Image courtesy of the artist
From June 6-25, 2025,, New City Arts presents Soft Parts, a solo exhibition by Grey Von Cannon.
Exhibition Statement (provided by the artist)
As a queer person in an ongoing search for belonging, my understanding of home has evolved from a rooted physical place and collected objects to the body I inhabit. Much like a home, this exhibition threads together an abundant display of familiar items and paintings representative of the tensions and comforts found within. Often viewed as “too much,” I intentionally create from a place of abundance. Bright colors, imperfect shapes, and vibrant patterns come together to explore themes of holding and being held. Moving between abstraction and representation, these works invite viewers to walk through my colorful world and consider their own understanding of home.
About the Artist
New City Arts' Welcome Gallery
114 3rd St. NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
First Friday Opening Reception
June 6 from 5-7:30PM; Artist talk at 6PM. Free and open to the public. All ages welcome. Exhibition opening sponsored by William Taylor and the Taylor Group of Truist Investment Services.
Gallery Hours
Wednesday-Saturday from 10AM-5PM
Exhibition Events
Cozy Craft Night | 6/11 | 5-8PM | Bring a project and craft with Grey and friends.
Co-Working at Welcome | 6/18 | 10AM-5PM | Make Welcome Gallery your office for the day! We’ll have free coffee, pastries, and WiFi. Drop in for a few hours or stay the whole day.
Community Still Life | 6/21 | 1-4PM | Bring an item that represents “home” to add to the collaborative still life arrangement.
Thank You
This exhibition is supported by The Spread and the Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation.
Grey Von Cannon is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores abundance, queer identity, and the evolving concept of home. Using vibrant color, imperfect shapes, and layered patterns, she creates paintings and objects that reflect the emotional experience of belonging. Currently based in Charlottesville, Virginia, Grey holds a BFA from Appalachian State in painting and metalsmithing.
Located at 114 3rd St. NE on Charlottesville’s downtown pedestrian mall, New City Arts’ Welcome Gallery supports artists who live in the Charlottesville area. Welcome Gallery exhibitions and programs are made possible by generous sponsors, donors, and grants. Interested in sponsoring an exhibition? Connect with us!