Opening Reception of Kiki Slaughter
Apr
5
5:00 PM17:00

Opening Reception of Kiki Slaughter

Join us for a very special First Friday in April!

Quirk Gallery in Charlottesville is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition of new works by artist, Kiki Slaughter.

Friday, April 5th from 5 - 8 pm

All are welcome!

KIKI SLAUGHTER

Kiki Slaughter is a contemporary painter inspired by the saturated color fields and gestural mark-making of Abstract Expressionism. She attended The University of Virginia and The Sotheby's Institute of Art, London. Kiki currently lives and works in Richmond, VA.  

Slaughter's work is an exploration of the fundamental process of painting. Her approach is intuitive, as she pours scrapes and layers paint in the moment to create dynamic and expressive compositions. She brings her paintings to life through playful brushwork and vibrant hues that explore the relationship between color and texture. Paint is both her method and her muse - she finds inspiration in the very act of painting itself and also draws elements from the world around her, especially nature. Kiki's painterly aesthetic also extends to textiles and wallcoverings, where she translates her original works of art into colorful patterns that encompass her love for both color-saturated canvases and bold interiors.

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NCECA ARTIST RECEPTION
Mar
21
5:00 PM17:00

NCECA ARTIST RECEPTION

Coalescence, the 58th annual conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) takes place in Richmond, Virginia. Quirk Hotel and Gallery will host various ceramic exhibitions during the conference. An artist reception will be held on Thursday, March 21st from 5pm - 8pm.

QUIRK HOTEL | 201 W BROAD ST.

WINDOW - ANDRÉA KEYS CONNELL: Sculptures by Andrèa Keys Connell mingle with guests in the Quirk Hotel lobby.

VERGE - GROUP EXHIBITION: Features seven Richmond-based ceramicists navigating the boundaries of craft. From sculptural exploration to utilitarian elegance, experience their transformative creations on the brink of new artistic and personal frontiers.

MAIN GALLERY | 207 W BROAD ST.

BIJOUX - MIKE JABBUR: A collection of recent soda-fired pots, made with the home in mind. Utilitarian objects for daily use in domestic settings, informed by belief that interesting and beautiful functional objects help to transform otherwise routine activities into meaningful life-affirming moments.

GALLERY ANNEX | 209 W BROAD ST.

NTERSECTIONALITY - ALLAN ROSENBAUM: With an eye towards reinvention, Allan Rosenbaum embarks upon open-ended experimentation, addressing new problems and seeking out something unfamiliar. This exhibition is a record of that process.

QUIRK NCECA LISTINGS

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OPENING RECEPTION: METABOLISM
Mar
14
5:00 PM17:00

OPENING RECEPTION: METABOLISM

JEANIE KEYS: METABOLISM

Main Gallery | March 14 - May 12

Join us in the Main Gallery on Thursday, March 14th from 5pm - 8pm for the opening reception of Metabolism, a solo exhibition by local artist Jeanie Keys. Metabolism is a tightly regulated process which embodies the constant change and transformation sustaining life. Employing techniques such as cutouts, sewing, charcoal and acrylic, this new series of works on paper explores themes of family and precious heirlooms as well as letting go.

Jeanie was born of Hungarian immigrant parents who had settled in the beautiful little town of Luray, Va. She has been forming and building things ever since. Jeanie owned her own art/framing business for 30 years and partnered with Nordstrom Dept. Stores selling her prints nationally for 11 years. She will continue to work in the creative fields until the end.

Metabolism opens Thursday, March 14th and will be on view at Quirk Gallery and on our exhibitions page through May 12th, 2024. This event is open to the public and free to attend.

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Clay Workshop with Art on Wheels
Mar
9
2:00 PM14:00

Clay Workshop with Art on Wheels

Non-Profit Happy Hour at Quirk Lobby Bar

Friday, March 8 | 4PM - 6PM

Join us at the Lobby Bar for a non-profit happy hour supporting Art on Wheels where 10% of all revenue will be donated!

