be issued for inability to attend, regardless of the reason. Please confirm your availability before purchasing.
Collage Break ✂️
Drop in. Cut things up. Make something!Take a break from the summer heat and get your hands busy! Join us for a laid-back collage session in the gallery—no experience needed, no rules to follow.We'll have a fun prompt to spark your imagination, but feel free to ignore it completely and make whatever calls to you. Flip through magazines, tear, cut, layer, glue, and see what happens. That's the whole plan.All materials provided. All ages welcome, little ones, grown-ups, seasoned artists, and total beginners. There's a seat at the table for everyone. Come for five minutes or stay the whole time. No pressure or expectations, just a good excuse to make something with your hands.Dates: June 4, July 9, August 6
Cost: by donation (suggested donation of $5)
Interwoven: Textile Art by Riverviews Workshop Facilitators
The Riverviews Artist Collective hallway gallery comes alive with artwork created by the talented facilitators behind our A Space Between the Stars workshops series. This group exhibition features a stunning variety of works, including prints on fabric, delicate hand stitching, quilting, beadwork, and detailed machine embroidery. Each piece reflects a dedication to craft, creativity, and the joy of working with textile materials. From imaginative patterns to personal stories woven into every thread, these works celebrate the artistry and skill of our community.Visit the gallery from June 26-August 16, 2026 to experience this tactile, vibrant collection.
Featured Artists
Emily Edmonds, Jill Jensen, Karen Langseth, Simone Paterson, and Pamela Winegard
How Will Our Ancestors Find Us? Don't Forget the Chiclets
How Will Our Ancestors Find Us? Don't Forget the Chiclets is Duwenavue Santé Johnson's exploration of shared human experience. An imagined collection of "random memories from the past, displayed in the present," this narrative delves into the profound connection of living memories that we, as individuals, keep. These memories serve as anchors, helping us to navigate fear, combat loneliness, and solidify our sense of self, ultimately fostering confidence, balance, and the profound understanding that we are part of a grander design. We are all connected by small, everyday moments. "The Great James River Banner", created by the community in our “A Space Between the Stars” workshop series, accompanies Johnson’s own installation landscapes, textured paintings, and hand embroidery.Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 12-4 pm
Free general admission
Opening: How Will Our Ancestors Find Us? Don't Forget the Chiclets
Join us for the opening night of How Will Our Ancestors Find Us? Don't Forget the Chiclets, a sweeping multi-media exhibition by Philadelphia-based artist Duwenavue Santé Johnson—and witness the unveiling of The Great James River Banner.The large-scale collective textile is comprised of fabric squares created in our A Space Between the Stars workshops, a true reflection of the greater Lynchburg community. Stitched, painted, beaded, and woven by many hands over many months, the work represents our shared stories and the everyday memories that connect us across time.Free and open to the public.
Installation In-Progress
The main gallery is temporarily closed from June 15-25, as we install artwork and prepare the gallery for our next exhibition.Join us on Friday, June 26, for the opening of How Will Our Ancestors Find Us? from 5-8 p.m. Regular gallery hours resume June 27.Collage Break ✂️
Drop in. Cut things up. Make something!Take a break from the summer heat and get your hands busy! Join us for a laid-back collage session in the gallery—no experience needed, no rules to follow.We'll have a fun prompt to spark your imagination, but feel free to ignore it completely and make whatever calls to you. Flip through magazines, tear, cut, layer, glue, and see what happens. That's the whole plan.All materials provided. All ages welcome, little ones, grown-ups, seasoned artists, and total beginners. There's a seat at the table for everyone. Come for five minutes or stay the whole time. No pressure or expectations, just a good excuse to make something with your hands.Dates: June 4, July 9, August 6
Cost: by donation (suggested donation of $5)
Mixed Media Fabric Square Workshop
Gather. Create. Connect. Many hands. One voice. Your hand-stitched square becomes part of a large-scale collective work assembled by artist Santé Johnson — and unveiled in an exhibition on June 26 at Riverviews Artspace.
