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312 Gallery
312 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23220
One block off Broad & Adams Streets
(804) 339 · 2535
By Appointment 7 days a week
First Fridays hours: 7 – 10 pm |
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New Work by Stanley Rayfield and Kyle Epps
First Fridays: May 2, 7-10pm
Exhibition: May 2-30
Established in 2003 this Historic Jackson Ward art gallery radiates an urban spirit with fresh new work by local artists. |
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1708 Gallery
319 West Broad St. Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 643 · 1708 1708gallery.org
Tuesday - Friday: 11 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 1 – 5 pm and by appointment
First Fridays hours: 7 – 10 pm |
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Forgotten Constellations
Artist Paul Cantanese presents projected installations
First Fridays: May 2, 7-10pm
Exhibition: May 2-31
1708 Gallery was founded in 1978, and is a nonprofit exhibition and performance space committee to expanding the understanding, development, and appreciation of contemporary art. |
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art6 Gallery
6 East Broad St. Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 343 · 1406 art6.org
Wednesday - Sunday: 12 – 4 pm
First Fridays hours: 6 – 10 pm |
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Gallery 1: Connie Maass, paintings
Gallery 2: Vincent Wrenn, sculpture on walls
Skylight Gallery: David Turner, free-form 3-D large scale collages
First Fridays: May 2, 6-10pm; Featuring David Turner demonstrating free-form 3-D collage process
Exhibition: May 2-25
Art6 is a member-run, nonprofit gallery, dedicated to promoting andshowcasing quality contemporary visual and performing arts, offering opportunities for education, community outreach, and creative interaction. |
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Curated Culture's
Cornerstone Gallery
23 West Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 344 · 1508 curatedculturerichmond.com
Monday - Friday: 8 am – 6 pm
and by appointment
First Fridays hours: 7 – 10 pm |
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Match Play: Robert Walz and Brenda Walz Van Ness
Through her photography, Brenda Walz Van Ness attempts to celebrate the almost invisible yet universal aspects of life that often get lost in today's complex and busy world. Robert Walz’s work consists of a series of small to medium sized print-based experiments, whose elements were created in response to (or often during) encounters with his sister Brenda.
First Fridays: May 2, 7-10pm
Exhibition: April 4-May 23
Curated Culture is dedicated to inspiring economic and community development in the Richmond Region by expanding public awareness of and exposure to the arts and culture. First Fridays, Cornerstone Gallery, and Culture Vultures membership group are its premier programs. |
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Forinstance Gallery
(between 1st & 2nd
Streets downtown)
107 East Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(757) 574 · 4111 forinstancegallery@cox.net
Studio visits arranged by appointment only.
First Fridays hours: 7 – 10 pm |
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For 57 Years Exactly
Paintings, Drawings and Sculptures by Marty Johnson
First Fridays features live jazz by The Kevin Johnson Group
First Fridays: May 2, 7-10pm;
Featuring the Kevin Johnson Jazz Ensemble
Exhibition: May 2-23
The ForInstance Gallery / Museum is an Ongoing Experiment in the Outlandish Oeuvre of Visionary-Conceptual Artist Marty Johnson.
Housed in a 1850 restored home, there are 4 Floors of Gallery and Studio Space featuring 35 years of multimedia works by the artist. Many of these works have been exhibited in NYC and Museums around the Country. |
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Gallery 5 @ VA Fire
& Police Museum
200 W. Marshall St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 644 · 0005 gallery5arts.org
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11am – 5pm,
and other times by appointment
First Fridays hours: 7 – 11 pm |
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An exhibition that embraces the fine subtleties and details of the surface and texture of the human body, Extrinsic features Ebony Paterson from Kingston, Jamaica, and Lisa Kellner from Richmond. Both artists create an exquisite visual dialogue about the body as a receptacle or vessel for passage while dissecting the discrepancies between what is perceived and what is visible. Lisa Kellner's work ranges from delicate drawings and paintings exemplifying the topographical qualities in the landscape of the skin to installations that explore the qualities of flesh and bodily structure, juxtaposed with the aspects of personal sanctuary. Ebony Patterson creates large scale mixed media prints that seek to reference specifically female objectification from an autobiographical perspective, while making cultural references to her own experiences with her own body.