Clay Workshop in Main Gallery

Saturday, March 9 | 2PM- 3:30PM

On March 9th, Art on Wheels will be hosting a clay workshop in Quirk’s Main Gallery to celebrate Youth Art Month and the upcoming National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts Conference! In this 90-minute workshop, participants will experiment with clay and plaster to create botanical plaster casts. Materials will be provided for this family-friendly event and no previous experience is required.

Tickets will be sold on a “pay what you can” basis and can be purchased in person or over the phone / via email.

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Blooming Girls Art Workshop with Theodora Miller
Mar
3
1:00 PM13:00

Blooming Girls Art Workshop with Theodora Miller

Join us for an afternoon of creating abstract floral paintings! Richmond artist Theodora Miller will share her inspirational story from brain injury to full-time artist and guide you through a hands-on process of painting and collaging a Blooming Girl painting. You’ll explore painterly brushstrokes and play with colorful paint chips from her recycled palette papers. Each blossom will have its own details and imperfections that will make her complex, graceful, beautiful and wise. 

You will create and take home your very own Blooming Girls masterpiece: one 5x7” on the prettiest handmade cotton rag paper with deckled edges. Supplies, instruction and libations included!

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The inspiration behind Theodora’s Blooming Girls collection

“Orchids were my mother’s favorite flowers and she grew them effortlessly in humid Central Florida. I’d never had any luck with them in Richmond. I’d buy them in full bloom only to have them go dormant for years. On that cold January day on the first anniversary of her passing, an orchid blossom unfolded. Sure, some may call it sheer coincidence, but I choose to see it as a divine sign – a message of love and a reminder to keep blooming. Beyond every challenge, loss or hardship, the season of blooming returns and yields even greater strength, courage and beauty.”

About the Artist

After a traumatic brain injury forced her into complete isolation and cognitive rest, artful living took on new meaning; it became an essential part of her healing.
Today, Theodora has a thriving creative practice as a visual artist, ceramicist and creative entrepreneur. Her ever-evolving visual language draws inspiration from her emotions, surroundings, Hellenic heritage and ancient symbols. Her signature elements are intuitive brushstrokes, gestural marks, and layers built over time. Each soulful creation carries intricate details, texture and a story. 

Her artwork is featured in corporate collections and treasured by art lovers around the world. She resides in Richmond, Virginia but her spirit dwells on an island in the Aegean Sea.

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Artist Talk: Frankie Slaughter
Mar
1
5:00 PM17:00

Artist Talk: Frankie Slaughter

Friday, March 1st, the Charlottesville art community and VCCA will come together at Quirk Gallery to celebrate the newest body of work by Richmond-based artist Frankie Slaughter. 

We are thrilled to co-host this event with Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Since 1971, VCCA has provided uninterrupted time and space for artists to produce the finest works of literature, visual art, and music. VCCA hosts over 400 Fellows each year at two locations: Mt. San Angelo in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Amherst, Virginia, and the Moulin à Nef, in Auvillar France. VCCA is pleased to highlight the work of Frankie Slaughter who, along with her family, has supported VCCA for many years.

Quirk Gallery Manager and Curator, Diana Nelson, and Frankie Slaughter will cover several topics in their discussion, including process, materials, her discovery of different media, and where she is now in her career. We’ll talk about the places Frankie’s been and the people who have impacted her along the way. All these elements are components of the interplay of Frankie’s artistic expression. This body of work, titled Interplay, is a visual representation of the interconnectedness of media and message. There will be time saved at the end of the discussion for guest questions. The talk will begin promptly at 6 pm and we expect the discussion to run about 60 minutes. 

To learn more about VCCA, we encourage you to visit www.VCCA.com 

Interplay is on view through Sunday, March 31st, 2024 in Charlottesville. 

Quirk Gallery will be Open to First Friday visitors all day.

the talk will begin promptly at 6 pm.

The artist talk will be recorded and posted on our YouTube page.

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Opening Reception: Best in Show
Feb
16
5:00 PM17:00

Opening Reception: Best in Show

Best in Show | Main Gallery

February 16 - March 9

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming exhibition, Best in Show, a special group show benefitting the Richmond SPCA!

