Through 6/29
Les Yeux du Monde presents “Material/Mater/Mother,” an exhibition by Michelle Gagliano that explores the intimate relationship between medium and message in abstract and expressive representations of the natural world. Informed by principles of sustainability and historical technique, Gagliano creates her own paints using only nontoxic materials—natural gold pigment, walnut and lavender oils, egg tempera, and foraged pigment sources like Albemarle County clay and grapevine charcoal, among others. Her process blends the fundamental elements of earth, fire, air, and water in an intuitive, meditative practice that transforms natural matter into luminous, gestural compositions. Les Yeux du Monde, 841 Wolf Trap Rd. lydmgallery.com
The Center at Belvedere 540 Belvedere Blvd. “Expressions in Pastels,” a judged pastel exhibit produced by the MidAtlantic Pastel Society featuring landscapes, still life, portrait, animals, and non-representational subjects. Through June 28.
Chroma Projects Inside Vault Virginia, Third St. SE. In the micro gallery, “Near and Farther Places,” featuring intimate and beautiful small-scale still-life studies by Charlottesville artist Blake Hurt, in a two-part exhibition. In the Great Halls of Vault Virginia, “Near and Farther Places,” larger landscape paintings from a recent trip to Portugal in the second part of artist Blake Hurt’s extended exhibition. Through June 27.
Crozet Artisan Depot 5791 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. “Virginia Landscapes & Small Florals,” paintings by Lyndi Angermeier in oil and acrylics. “On a Whim Silhouettes: Outlines in Metal,” jewelry works by Dana Masters. Both shows run through June. Meet the artists event June 14, 11am–1pm. Tenth anniversary celebration, marking a decade of creative excellence in Crozet, with live music, silent auctions, and snacks. June 28, noon–3pm.
C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery 118 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Kaleidoscope of Colors,” featuring copper and silver jewelry and ice-dyed silk scarves by Gillian Ruffa. June 3–July 6. First Fridays reception 5–7pm.
The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA 155 Rugby Rd. “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. “Celebration,” features works by five African American artists highlighting the ways these artists honor history, culture, and heritage through various media. “Joan Mitchell: Uncovering 100 Years,” Abstract Expressionist paintings. “Between Hand and Scroll: Torah Pointers from the Barr Collection,” a selection of more than 80 Torah pointers (yads) made of gold, silver, pearls, jewels, and additional materials. “O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell,” contemporary pottery from Kha’p’o Owingeh (Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico). Through June 15. All shows run through July 20, 2025 unless otherwise noted.
The Gallery at Studio IX 969 Second St. SE. “Light, Lens and Imagination: The Art of Photomontage,” featuring layered and blended photographs created by Paul Stams. June 6–29. First Friday opening reception 5–7pm. Artist talk June 26, 5–6pm.
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. “Milpa: Stop-motion animation by Spinifex artists,” animated films from the remote western Australian town of Tjuntjuntjara. Through June 15. “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, 2026. “Tjukurpa | Handle It,” sculpture and mixed media works by Robert Fielding. June 26, 2025–January 11, 2026. Opening reception June 26, 2025, 5–7pm.
Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 233 Fourth St. NW. “A Constellation of BLACKTIVISTS,” an exhibition exploring themes of gender and global racial histories by Veronica Jackson. Through August 9. 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 McIntire School of Commerce, Rouss & Robertson Halls third floor, East Lawn. “Parallel Dimensions in Color,” paintings and mixed media works by Lee McCraw-Leavitt and Laura Thompson. Through June 16.
McGuffey Art Center 201 Second St. NW. In the Sarah B. Smith Gallery, “Speaking through Clay and Paint,” showcasing the originality and creativity of Ninni Baeckstrom’s stoneware sculptures and Brigitte Turquois Freeman’s oil paintings. In the First Floor Galleries, “Stomping on Eggshells,” a group exhibition featuring artwork from the six 2024–25 McGuffey Incubator residents. In the Second Floor North Gallery, “People in Rooms,” experiments in effectively seeing and painting the landscapes of room interiors and their occupants by Blake Hurt. In the Second Floor South Gallery, “Resin Sculptures,” unique sculptures made from the resinous remains of fallen and decayed pine trees by Frank Shepard. In the Associates Gallery, a monthly rotation of works by associate members. All shows run June 6–29. First Fridays reception 5:30–7:30pm. McGuffey Y’art Sale, a cash-and-carry creative yard sale bursting with affordable art and craft supplies, original artwork, and funky, one-of-a-kind treasures, June 14, 10am–2pm.
Mudhouse Crozet 5793 The Square, Crozet. “Water (in oils),” original oil paintings featuring depictions of various bodies of water by local Crozet artist Karen Jaegerman Collins. June 6–July 2.
New City Arts 114 Third St. NE. In the Welcome Gallery, “Soft Parts,” a solo exhibition of vibrant and abundant still life paintings, abstract figurative works, and patchwork fabric pieces by Grey Von Cannon. June 6–25. First Fridays opening reception 5–7:30pm, with an artist talk at 6pm.
Northside Library 705 Rio Rd. W. “Sugar Hollow/Oil Paintings,” painted works by Kris Bowmaster. Through June 30.
Phaeton Gallery 114 Old Preston Ave. “True Colors: Exploring Mental Health Through Art,” an inspiring exhibition featuring artwork by Charlottesville sixth–12th graders. This special show invites young voices to share their experiences and perspectives on mental health and its connection to digital media through creative expression. June 6–8. First Fridays opening reception 5:30–7:30pm.
The PVCC Gallery V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. The 2025 Student Art Exhibition, featuring ceramics, photography, printmaking, drawing, graphics, and more from a diverse range of PVCC classes in art and design. Through September 6.
Ruffin Gallery UVA Grounds, Ruffin Hall, 179 Culbreth Rd. “Echoes of the Shadows: 2025 UVA Studio Art Majors and Aunspaugh Fellows,” featuring digital art, installation, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and video art curated by Ganiyu Jimoh (Jimga) and Elnaz Latifpour. Through June 6.
Second Street Gallery 115 Second St. SE. In the Main Gallery, “Pattern Gardens,” mixed media works exploring the aesthetics of botanical life by Nikki Painter. In the Dové Gallery, “Beach People,” expansive photographs of beaches throughout the world and the figures that occupy them by Ézé Amos. Both shows run June 6–July 18. First Fridays reception 5:30–7:30pm. Family Studio Day, June 14, 10am–2pm. “Beach People” Artists in Conversation gallery talk, June 19, 5:30–6:30pm. Ézé’s Picks wine tasting with Crushpad Wines, June 26, 6:00–7:30pm.
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital 500 Martha Jefferson Dr. “Virginia Landscapes,” oil, acrylic, and watermedia paintings by Terry M. Coffey, Christine Rich, and Kate Wittig. June 10–August 4.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville 717 Rugby Rd. “Painting Every Day,” acrylic paintings by Linda Nacamuli. Through June.
Visible Records 1740 Broadway St. “Return of the Triumphal Mother,” featuring video installation, photography, and drawings by Dani and Sheilah ReStack. June 13–August 23. Opening reception June 13, 6–8pm with a Shameless Light performance at 7pm.
Images courtesy of the galleries and/or artists
Featured Image: Michelle Gagliano, “Ponds,” 2025, handmade natural oil paint on panel, 36 x 42 x 1.75 inches.
