The Center at Belvedere 540 Belvedere Blvd. “Small Works Art Exhibit,” featuring works under 13 inches by regional artists. Through December 18.

Chroma Projects Inside Vault Virginia, Third St. SE. In the micro gallery, “The Close and Holy Darkness,” sculpture and paintings by Aggie Zed. Through December. First Friday reception 5–7pm.

City Clay 700 Harris Street #104. The annual Holiday Sale featuring locally made decorations and functional pottery for your holiday gifts, gatherings, and table. Through December 19.

C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery 118 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Color, Pattern and Design: An Inspiration-sparked Creative Journey with Polymer Clay,” by Judith N. Ligon. December 6–31. First Fridays reception with the artist 5–8pm.

Judith N. Ligon at C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery.

Dovetail Cabinetry 1740 Broadway St. Ste. 3. Monoprints, watercolors, and acrylic paintings by Judith Ely. Through December 30.

The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA 155 Rugby Rd. “Barbara Hammer: Evidentiary Bodies” features an immersive multichannel video installation. Through January 26, 2025. “Structures,” a selection of 20th- and 21st-century works exploring the ways that art can speak to or question the formal, physical, environmental, social, and institutional structures of our world. Through July 20, 2025. “Celebration,” features works by five African American artists highlighting the ways these artists honor history, culture, and heritage through various media. “Vanity,” black and white photography by longtime UVA arts instructor Holly Wright. “Conversations in Color,” new print acquisitions curated by M. Jordan Love. All shows run through January 5, 2025 unless otherwise noted.

Free Union Artisans Open House 4220 Free Union Rd. Handmade gifts from professionals in wood, pottery, basketry, weaving, jewelry, painting, and photography. December 7–8, 10am–5pm.

Nancy Ross at the Free Union Artisans Open House.

The Gallery at Studio IX 969 Second St. SE. “Pieces Of Color: A meeting of color, texture and time,” works by Kim Boggs and Rachel Thielmann. Through December 29. First Fridays opening reception 5–7pm. Artist talk November 21, 5–6pm.

Hello Comics 211A W. Main St, Downtown Mall. “Picture Show,” a cash-and-carry show of original drawings and digital prints by Todd Webb. Through January 8, 2025. Additional works available at Hello Comics Uptown location.

Infinite Repeats Gallery 1740 Broadway St. The Winter Market, featuring 20+ local artists and vendors. Through December 25.

IX Art Park 522 Second St. SE. “The Looking Glass,” an immersive art space featuring a whimsical enchanted forest and kaleidoscopic cave. Ongoing. “Art Mix at IX,” a fun night of painting, music, and cocktails at the outdoor art park. First Fridays, 6pm. Ticketed paint swap party 7–8:30pm.

Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA 400 Worrell Dr. “Our Unbroken Line: The Griffiths Family,” screenprints on textiles, ceramic works, and paintings curated by Dora Griffiths. Through December 8. “Shifting Ground: Prints by Indigenous Australian Artists from the Basil Hall Editions Workshop Proofs Collection,” curated by Jessyca Hutchens, featuring work by 22 Indigenous Australian artists. Through March 2, 2025. “Milpa: Stop-motion animation by Spinifex artists,” animated films. December 13, 2024–March 2, 2025.

Milpa, Spinifex Arts Project at Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA.

Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 233 Fourth St. NW. In the Contemporary Gallery, “Beyond Boundaries: The Sculpture of Alice Wesley Ivory,” metal sculptures of animals by an award winning African American artist. Through December 14.

Les Yeux du Monde 841 Wolf Trap Rd. “Small Works,” featuring interdisciplinary artworks from more than 40 artists. Through December 15. Holiday Soirée, December 4, 1–7pm.

Loving Cup Vineyard 3340 Sutherland Rd., North Garden. BozART presents pastel, acrylic, and photographic works by Judith Ely, Brita Lineburger, and Andy Stafford. Through December 15.

Mas Restaurant 904 Monticello Rd. “Negotiations With Gravity,” paintings by Kris Bowmaster. Through December.

McGuffey Art Center 201 Second St. NW. In all galleries, the annual Winter Market. Featuring original art, home goods, prints, ceramics, cards, fiber arts, ornaments, wearables, jewelry, and more. All purchases are cash and carry and support the artists and McGuffey Art Center. Through December 29. WinterFest open house, December 8, 1–5pm. First Fridays, 5:30–7:30pm.

New City Arts 114 Third St. NE. In the Welcome Gallery, “Of the Earth,” abstract landscape paintings and works on paper by Christen Yates and wall-hung sculptures by Jacqui Stewart Lindstrom. December 6, 2024–January 16, 2025. First Fridays reception and artist talk 5–7:30pm.

Northside Library 705 Rio Rd. W. “Landscapes … Landscapes,” oil and pastel works by Julia Kindred. December 2–30.

The PVCC Gallery V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. In the Pottery Studio (D114), the annual Pottery Club sale. Offering handmade mugs, bowls, vases, plates, casseroles, pitchers, and works of art for purchase. Items will be added to the sale throughout the morning and are priced between $5–75. Sales are limited to cash or personal check only. December 7, 10am–2pm. On the grounds surrounding the V. Earl Dickinson Building, the annual “Let There Be Light” light-centered outdoor art exhibition. December 13, 6–9pm.

Quirk Gallery in The Doyle Hotel 499 W. Main St. “Color As Language,” oil paintings by Jennifer Esser. Through December 29. Please note, this is Quirk Gallery Charlottesville’s last exhibition before the space is repurposed by The Doyle.

Ruffin Gallery UVA Grounds, Ruffin Hall, 179 Culbreth Rd. “New Growth: Ten Years of ArtLab at Mountain Lake Biological Station” celebrates the mission and history of UVA’s ArtLab Residency, merging art and science. Featuring interdisciplinary works by Nancy Blum, Sara Bouchard, Gregory Brellochs, Rob Carter, Zehra Khan, Meredith Leich, Chris Mahonski, Nathalie Miebach, and Ash Eliza Williams. Through December 6.

Second Street Gallery 115 Second St. SE. In the Main Gallery, “That Feels Good! Labor as Pleasure,” an interdisciplinary group show curated by Francisco Donoso. Artist Talk Bingo, December 7, 10:30am. In the Dové Gallery, “Hannah Diomataris: Sticker Work,” handcut sticker compositions by the Richmond-based artist. Both shows run December 6, 2024–January 24, 2025. First Fridays reception 5:30–7:30pm.

Laura Josephine Snyder at Second Street Gallery.

Visible Records 1740 Broadway St. “Leaving My Eyelids Behind,” interdisciplinary works by Ali Eyal. Through December 13. “Direct Sow,” a group show of works by Visible Records studio members. December 20, 2024–January 25, 2025. Opening reception December 20, 6pm.

Images courtesy of the galleries and/or artists

Jessica Schneidman

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