City Clay 700 Harris St., Suite 104. “A Bad Case of Stripes,” wheel-thrown ceramics by Maddy Watkins. February 6–March 1. First Fridays opening reception February 6, 4–6p.
Crozet Artisan Depot 5791 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. “Craft Lights,” one-of-a-kind lamps made from salvaged industrial and domestic objects by Bill Craft. “The Beloved,” geometric minimalist sculpture, wall art, paintings, prints, and installations by Haroun Misk. Both shows run through February 28. Meet the artists event February 7, 11am–1pm.
C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery 118 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Heart Meets Art: A Cooperative Showcase,” a group show featuring more than 60 Virginia artists exploring themes of togetherness, cooperation, and love. February 1–28. First Fridays opening reception with select artists, 5–7pm.
The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA 155 Rugby Rd. “The World Between: Egypt and Nubia in Africa” showcases the deep cultural embeddedness of ancient Egypt in Africa, beyond merely acknowledging its geographical position on the African continent. The exhibition demonstrates the complex interaction of different cultures in Egypt and Nubia, from prehistory through the Post-Meroitic era. “Pélagie Gbaguidi: Excavation and Knowledge,” site-specific installation of paintings, drawings, archival research, and sculptural components exploring the histories and tenets of faith that connect us all, by internationally acclaimed artist Gbaguidi. Both shows run through May 31.
The Gallery at Studio IX 969 Second St. SE. “Letters to Vivian,” variable silkscreen prints archiving an ephemeral correspondence between a young couple during their courtship in the 1940s, by Jacob Chandler Perkins. February 6–March 29. First Fridays opening reception, 5–7pm.
Infinite Repeats Gallery 1740 Broadway St. “Teenbeat 603: Teenbeat Grafika Exhibition,” a collection of graphic works and Teenbeat Records ephemera collected by Mark Robinson. February 6–March 29. First Fridays opening reception February 6, 6–9pm.
IX Art Park 522 Second St. SE. “The Looking Glass,” an immersive art space featuring a whimsical enchanted forest and kaleidoscopic cave. Ongoing.
Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA 400 Worrell Dr. “In the Beginning: Paintings by Senior Artists of the Spinifex Arts Project” presents the bold, dynamic work of internationally renowned artists from the Spinifex Arts Project. Through March 8. “Tjukurpa | Handle It,” sculpture and mixed media works by Robert Fielding. Through February 15. “Ngiya Murrakupupuni amintiya Jilamara (My Country and Art),” painting, sculpture, and fiber art by Michelle Pulatuwayu Woody Minnapinni. February 28–July 26.
Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 233 Fourth St. NW. Permanent exhibition, “Pride Overcomes Prejudice,” exploring the history of peoples of African descent in Charlottesville. Ongoing.
The John P. & Stephanie F. Connaughton Gallery at the UVA McIntire School of Commerce Rouss & Robertson Halls third floor, East Lawn. “Secrets of Botanical,” acrylics and watermedia works by Matalie Deane. Through March 6.
Les Yeux du Monde 841 Wolf Trap Rd. “Lost & Found: A Correspondence Transcending Time,” paintings and mixed media works by Tony Gonnet and Cassie Guy. Through February 22. “Seeing Past and Present,” works by Lincoln Perry and David Summers. February 28–April 4. Opening reception February 28, 4–6pm.
Live Arts 123 E. Water St. “People, Places, & a Dog,” colorful and narrative photographs by Susan Albert. Through March 22. First Fridays opening reception 6–7pm.
McGuffey Art Center 201 Second St. NW. In the Sarah B. Smith Gallery, “Interference: A Retrospective of the Paintings of J.M. Henry,” guest curated by Deborah McLeod. In the First and Second Floor Galleries, “McGuffey Associate Members Show,” diverse voices and visions from artists who maintain studios outside the center. Both shows run February 6–March 1. First Friday opening reception 5:30–7:30pm. “LoveFest: love + art + community,” an afternoon of creativity and connection with Valentine crafts, interactive art activities, open studios, and more. February 8, 1–4pm.
New City Arts 114 Third St. NE. In the Welcome Gallery, “Sueños Florecientes/Flowering Dreams: Portals to Self” explores concepts of intergenerational matrilineal healing through art-making and the cultivation of dreaming practices, by Karina A. Monroy. Through February 18. First Fridays extended hours, 5–7:30pm.
Phaeton Gallery 114 Old Preston Ave. “Near and Dear: Familiar Objects and Distant Landscapes,” featuring oil paintings by Tori Cherry in the Loft and acrylic paintings by Brittany Fan in the 1915 Gallery. February 6–28. First Fridays opening reception 5–8pm with artist talk at 6pm.
The PVCC Gallery V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. “Community Connections: Creative Pathways to Understanding,” showcasing diverse voices and perspectives with a multimedia collection of artworks made possible through the work of local organizations that offer creative access and artmaking spaces for all. Produced in collaboration with the University of Virginia Center for Health Humanities & Ethics. Through March 28.
Ruffin Gallery UVA Grounds, Ruffin Hall, 179 Culbreth Rd. “We Dream of Life,” featuring painting, monotype, collage, and textile art by iris yirei hu and Paula Wilson. Through March 20.
Second Street Gallery 115 Second St. SE. In the Main Gallery, “Mixed Bag,” paintings and papier-mâché sculptures paired with original musical compositions by Ryan Trott. In the Dové Gallery, “Everyday Illuminations,” acrylic paintings depicting luck symbols and human archetypes by Sarah Hand. Both shows run February 6–March 20. First Friday opening reception with the artists, 5–7:30pm. Family Studio Day with Ryan Trott February 14, 10am–2pm.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville 717 Rugby Rd. “Buddhist Imagery,” acrylic and giclee print works by Tom Larson. Through February 28, 2026.
UVA Health University Medical Center 1215 Lee St., Main Lobby. “Figuring the Sublime,” film photography by Brett Goerl exploring the relationship between humans and dramatic natural environments. Through March 12.
Visible Records 1740 Broadway St.
“Thng / Nh (Loving / Remembering),” textiles and installation by Phng-Duyên Hi Nguyn. Through February 21. Drop-in washing performance February 7, 11am–1pm. Drop-in sewing performance February 13, 6–8pm.