Featuring a variety of dog-inspired paintings, sculptures, and ceramic pieces, Best in Show showcases a collection of work by some of our favorite Quirk artists, along with a few new faces. Five percent of proceeds from the sale of artwork throughout this exhibition will directly benefit the Richmond SPCA, supporting the organization’s mission of providing shelter, medical care, and adoption services for homeless pets.

The Opening Reception of Best in Show will take place on Friday, February 16th from 5pm - 8pm. Stop by to chat with the participating artists, meet fellow dog-lovers, and grab a specialty cocktail from the Lobby Bar- one dollar for each Quirk Spritz sold at the Lobby Bar will be donated to the Richmond SPCA all month long! In addition to the exhibition, the Richmond SPCA will be set up in the lobby for attendees to learn more about the organization's programs and services.

For more information, please visit our website’s events page or contact info@quirkgallery.com. To learn more about the Richmond SPCA and how you can support their mission, head to richmondspca.org.

Participating artists: Paulina Archambault, Scott Csoke, Jen Deibert, Robert Doss, Denise Fiedler, Elizabeth Graeber, Sarah Hand, Mary Holland, Rita MacNelly & Beezy Bogan, Chris Milk, Diego Sanchez, Kacie Shortridge, Morgan Slade, Alyssa Sirani

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Artist Pop-Up: Jeanie Keys
Feb
14
1:00 PM13:00

Artist Pop-Up: Jeanie Keys

Richmond artist Jeanie Keys will be here from 1:00pm - 7:00pm to showcase her newly released collection of prints! Titled Welcome Home, this series features various tablescapes with floral bouquets, offering a unique perspective celebrating beauty of the everyday.

Grab a specialty Valentine beverage from the Lobby Bar, view Jeanie's collection of prints on display in our Pink Gallery, and get to meet the artist!

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Artist Talk: Sharon Shapiro
Feb
10
1:30 PM13:30

Artist Talk: Sharon Shapiro

SHARON SHAPIRO: NO MAN’S LAND | January 11 – February 11, 2024

Please join us on Saturday, February 10th at 1:30pm for an artist talk with Sharon Shapiro to close out her solo exhibition, No Man’s Land.

Sharon Shapiro was born in Bluefield, WV in 1968. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Atlanta College of Art in 1993, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Maine College of Art in 2019. Shapiro has exhibited steadily since the mid 1990s and has had recent solo and two-person shows at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington (Arlington, VA), SPRING/BREAK Art Show (New York, NY), and the Gadsden Museum of Art (Gadsden, AL). She has been a recipient of both the Graduate and Professional Artist’s Fellowship from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Shapiro lives and works in Charlottesville, VA. 

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Affirmation Valentine Workshop with Snail Mail
Feb
9
5:30 PM17:30

Affirmation Valentine Workshop with Snail Mail

Affirmation Valentine Workshop

Main Gallery Richmond

On February 9th at 5:30pm, we will be hosting a Valentine-making workshop in the Main Gallery led by Snail Mail! In this one-hour workshop, a list of affirmations will be provided for participants to create a set of 4-6 self-love Valentines. For the first 45 minutes, you will have creative freedom to play with paint and try out different designs.  The last 15 minutes will be dedicated to creating a surprise bonus art piece focused on self love that will make its way back around to participants in an unexpected way! Bring a friend, grab a signature Valentine-themed cocktail at the Lobby Bar, and have fun!!

Tickets are $45/person and can be purchased through our online shop.

About-

Carrie and her husband Andrew make up Snail Mail, a small business specializing in hand-painted cards. Craft paint and brown paper were the only two materials Carrie had when she first began making “Welcome Home” cards for their new refugee neighbors, and it’s still the only two supplies she uses to create cards today. The care that goes into each of these makes them more than just a folded piece of paper - they’re an original piece of artwork made especially for you to send to those you care for deeply.

Snail Mail (cheathamsnailmail.com)

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February First Friday
Feb
2
5:00 PM17:00

February First Friday

Join us at Quirk Gallery Charlottesville for February’s First Friday and meet our current exhibiting artist, Frankie Slaughter.

