Community Sing
Join New City Arts Initiative for a collaborative community sing at Welcome Gallery on Tuesday, December 19, led by resident artist Juliana Daugherty and Charlottesville musicians Claire Hitchins, Sam Bush, and Guion Pratt.
December New City Arts and Crafts
You're invited to New City Arts and Crafts, a monthly drop-in event for parents and kids at Welcome Gallery. This month's event will be held on Friday, December 15 from 10am-11am featuring Grit coffee and snacks (for adults and kids), Tattly temporary tattoos (for adults and kids), and an ornament-making activity inspired by Kirsten Hemrich's Transient Places.
Giftmaking at Welcome Gallery
Pull your own screenprint designed by Thomas Dean or custom order a calligraphy gift tag by Abby Farson Pratt at Giftmaking at Welcome Gallery.
Exhibition Opening for Transient Places
Join New City Arts at Welcome Gallery for an opening reception on December 1, 2017, from 5:00-7:30PM for Transient Places, a series of new paintings by Kirsten Hemrich.
November New City Arts and Crafts
You're invited to a special *Saturday* edition of New City Arts and Crafts, a monthly drop-in event for parents and kids at Welcome Gallery. This month's event will be held on Saturday, November 18 from 10-11AM featuring Grit coffee and snacks (for adults and kids), Tattly temporary tattoos (for adults and kids), and a craft exploring color using tissue paper inspired by Brittany Fan's Sound & Color.
Exhibition Opening for Sound & Color
Join New City Arts at Welcome Gallery for an opening reception on November 3, 2017, from 5:00-7:30PM for Sound & Color, a series of paintings by Brittany Fan.
October New City Arts and Crafts
You're invited to New City Arts and Crafts, a monthly drop-in event for parents and kids at Welcome Gallery. This month's event will be held on Wednesday, October 25 from 10am-11am featuring Grit coffee and snacks (for adults and kids), Tattly temporary tattoos (for adults and kids), and a collage craft inspired by Lisa Ryan's Improbable Figures.
The Maker's Series: The Art of Reconciliation
Please join us for another installment of The Makers Series featuring Alex Mejias (musician), Alyssa Pheobus Mumtaz (artist, professor, textile designer) and Eze Amos (photographer). Our three presenters will be discussing their experience with reconciliation and how it has pertained to their work.
Charlottesville SOUP: Fall 2017
The ninth edition of Charlottesville SOUP will be held on Tuesday, October 17 at Meade Hall (120 High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902). Doors open at 6:30pm, dinner starts at 7:00pm.
Exhibition Opening for Improbable Figures
Join New City Arts at Welcome Gallery for an opening reception on October 6, 2017, from 5:00-7:30PM for Improbable Figures, a series of chiaroscuro collages by Lisa Ryan.
September New City Arts and Crafts
You're invited to New City Arts and Crafts, a monthly drop-in event for parents and kids at Welcome Gallery. This month's event will be held on Wednesday, September 20 from 10am-11am featuring Grit coffee and snacks (for adults and kids), Tattly temporary tattoos (for adults and kids), and a portrait-inspired activity.
Albemarle Bacon Company
Join us for a special 2-day bacon benefit to support New City Arts Initiative.
Exhibition Opening for Selves and Selfies
Join New City Arts at Welcome Gallery for an opening reception on September 1, 2017, from 5:00-7:30PM for Selves and Selfies, an exhibition of prints by Sara Ho and paintings by Eileen French.
2017-2018 Residency Applications Due
The New City Artist-in-Residence program is a five-month residency that provides a local artist with free, downtown studio space; a small stipend; and connection to the Charlottesville arts community.
Zine Making and Drawing Session
We're combining coffee, Saturday morning, friends, and drawing to create a summer-themed zine with resident artist, Nina Thomas.
July New City Arts and Crafts
You're invited to New City Arts and Crafts, a monthly drop-in event for parents and kids at Welcome Gallery. This month's event will be held on Wednesday, July 19 from 10am-11am featuring Grit coffee and snacks (for adults and kids), Tattly temporary tattoos (for adults and kids), and an exhibit with drawings and etchings by Nina Thomas.
New City Barks
Is your dog interested in art but frustrated by the lack of local gallery access? Join us at Welcome Gallery on Thursday, June 22 from 9am-4pm for New City Barks, an opportunity for your dog to view our current show, woof down a free Sammy Snack, and paw-ssibly make some new friends.
June New City Arts and Crafts
You're invited to New City Arts and Crafts, a monthly drop-in event for parents and kids at Welcome Gallery. This month's event will be held on Wednesday, June 21 from 10am-11am featuring Grit coffee and snacks (for adults and kids), Tattly temporary tattoos (for adults and kids), and an exhibit about our collaborative program with The Haven called Housing2Home.
Exhibition Opening for Housing2Home
Join New City Arts at Welcome Gallery on June 2, 2017 from 5-7:30PM for an opening for Housing2Home, an exhibit about our collaborative program with the Haven featuring work from 21 local artists.
May New City Arts and Crafts
You're invited to New City Arts and Crafts, a monthly drop-in event for parents and kids at Welcome Gallery. This month's event will be held on Wednesday, May 24 from 10am-11am featuring Grit coffee and snacks (for adults and kids), Tattly temporary tattoos (for adults and kids), and artwork by local artists Lily Erb and Annie Dunckel.