Sessions are April 25, May 9, May 22, May 30, and June 3 — $40 per person. Group reservations are also available, perfect for book clubs, civic groups, workplaces, or any group looking for a meaningful shared experience.Materials provided:22×22 fabric square (screenprinted with historical map of the James River)embroidery hoop, thread, and needleassorted fabric scraps, paint markers, beads, and fun extras
June 3 facilitator: Emily Edmonds
Mixed Media Fabric Square Workshop
Gather. Create. Connect. Many hands. One voice. Your hand-stitched square becomes part of a large-scale collective work assembled by artist Santé Johnson — and unveiled in an exhibition on June 26 at Riverviews Artspace.
Sessions are April 25, May 9, May 22, May 30, and June 3 — $40 per person. Group reservations are also available, perfect for book clubs, civic groups, workplaces, or any group looking for a meaningful shared experience.Materials provided:22×22 fabric square (screenprinted with historical map of the James River)embroidery hoop, thread, and needleassorted fabric scraps, paint markers, beads, and fun extras
May 30 facilitator: Pamela WinegardMixed Media Fabric Square Workshop
Gather. Create. Connect. Many hands. One voice. Your hand-stitched square becomes part of a large-scale collective work assembled by artist Santé Johnson — and unveiled in an exhibition on June 26 at Riverviews Artspace.
Sessions are April 25, May 9, May 22, May 30, and June 3 — $40 per person. Group reservations are also available, perfect for book clubs, civic groups, workplaces, or any group looking for a meaningful shared experience.Materials provided:22×22 fabric square (screenprinted with historical map of the James River)embroidery hoop, thread, and needleassorted fabric scraps, paint markers, beads, and fun extras
May 22 facilitator: Simone PatersonWorkshop: A Space Between the Stars
Gather. Create. Connect. Many hands. One voice. Your hand-stitched square becomes part of a large-scale collective work assembled by artist Santé Johnson — and unveiled in an exhibition on June 26 at Riverviews Artspace.
Sessions are April 25, May 9, May 14, May 22, May 30, and June 3 — $40 per person. Group reservations are also available, perfect for book clubs, civic groups, workplaces, or any group looking for a meaningful shared experience.May 9 facilitator: Karen Langseth
E.C. Glass: AP Art Exhibition & Senior Art Show
Riverviews Artspace is proud to host the E.C. Glass High School AP Art Exhibition & Senior Art Show, featuring work by AP and Advanced Art seniors exhibiting their sustained investigation series. Come see the next generation of Lynchburg artists in action.
Featured Artists: River Baird, Lily Gray, JP Mancier, Lily Hunt, Madeline Stone, Wren Kuk, Helen Grace Sackett, Deitrich Mullins
Free and open to the public.
Crossing Cultures: International Works from the Collection of Sue Ott Rowlands
Crossing Cultures features international works from the private collection of Sue Ott Rowlands, President of Randolph College and world-traveled theatre artist."I began collecting almost 30 years ago," Sue notes, "with the discovery in Prague of a wonderful, whimsical painting by a Ukrainian artist." The subject matter was three women with bubbles above their heads, as if they were each dreaming of their future: one a bubble of wealth, one a bubble of love, and one a bubble of power. "From that moment on, I realized that I could search for three woman paintings and, indeed, photographs and statuary around the world as I traveled. And so the collection grew to the point it is today, around 500 pieces of artwork from over 60 countries." The central theme of Sue's collection has always been, and continues to be, that of the female figure, how it is perceived and interpreted by artists in various cultures around the world.Crossing Cultures is Sue's second exhibition at Riverviews, following The Feminine Spirit: American Works from Sue Ott Rowlands' Private Collection in 2025.Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 12-4 pm
Free general admissionWorkshop: A Space Between the Stars
Gather. Create. Connect. Many hands. One voice. Your hand-stitched square becomes part of a large-scale collective work assembled by artist Santé Johnson — and unveiled in an exhibition on June 26 at Riverviews Artspace.
Sessions are April 25, May 9, May 14, May 22, May 30, and June 3 — $40 per person. Group reservations are also available, perfect for book clubs, civic groups, workplaces, or any group looking for a meaningful shared experience.April 25 facilitator: Jill Jensen
Installation In-Progress
The main gallery is temporarily closed from April 20-30, as we install artwork and prepare the gallery for our next exhibition.Join us on Friday, May 1, for the opening of Crossing Cultures from 5-8 p.m. Regular gallery hours resume May 2nd.