Friday, February 2nd from 5 - 7 pm

All are welcome.

Her exhibition, Interplay, is open daily and available to view online. See our Main Page.

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OPENING RECEPTION: Interplay by Frankie Slaughter
Jan
25
5:00 PM17:00

OPENING RECEPTION: Interplay by Frankie Slaughter

Interplay

Quirk Gallery, renowned for its commitment to presenting unexpected exhibitions of contemporary artwork, is delighted to announce "Interplay," a solo exhibition featuring the captivating works of mixed media artist Frankie Slaughter. This exhibition, marking Quirk Gallery's first of 2024, will be on display from January 25 to March 31, 2024, at Quirk Gallery in Charlottesville. An opening reception on January 25 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM will provide an opportunity for art enthusiasts and the community to engage with Slaughter's dynamic creations. Slaughter will be returning to the Charlottesville location on Friday, March 1 for an artist talk beginning promptly at 6 PM.

"Interplay" is a celebration of the interplay of line, form, and texture, showcasing Slaughter's intuitive, immediate, and bold approach to various mediums, including paint, clay, and textile. The exhibition features an array of intensely colorful paintings, smaller ceramic panels, and a standout 15 x 10-foot monochromatic textile titled "Pathways to Understanding." This textile serves as a three-dimensional expression of the playful exploration and moments of convergence found throughout the exhibit.

Slaughter's work embraces collage principles, incorporating layering, overlapping, and the intersection of line and form. The collection invites viewers to experience the history of making, the role of chance, and the joy of discovery. In the artist's own words, "My work is about being in the moment, about how form finds surface and then shifts, about the now that lives in every application of paint, wax, clay, and in the sheer presence of color."

Frankie Slaughter

Frankie Slaughter is a mixed media artist who works with a variety of materials including paint, encaustic, textile, paper, and porcelain. Frankie's art has been featured in numerous publications, in addition to being acquired for private and corporate collections, and has been shown at galleries, juried venues, and boutiques throughout the country and in Asia.

She is a Virginia native, and since 2010, after nearly twelve years living in Hong Kong, she now works and resides in Richmond, Virginia. Her experiences abroad continue to influence her work today. 

Named one of "Richmond Style Weekly’s 2015 Women in the Arts Honoree," Frankie has served as a juror and advisor for a number of community events and has participated as a mentor and visiting instructor for various universities, local schools, and non-profit organizations. Her decades-long career also included designing one-of-a-kind jackets and accessories, and she continues to design unique and eclectic necklaces, which can be found at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

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OPENING RECEPTION: NO MAN'S LAND
Jan
11
5:00 PM17:00

OPENING RECEPTION: NO MAN'S LAND

Quirk Gallery Richmond is pleased to present No Man’s Land, a solo exhibition of new work by artist Sharon Shapiro, opening on January 11, 2024 from at 5pm.

No Man’s Land explores the intricacies of female identity and the multi-faceted experience of growing up in the American South. Shapiro examines the profound impact of this culture on female pleasure and leisure, exploring nostalgia, memory, and girlhood. The installation will be an expansive mixed-media display filling the Main Gallery on Broad Street and Quirk’s subterranean Pink Gallery. Using her collage imagery, Shapiro has created black and white wallpaper that will hang behind large-scale works on canvas and panels. The scale and materiality of the wallpaper envelops visitors, inviting embodied viewing within and outside of the picture frame. Dominated by vivid hues, airbrushed graffiti, and neon colors, her palette is a potent vessel of meaning. Hot pinks and reds embody content concerning femininity and feminism. These colors also invite Shapiro to address the climate crisis, referencing deep red weather maps, raging forest fires, and record-setting heat waves. Her complex and layered representations of women call into question the systems that aren’t working.

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Rushing Blooms Winter Wreath Workshop
Dec
14
5:00 PM17:00

Rushing Blooms Winter Wreath Workshop

Wreath-Making Workshop with Rushing Blooms

Thursday, December 14th | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Come join Svetlana of Rushing Blooms Floral Studio for a Winter Wreath Workshop in our Main Gallery on December 14th!

