Events
New City Arts provides free and low-cost ways to see and experience art at Welcome Gallery and the Charlottesville-area community.
Charlottesville SOUP: March 2026
The 20th edition of Charlottesville SOUP will be held on Monday, March 16 at The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center.
New City Reads: “Tell Me How it Ends: An Essay in Forty Questions”
Join us for a discussion of Tell Me How it Ends: An Essay in Forty Questions by Valeria Luiselli. Snacks provided!
Mending and Transforming Sewing Circle with Karina A. Monroy
Join January/February exhibiting artist Karina A. Monroy for a Mending and Transforming Sewing Circle.
Sensory-Friendly Second Saturdays
Explore the exhibition with modifications made to ensure the space is accessible and inclusive for visitors with sensory sensitivities.
Analog Hour Fridays
Bring your lunch, stash your phone, and settle in for screen-free fun.
Co-Working at Welcome Gallery | February 2026
You're invited to join us on February 12 and make Welcome Gallery your office for the day.
First Friday Extended Hours: “Sueños Florecientes/Flowering Dreams: Portals to Self”
Join us extended gallery hours on First Friday, 2/6 and see Sueños Florecientes/Flowering Dreams: Portals to Self, an exhibition of new work by Karina A.. Monroy.
Analog Hour Fridays
Bring your lunch, stash your phone, and settle in for screen-free fun.
Analog Hour Fridays
Bring your lunch, stash your phone, and settle in for screen-free fun.
Analog Hour Fridays
Bring your lunch, stash your phone, and settle in for screen-free fun.
Co-Working at Welcome Gallery | January 2026
You're invited to join us on January 21 and make Welcome Gallery your office for the day.
Mending and Transforming Sewing Circle with Karina A. Monroy
Join January/February exhibiting artist Karina A. Monroy for a Mending and Transforming Sewing Circle.
Analog Hour Fridays
Bring your lunch, stash your phone, and settle in for screen-free fun.
Sensory-Friendly Second Saturdays
Explore the exhibition with modifications made to ensure the space is accessible and inclusive for visitors with sensory sensitivities.
Exhibition Opening for “Sueños Florecientes/Flowering Dreams: Portals to Self”
Join us for the opening of Sueños Florecientes/Flowering Dreams: Portals to Self, an exhibition of new work by Karina A.. Monroy.
Infrastructure, Affordable Space, Artist Wellbeing:What We’ve Learned So Far
Join us for a virtual discussion to learn more about the Arts Council Planning Process and share ideas for what an Arts Council could do for the Charlottesville area.
Infrastructure, Affordable Space, Artist Wellbeing:What We’ve Learned So Far
Join us for a virtual discussion to learn more about the Arts Council Planning Process and share ideas for what an Arts Council could do for the Charlottesville area.
Infrastructure, Affordable Space, Artist Wellbeing:What We’ve Learned So Far
Join us for a virtual discussion to learn more about the Arts Council Planning Process and share ideas for what an Arts Council could do for the Charlottesville area.
Arts Workers Breakfast & Social
Arts Workers: join us for Bodo’s and coffee to start your December!
Donuts & Discussion: Progress on the Charlottesville Area Arts Council Project
Join us to learn more about the Arts Council Planning Process and share ideas for what an Arts Council could do for the Charlottesville area.
Watercolor Demo + Art-Making with Chloe Clayborne
Join November exhibiting artist Chloe Clayborne for a watercolor & hour of art-making.
Analog Hour Fridays
Bring your lunch, stash your phone, and settle in for screen-free fun.
Analog Hour Fridays
Bring your lunch, stash your phone, and settle in for screen-free fun.
Co-Working at Welcome Gallery | November 2025
You're invited to join us on November 12 and make Welcome Gallery your office for the day.
Exhibition Opening for “Decadent Dissolution”
Join us for the opening of Decadent Dissolution, a solo exhibition by Chloe Clayborne.
Shade is a place: Book Launch with MaKshya Tolbert
Celebrate the release of MaKshya Tolbert’s debut book, Shade is a place.
Co-Working at Welcome Gallery | October 2025
You're invited to join us on October 22 and make Welcome Gallery your office for the day.
Gravestones and the Abundance of Life: A presentation and conversation with Elena Yu & Judy Jacob
Join October exhibiting artist Elena Yu and retired NPS Conservator Judy Jacobs for this presentation and conversation on gravestones, lichens, microorganisms, and the complexities of cemetery preservation.
Community Conversation: Shaping a Future Arts Council
Join us to learn more about the Arts Council Planning Process and share ideas for what an Arts Council could do for the Charlottesville area.
Charlottesville Area Arts Council Planning Process Community Kick-Off & Steering Committee Welcome
Join us for a celebratory kick off event for the Charlottesville area arts council planning process at McGuffey Art Center!
Exhibition Opening for “Perpetual Care”
Join us for the opening of Perpetual Care, a solo exhibition by Elena Yu.