Visual Arts Center Of Richmond

March 30 – May 31, 2026

Spring Classes

Registration opens for members on Fri, Feb 6 in VisArts' new and improved class registration system! Everyone must create a brand-new account.

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Artist + Writer Residencies

Applications are now open for VisArts' 11-month residency! This opportunity is open to artists and writers in all stages of their careers.

Apply by March 31

Fan-Tastic News

In case you missed it: We're expanding! In January, VisArts officially purchased another building—just a block away from our current home on Main Street.

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Become a Mentor

VisArts is looking for BIPOCwomen ages 21+ interested in supporting local 6th grade girls. No art experience necessary!

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• Residencies

  VisArts offers a range of residency programs to support artists at all stages of their careers.

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• Community Programs

  Did you know we offer hundreds of people free access to art classes through our community and school partnerships?

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• Second Fridays

  Second Friday classes are a great way to spend time with family and friends making art. We offer different classes each month—and each class is only $15! Registration opens at 9am on Mondays the week of every second Friday of the month.

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• Studio Access

  Learn how you can get affordable access to our 17 professionally-equipped studios designed for a variety of media, including: clay, creative writing, digital media, drawing + painting, fiber, flameworking, glass, letterpress, metals, darkroom photography, printmaking, and wood.

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Featured Classes

Design + Carve Stamps March 7 - March 810 a.m. - 1 p.m. Days: Sun Sat View Details

Family Studio: Life-Sized Family Portraits – New! March 710 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Day: Sat View Details

Woman’s Word: Female Japanese Poets Throughout the Ages (Limited Offering) – New! February 28 - March 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Days: Sun Sat View Details

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