First Fridays: May 2, 7-10pm;
Featuring live entertainment
Exhibition: May 2-28
Gallery5, one of Richmond’s newest and most innovative visual and performing art centers, is located in a National Historic Landmark known as Steamer Company No. 5. Gallery5’s mission is to help promote a new understanding of the arts in an interactive atmosphere by combining multiple mediums under one roof. Our monthly exhibitions include a collaboration of both visual works of art, live music, film and a wide array of performing arts. |
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Ghostprint Gallery
220 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804)344-1557 www.ghostprintgallery.com
Wednesday - Saturday 1 – 7 pm
or by appointment
First Fridays: 7-10pm
First Fridays hours: 7 – 10 pm |
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| Peter Fowler - Let the Paint Speak
Fowler is a prolific painter whose bravura brushwork and luscious use of paint convey a sense of joyful energy, whether his subject be impressionistic landscapes or romantic figures of women. Peter may be booked for portraits at his First Friday Opening.
First Fridays: May 2, 7-10pm
Exhibiton: May 2-31
From the cutting edge to established International artists, non-traditional media to oil painting, Ghostprint Gallery synthesizes disparate elements in an enlightened perspective on art itself. |
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Jennifer Young Studio & Gallery
16 East Main St. Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 254 · 1008
jenniferyoung.com
jenniferyoung.com/blog
Winter/Spring hours:
Wed-Fri 12-6
Sat 11-2
Open by appointnment as well.
First Fridays: 6 – 8:30pm |
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A celebration of springtime at Jennifer Young Studio & Gallery, featuring Jennifer Young's vibrant plein air and studio paintings of gardens and flowers.
First Fridays: May 2, 6-8:30pm
Exhibition: May 2-30
Working studio and art gallery of Jennifer Young. Features the artists vibrant landscape oil paintings of France, Italy, and the American South. Other works on view include still life to figures. |
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Metro Space Gallery
119 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 643 · 7125 ww.metrospacegallery.com
Please enter through Metro Sound & Music Co.
located next door
Monday - Saturday 11am – 6pm
First Fridays hours: 6pm – 10pm |
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Absolutely Abstract: Art in all Mediums
Fridays: May 2, 7-10pm
Exhibition: May 2-31
Metro Space Gallery provides a new gathering place for lovers of good art, music, film, and performance in Downtown Richmond. Converted from a turn-of-the-century furniture warehouse, it now fuses a variety of visual and performing arts forms. Specializing in revolving works of art by emerging artists and performances by regional musicians, as well as an exciting event space for both private and corporate functions. |
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Oneness Art
202 E. Cary St. 2nd Floor, VA 23235
(804) 344 · 4333 www.kitaonenessart.com
Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am – 6pm
Saturday: by appointment
First Fridays hours: 7pm – 10pm |
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Spiritual Abstract Art by Chiquita Burroughs and City Scenes by photographer Tammy Hargrove.
First Fridays: May 2, 7-10pm
Exhibition Dates: May 2-30
The gallery focuses on uplifting, encouraging, bringing out the best in others, and spiritual art. Owner/artist Chiquita (Kita) Burroughs says it is a tool that God has given to help others. |
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Quirk
311 West Broad St. Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 644 · 5450 quirkgallery.com
Monday - Saturday 10am – 5pm
First Fridays hours: 11am – 10 pm |
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Vault Project: Aleta Braun
Shop Show: Amy Rice
Window Dressing: Broad Appetit
First Fridays: May 2, 7-10pm
Exhibition: May 2-June 28
Quirk features exhibitions of innovative work by known and emerging American and International artists. |
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Studio/Gallery 6
6 East Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23219
(252) 207 · 4677 toddshale.com
By Appointment Only
First Fridays hours: 7 pm – 12 am |
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Todd S. Hale - mixed media and guest artists
First Fridays: May 2, 7pm-12am;
Featuring live music
Exhibition: May 2-30
Studio/Gallery 6 is a working studio and exhibition space featuring the work of painter Todd S. Hale and guest artists and musicians. |
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Transmission
321 Brook Road Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 200 · 9985
transmissionrva.blogspot.com
First Fridays Hours: 7-9pm |
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| Nicole Andreoni and Bret Payne
May’s exhibition features a selection of new paintings and drawings by two Richmonders.
First Fridays: May 2, 7-9pm
Exhibition: May 2-31
Transmission is a new arts venue in Downtown Richmond, showcasing the work of emerging and established artists working in new genres. |
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Visual Art Studio
208 West Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 644 · 1368 visualartstudio.org
Tuesday - Friday: 12 – 6 pm
and Saturday: 12 – 4 pm
Gallery Talk & Reception: 6:30 pm
First Fridays hours: 7 – 10 pm |
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Jumping through Hoops, How I Slept My Way to the Top
Tongue in cheek mixed media adventures by Anne Hart Chay with special guest artists Eric Garner (nonobjective painting), Karen Kain (works on paper and limited edition prints), Kathy Benner (fiber art) and Nick Sullivan (photography).