Friends & Families Reception: James River Day School
Friends & Family Reception — For the Love of Art
Friday, April 10 | 5–7 p.m. | Main Gallery, Riverviews Artspace
A special evening celebrating the student artists of James River Day School. From the youngest elementary student to the oldest middle schooler, every student's work is represented — come see For the Love of Art and cheer on the young makers whose work fills the gallery.
Live music performed by students
Button making in the gallery
Concessions, snacks, & drinks
For the Love of Art is on view April 3–19, 2026. Free and open to the public.
First Friday: April 3
FIRST FRIDAY: JRDS STUDENT SHOW
Opening Night — For the Love of Art
First Friday, April 3 | 5–8 p.m. | Main Gallery, Riverviews Artspace
Join us for the opening of For the Love of Art, a student exhibition celebrating the joyous spirit of making and creating in the art classes at James River Day School. From the youngest elementary student to the oldest middle schooler, every student has a piece on the wall.
Free & open to all ages
Concessions, snacks, and drinks
Button making in the gallery
Friends & Family Reception | Friday, April 10 | 5–7 p.m.
For the Love of Art is on view April 3–19, 2026. Free and open to the public.
For the Love of Art: James River Day School Student Exhibition
For the Love of Art: James River Day School Student Exhibition
Middle school and elementary students are naturally curious. They love using their imaginations and bringing ideas to life through the arts. This exhibition, For the Love of Art, celebrates that joyous spirit of making and creating encouraged in the art classes at James River Day School. From the youngest elementary student to the oldest middle schooler, every student's work is represented.
For the Love of Art is on view April 3–19, 2026 in the Main Gallery at Riverviews Artspace. Free and open to the public.
Opening Night — First Friday | April 3 | 5–8 p.m.
Friends & Family Reception | April 10 | 5–7 p.m.
Sophie Blackall Art Auction
Bid on exclusive framed prints by two-time Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator Sophie Blackall. Twenty framed prints from her recent exhibition at Riverviews Artspace are now up for auction — created in a limited colorway and size you won't find anywhere else.
Winning bidders take home art by one of today's most celebrated illustrators and directly sustain the exhibitions and programs at the heart of Riverviews.
Auction closes April 10 at 7:00 pm. Don't miss your chance.
Browse all available works and place your bid below. Winning prints can be picked up in person at Riverviews Artspace beginning April 10. 
Installation In-Progress
The main gallery is temporarily closed from March 15-April 3, as we install artwork and prepare the gallery for our next exhibition.Join us on Friday, April 3rd, for the opening of James River Day School’s student exhibition For the Love of Art from 5-8 p.m. Regular gallery hours resume April 4th.
VCCA Connects
VCCA CONNECTS: BRINGING ART TO THE COMMUNITY
The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) is thrilled to continue its new traveling event series in our region! In partnership with neighboring community spaces, we’re connecting local art lovers to the creative work of VCCA Fellows who visit VCCA from around the world. Each program features a small group of VCCA Fellows who share their creative work and answer questions from the audience.
VCCA Connects events are always free and open to the public.
First Friday: March 6
International group show Presently features the works of Chris Arabadjis, Nelleke Beltjens, Reed Danziger, Thomas Kemper, and Sarah Walker.
First Friday, March 6
Free & open to all ages
Concessions, snacks, and drinks
Early Bird Artist Mixer
Calling all artists! Whether you’re seasoned or emerging, or simply curious about the art scene in Lynchburg, this is your chance to connect. Join us for a casual morning of conversation, community, and creativity. Meet fellow artists, exchange ideas, and grow your network in a welcoming, informal setting. Drop in on your way to work or stay awhile—just bring your curiosity and creative spirit… and maybe a friend!
For a free coffee at the event, please register in advance!
Simone Paterson's Ascending/Descending
The Riverviews hallway gallery features a colorful, contemplative selection of works by Simone Paterson, "best in show" winner of our 17th Annual Juried Show. Ascending / Descending traces the movement of energy through cycles of rise, fall, gathering, and release, using the chakra system as a conceptual framework rather than a belief structure.