The Center at Belvedere 540 Belvedere Blvd. “Belonging,” paintings by Randy Baskerville. July 1–August 31. Reception July 11, 11am–1pm. Crozet Artisan Depot 5791 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. “The Art of Gathering,” handcrafted functional works by gardener, beekeeper, and artist Liz Buckner-Yordy of Petite Buzz Farm. Meet-the-artist event July 11, 11am–1pm. “Virginia Plein Air,” oil and gouache paintings employing an observational approach to capturing the beauty of Virginia’s landscapes, by Debra Sheffer. Both shows run July 1–31.
C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery 118 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Sacred Geometry,” contemporary artwork that bridges centuries, bringing mystical traditions to life through pattern, movement, and reverent beauty, by MISK. July 3–31. First Fridays opening reception with the artist, 5–8pm.
The Edgar Shannon Library at UVA 160 McCormick Rd. “The Way We See It,” centering the perspectives of children living in container camps after the 2023 earthquakes in southeastern Türkiye and northern Syria, by Lucy Bassett. Through December 31.
The Gallery at Studio IX 969 Second St. SE. “Everything Good Starts Small,” new works reflecting thoughts, optimism, and belief that any idea, person, and good action starts small, by Edgar Batcheller. Through August 2.
IX Art Park 522 Second St. SE. “The Looking Glass,” an immersive art space featuring a whimsical enchanted forest and kaleidoscopic cave. Ongoing.
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.
Les Yeux du Monde 841 Wolf Trap Rd. “On the Way,” a solo exhibition of new paintings rooted in a sustained engagement with land and place by longtime gallery artist Susan McAlister, reflecting on the interconnectedness of past, present, and future. Through July 12.
McGuffey Art Center 201 Second St. NW. In the Sarah B. Smith Gallery, “A Felt Sense,” felted textile paintings that translate emotional and lived experience into tactile, sensory forms, by Lindsay Heider Diamond. In the First and Second Floor galleries, “All Member Summer Show,” works by both renting and associate members, highlighting the breadth, diversity, and creativity of the center’s artistic community. Artist talk July 18, 1pm. All exhibitions run July 3–August 16.
Monkee’s of Charlottesville 2138 Barracks Rd. “Art & Style: Room to Breathe,” expressive works by Charlotte Pottieger. Through July 31.
New City Arts 114 Third St. NE. In the Welcome Gallery, “Think Like A Gardener,” a solo exhibition of sketches, cyanotypes, and paintings exploring what it means to be a “planetary gardener,” by Ruby Zielinski. Through July 15.
Northside Library 705 W. Rio Rd. An exhibit featuring more than 30 photographs created by members of the Charlottesville Camera Club, showcasing a variety of subjects, styles, and photographic techniques. Through July 31.
The PVCC Gallery V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. The 2026 Student Art Exhibition showcases the accomplishments of student artists from the latest academic year. Through August 29.
SCAN—Gallery on Valley 460 Valley St., Scottsville. In the Associate Gallery, “The Art of Dance,” a visual tour through the world of Spanish dance through the works of Tim C. Jones. July 3–29. In the Main Gallery, “Create! Fabricate! Construct!” Through August 31. First Fridays event, 4–7pm.
Second Street Gallery 115 Second St. SE. In the Main Gallery, “Aww Sookie Sookie Now,” a solo show of colorful works exploring material, process, and nostalgia by Franchell Mack Brown. In the Dové Gallery, “HOT PINK,” a group exhibition exploring Queer identity and resistance, organized by Kaleido Collective. Both shows run through July 17.
Vault Virginia 300 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Then & Now: Charlottesville in the 1970s,” 10 painted portraits by local artist and activist Frances Brand, supported by historic photographs, newspaper articles, and additional images. Through September.
Virginia Book Arts Old Train Station, 600 E. Water St. An open house event featuring artists’ books on display, printing demos, and hand printed cards for purchase. July 3. First Friday, 5–7pm.
Visible Records 1740 Broadway St. “come tierra, canta fuego (earth-eater, fire-singer),” ceramic sculptures and experimental installations reflecting on migration, impermanence, and the shifting boundaries between the physical and psychological, by Aida Lizalde. Through August 15.