We’ll be making a wreath using locally grown dried flowers with an option to include fresh Christmas greenery. Hang it on your front door or inside your home, or give it as a one-of-a-kind gift to someone you care about!

All tools and materials are provided. No experience necessary.

Winter Wreath Workshop Tickets – Quirk Gallery

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Artist Pop-Up: Mary Holland
Nov
18
10:00 AM10:00

Artist Pop-Up: Mary Holland

Artist Pop-Up with Mary Holland

Sat Nov. 18 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

On Saturday, November 18th, local artist Mary Holland will be joining us in the Main Gallery for a pop-up event! Mary Holland's artwork explores a variety of themes: dreams, nature, memory, history, and magic. Combining diverse imagery, the various mediums of collage, gelli prints and cyanotypes help to create layered and playful compositions. Come by between 10am - 4pm to check out Mary's work & learn more about her process!

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OPENING RECEPTION: REVELATIONS
Nov
16
5:00 PM17:00

OPENING RECEPTION: REVELATIONS

NEW EXHIBITION AT QUIRK GALLERY RICHMOND | NOVEMBER 16TH - DECEMBER 31ST

Join us on Thursday, November 16th from 5pm - 8pm for the opening reception of our upcoming Main Gallery exhibition, 'Revelations' by Evan Mooney.

"I want there to be magic. I want there to be endless possibilities. I want my artwork to be a doorway, and while I might have built the door, I want the viewer to create the story beyond the threshold. I want there to be potential for miracles and beauty."

'Revelations' opens Thursday, November 16th and will be on view at Quirk Gallery and on our exhibitions page through December 31st, 2023.

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Landscape Oil Painting Workshop with Anne Walker
Nov
11
1:00 PM13:00

Landscape Oil Painting Workshop with Anne Walker

Join us in the gallery for an in-depth introduction to oil painting led by Richmond-based artist, Anne Walker.

What to expect:

Whether you’re new to oil painting or picking it back up, Anne will take through all the basics of painting, covering the concepts of shape, form, and line. She will lead you through preparing your canvas and show you how to set up your palette. After a lesson in mixing color, Anne will begin the class with a simple still life exercise to get those creative juices flowing. In that 20-minute exercise, participants will practice on 5 x 7 cardboard canvases.

We then move onto our main attraction, the mountain landscape! Participants will apply the lessons they just learned and paint their own mountain landscape. Raise your horizon to create an expansive field or lower your horizon to focus on your purple mountain majesty. The choice is yours and no two landscapes will be the same. Participants will leave with their practice still life and an 8 x 10 inch landscape painting. All supplies and instruction are included. Participants have the option of bringing their own brushes and paint, if desired.

The workshop lasts 3 hours, beginning at 1 pm and ending at 4 pm.

Quirk Gallery will be offering complimentary sparkling wine to participants 21+.

Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note that paint will stain clothing.

Tickets are $65 each plus Eventbrite fees.

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About Anne Walker:

Anne Walker was born and raised in Lawrenceville, Virginia. She attended the University of Virginia where she majored in Art History. After graduating, Anne married, moved to Cincinnati, Ohio and continued her studies at Xavier University. There, she received certification to teach art in grades K-12. She went on to teach elementary school art in Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia. In 1988, following the birth of her second son, Anne retired from the classroom. She purchased a kiln, set up a studio in her home and started a pottery business. For the next ten years Anne created and sold brightly colored functional pottery.