First Fridays: May 2, 7-10pm; Featuring an Artist Talk with Karen Kain at 7pm discussing the new direction of her work and giving a demonstration of her process, while throughout the evening, a table will be set up with Asian brushes, sumi ink, and rice paper so you can try your hand at being one of the hands for a painting!
Exhibition: May 2-30
Visual Art Studio is a contemporary gallery and working studio, and has been an established downtown gallery for over a decade. Representing established and emerging regional artists and those of national esteem, the gallery showcases a variety of media in bi-monthly exhibitions. An anchor of the First Fridays Art Walk, the gallery often features artist talks, live music, and book signings. |
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Black History Museum
& Cultural Center of Virginia
00 Clay St. Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 780 · 9093 blackhistorymuseum.org
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
First Fridays hours: 6:00 – 9:00 pm |
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The Gift of Black Inventors
The product of more than twenty-five years of research by James E. Wright, Jr., this exhibition highlights the contributions of Americans of African decent. James E. Wright, Jr., Director, MSI Program, University of Richmond, founded the African American Inventors Institute in 1995 to further increase awareness of the contributions of African Americans and to stimulate interest in science and technology. “We are presenting young people with images of themselves. If I can see one, I can be one,” says Mr. Wright.
The exhibition will display over 125 items and will feature inventors and their inventions as varied in time and function as Sarah Boone and her 1892 patent for the ironing board, Winston Wesley Cavell and his spotter-tracer projectile patented in 1961, and Lonnie Johnson’s ‘Super Soaker’ patented in 1991.
The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia collects, exhibits, and interprets artifacts and objects that serve to illustrate black peoples, with an emphasis on Virginians. |
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Elegba Folklore Society
101 East Broad St. Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 644 · 3900 elegbafolkloresociety.org
Monday - Friday: 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday 12 – 4 pm
and by appointment
First Fridays hours: 6 – 10 pm |
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Works by primarily Afrocentric artists include paintings, sculpture, drawings, dolls, original art cards and other multicultural crafts.
Paintings, sculpture, drawings, dolls, original art cards, artifacts and crafts that depict African and African-American cultures are on display in the Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center. The organization educates Richmond residents and visitors about heritage and traditions with exhibitions, festivals, concerts, classes, and historical tours. |
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Richmond Public Library
101 East Franklin St.
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 646 · 7223 richmondpubliclibrary.org
Monday - Wednesday: 9 am – 9 pm,
Thursday - Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
First Fridays hours: 7 – 9 pm |
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Sarah Masters and Maruta Racenis
Transformed Books – featuring works by
VCU Art Foundation Students
Will Turner – Paintings
Thea Duskin – Illustrations
First Fridays: May 2, 7-9pm;
SPECIAL UPDATE: The Salsa Youth Orchestra concert at the Richmond Public Library has been moved to the June 6 First Fridays event. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Exhibition: May 2-June 3
Richmond Public Library’s Main Library is a multidisciplinary venue, showcasing performances and four gallery spaces featuring the work of local and regional artists, including photography, prints, painting, and multimedia works. |
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Sound of Music Studio
321 West Broad St RVA 23220
(804) 788 · 0607 www.soundofmusic.org
Monday-Friday 11am – 6pm
First Fridays hours: 6pm – 10 pm |
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Music by Hex Machine and Suzukiton
Sound of Music has free music from two artists every First Fridays in our Studio A. There is also a visual arts show in the front room every month.
First Fridays: May 2, 7-11pm
Exhibition: May 2-23
Sound of Music has been Richmond’s premiere recording studio for over a decade. Now that they have joined the First Fridays Art Walk, you’ll get to see free performances and fine art by a variety of artists and musicians. |
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Theatre IV
114 W. Broad Street
Richmond, Va. 23220
Box Office 804.344.8040
http://www.theatreivrichmond.org
Year round: M – F 9am – 5pm
First Friday hours: 7pm- 10pm |
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Kelly Alder presents new illustrations
First Fridays: May 2, 7-10pm;
Featuring “Pups on Parade” sculptures from Fetch-a-Cure’s art in public places project. Entertainment TBA
Exhibition: May 2-23
Theatre IV is a non-profit organization that has been entertaining, educating and encouraging Richmond audiences for 32 years. We annually produce four main stage productions and over 30 touring productions, which visit 33 states. |
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Chez Foushee
Corner of Grace and
Foushee Streets
(804) 648 · 3225 chezfoushee.com
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| Chez Foushee, voted one of Richmond’s Best Restaurants, will be open for dinner and drinks on First Fridays; presenting a new spring menu between 6-10pm and cocktails until 11pm.
Voted one of the 50 Best Restaurants in Richmond!
