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: April 2026 (NEW DATE)
The 20th edition of Charlottesville SOUP will be held on Monday, March 16 at The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center.
Analog Hour Fridays
Bring your lunch, stash your phone, and settle in for screen-free fun.
Open Studio with Resident Artist Awar Monytwic Biong
Join us for a First Friday Open Studio with Resident Artist Awar Monytwic Biong.
First Friday Extended Hours for “holding ground”
Join us for First Friday extended gallery hours and see holding ground, a solo exhibition by Stephanie Germosen Salazar.
Chess & Tea with Stephanie Germosen Salazar
Join us for a casual afternoon of casual chess game play on sets made by March/April exhibiting artist, Stephanie Germosen Salazar. Tea will be provided and served in vessels also handmade by Stephanie.
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.
New City Arts Gala & Art Auction
On Wednesday, May 6 at 6PM, join New City Arts for our annual gala and art auction.
Analog Hour Fridays
Bring your lunch, stash your phone, and settle in for screen-free fun.
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!
Co-Working at Welcome Gallery | March 2026
You're invited to join us on March 25 and make Welcome Gallery your office for the day.
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.
Analog Hour Fridays
Bring your lunch, stash your phone, and settle in for screen-free fun.
Exhibition Opening for “holding ground”
Join us for the opening of holding ground, a solo exhibition by Stephanie Germosen Salazar
Analog Hour Fridays
Bring your lunch, stash your phone, and settle in for screen-free fun.
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.