Join us for an opening reception at Welcome Gallery on Friday, May 1 from 5:00-7:30PM to preview all artwork in our upcoming Spring Gala Art Auction (May 6), presented by Ann Hay Hardy of Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty. The preview exhibition is free and open to the public.

New City Arts' Welcome Gallery
114 3rd St. NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902

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Friday
May 1, 5:00–7:30 PM
Free and open to the public. All ages welcome.

This First Friday opening reception is sponsored by William Taylor and the Taylor Group of Truist Investment Services.

Gallery Hours
May 2, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
May 4, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
May 5, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Exhibition Events

• New City Arts Gala & Art Auction: May 6 at 6:00PM at the Violet Crown

Exhibition Statement

This year’s gala is going to be a blockbuster! Thanks to title sponsor Ann Hay Hardy of Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty, this year’s auction is sure to thrill! Proceeds support New City Arts exhibitions, residencies, fellowships, and programs for Charlottesville area artists.

Participating artists include: Bisa Butler, Cassie Guy, Clay Witt, Ézé Amos, John Grant, Krista Townsend, Lara Call Gastinger, Megan Elizabeth Read, Michelle Gagliano, Pam Black, Sam Abell, Samone, Annie Drury (Neon Soul), Avery Williamson, Chloe Clayborne, Frank Phillips, Grey Von Cannon, Hannah Kade, Justin Vesser, Kaki Dimock, Kevin Kwon, Lindsey Luna Tucker, Lou Haney, Roger Williams, Sarah Hand, Sharon Lee, Somé Louis, Stacey Evans, Ted Hardin, Tori Cherry.

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