Link to Article
Rated as one of Richmond's "Top 50 Restaurants" and "Best Caterers", Chez Foushee returns for your dining pleasure during First Fridays. Enjoy an all-new dinner menu from 6-10pm and tasty cocktails until 11pm
Situated on the corner of East Grace and Foushee Streets, in Historic Monroe Ward, just two blocks from the Jefferson Hotel, Chez Foushee has been Downtown's favorite lunch location and caterer for more than 15 years. Now open for dinner on First Fridays! |
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Lift Coffee Shop
218 West Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 344 · 5438
liftcoffeeshop.com
liftcoffeeshop@yahoo.com
Monday - Friday: 7 am – 7 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 3 pm
First Fridays hours: 7 am – 11 pm |
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Mary Anne Herr
Richmond artist, Mary Anne Herr, presents new works from her farm painting series.
First Fridays: May 2, 7am-11pm
Exhibition: May 2-30
Hip and contemporary coffee shop offering great food and drink selections as well as a changing array of local art. |
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Tarrant’s Café
1 West Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 225 · 0035 www.tarrantcafe.com
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Featuring new works by Foust, with continuing exhibiton by Barry Brunner and Vicki Brunner.
The much anticipated expansion of Downtown’s Tarrant’s Café features new work by Richmond based artists Foust, Barry Brunner, Vicki Brunner, and Christopher Carroll. Tarrant's also is proud to announce new Sunday Brunch and Pizza at the new Tarrantino's Pizza, which is located just around the corner on Foushee. Enjoy Ted's New York style pie on the go or in their cozy restaurant!
Link to Article
Voted one of the 50 Best Restaurants in Richmond! Plus, recently received honors as one of the Best Restaurants in Richmond 2006 by Richmond Times-Dispatch! Check out one of Broad Street’s newest dining pleasures.
This circa-1873 drug store has been transformed into a contemporary cafe serving appetizers, salads, sandwiches, wraps, entrees and homemade desserts; featuring full bar and regional artwork on display. |
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Twenty Seven
27 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780 · 0086 bistrotwentyseven.com
Monday-Friday 11:30am-2:30pm
Monday-Thursday 5:00-10:00pm
Friday & Saturday 5:00-11:00pm
First Fridays: 5:00-11:00pm |
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Lively European Bistro
Link to Article
Voted one of the 50 Best Restaurants in Richmond!
As Style says, “Refined Mediterranean in gorgeous spot”
Twenty Seven offers a dining experience like no other in Richmond. The menu is influenced by the hearty, healthy cuisines of Italy and France and features something for everyone’s tastes. |
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Henry
212 W Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 344 - 5315 thehenrygallery.com
Mon - Sat 11am –7pm
Sun 11am – 6pm
First Fridays: 11am – 11pm |
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Henry is Richmond’s latest hot spot for men’s and women’s streetwear, sneakers, and accessories. First Fridays events showcase mixed media works by local and national emerging artists. |
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Metro Sound & Music Co.
117 West Broad St Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 643 · 7125 metrosound.com
Monday - Saturday: 11am – 6pm
First Fridays hours: 7pm – 10pm |
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Downtown Richmond's premier source for vintage and high-end musical instruments.Also offering lessons, rentals, and recording studio. |
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Renovation Resources
18 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 644 · 3070 sinksfaucetsandmore.com
Monday - Friday 9 am – 5 pm
Saturdays - 10 am – 3 pm
First Fridays Hours: 9 am – 10 pm |
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New downtown creative business specializing in the usual and unusual for your home decorating needs, with collections of plumbing hardware, tile and lighting. We offer what you thought you could never find! |
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Turnstyle
102 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23220
804.643.(TURN) or 8876 turnstyleonline.com
Tuesday - Saturday 11 – 7 pm
Monday and Sunday: by appointment only
First Fridays hours: 11 – 10 pm |
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Live music from Baltimore featuring the Remix Renegades with art from Scarlet Rose.
First Fridays: May 2, 11am-10pm; Featuring music from Remix Renegades
Exhibition: May 2-30
Turnstyle is a streetwear fashion and music boutique, featuring dance music on vinyl and cds with fine and casual apparel lines fo rmen and women by underground designers. |
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SPECIAL NOTICE
NO Alcohol
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Creating a Community of Culture
We wish to remind visitors to First Friday and the participating venues that it is not legal to carry alcoholic beverages from one gallery to another. Please finish your beverages at the location where you obtained them. Nor is it legal to bring alcohol to the event, to the participating venues, or have open containers on the street. Help keep the event safe and accessible to all and running smoothly by abiding by the law and the guidelines of the area's businesses.
Contact Christina Newton, Director at (804) 344 · 1508 or
e-mail curatedculture@verizon.net if you have any questions! |
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