In 2000 everything changed for Anne when she took her first oil painting class at the VMFA Studio School. Since then, oil painting has been her passion. Anne believes that painting has changed the way that she views the world. She states that her art history background taught her how to look at paintings, but her oil painting experience has taught her how to look at the world. Anne paints from observation, trying to recreate a moment that has for some reason caught her attention. Perhaps she is excited by the negative space or the contrasting colors, the lights and the darks, a repeated pattern or an unusual composition. Anne typically creates larger paintings from small sketches or photos that she has taken. Anne uses color intuitively and adventurously as she strives to create exciting and dynamic paintings. Each summer for the past eighteen years Anne has painted and found inspiration at Nimrod Hall in Bath County Virginia. She now teaches oil painting to adults at Nimrod and in Richmond. Anne has volunteered as a Docent at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art for the past decade which has built on her love of art history and further developed her skill as a painter. Anne’s work has been exhibited all over Virginia and is in many private and corporate collections.

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OPENING RECEPTION: Michael Reisor
Nov
9
5:00 PM17:00

OPENING RECEPTION: Michael Reisor

Join us in the gallery for the opening reception of game of telephone by Austin-based artist Michael Reisor. Enjoy sparkling wine and meet the artist from 5 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, November 9th.

game of telephone

The game of telephone isn't always a game. Sometimes it's just what happens. Words scatter in an order arranged by listener and speaker's intent. Lines connect following a notion coming from somewhere. But what about playing an image, or speaking a drawing, or drawing what's playing? This series of work seeks to explore the inbetweens. The mouth to the ear. The reed to the canvas. The canvas to everywhere. 

Michael Reisor

Michael Reisor was born and raised in Austin, TX. Now he lives here, too, as an adult. But he did grow up in between and lived in many different places like Oregon, California, Ireland, and Hawaii. He met lots of people, played sax, went to Reed College, worked a lot, cried a lot, laughed a lot, and surfed, too. He has a wife named Tess and three-year-old named Kai that are his whole world. He loves his parents and his family an immeasurable amount.

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Quirk Holiday Pop Up
Nov
4
11:00 AM11:00

Quirk Holiday Pop Up

This Saturday is our annual Quirk Holiday Pop Up featuring 3 local artisans and businesses. We can’t wait to shop their treasures!!

Find us in the lobby of Quirk Hotel from 11 am to 6 pm.

Happy Clay Functional statement pottery, candles, unique gifts and home decor handmade in Richmond, Virginia. Ask Niki about their soy candle refill program!

Blueberries & Tea Rewriting the narrative of fashion, Mary believes that fashion should be fun, accessible, and inclusive for everyone, regardless of their size, shape, or style preferences. Come shop pre-loved clothes, shoes, accessories and even home goods.

Eure Notes Chris Eure continues to bring high quality stationery available in a variety of prints and personalization options to the Charlottesville community. Come say hi!

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Esme's Drawer Too Pop-Up Shop
Oct
21
to Oct 22

Esme's Drawer Too Pop-Up Shop

Vintage Clothing Pop-Up with Esme’s Drawer Too

Sat Oct. 21 | 10am-5pm

Sun Oct. 22 | 10am-4pm

Join us on October 21st & 22nd for a pop-up shop event with Esme’s Drawer Too, a Richmond-based fashion retailer featuring hand-selected vintage fashion. The online brand focuses on curating romantic + eclectic styles, both high-end and “Bon Marché”- a more affordable selection making shopping for vintage fashion accessible for all.

Esmes Drawer Too | @esmesdrawertoo

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Living Pearl Pop-Up Shop
Oct
20
10:00 AM10:00

Living Pearl Pop-Up Shop

Pop-Up Shop with Living Pearl Jewelry

Fri Oct. 20 | 10am-6pm

Come by on Friday, October 20th to shop Living Pearl, fine & fashion jewelry designed to encourage joy and self-expression. Inspired by the only gemstone created by a living organism, Living Pearl is a lifestyle brand designed for those who express their uniqueness through fashion and accessories, and are not bound by passing trends.

Founder Isa Kriegeskotte is an artist, designer and couture tailor. In addition to her jewelry line, Isa is also an accomplished dressmaker and tailor for celebrity clients for events like the Oscars and the Met Gala!

Living Pearl | @thelivingpearl

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“COLORSCAPES” – ARTISTS TALK
Oct
19
5:30 PM17:30

“COLORSCAPES” – ARTISTS TALK

Join Charlottesville artist, Frank P. Phillips as he facilitates a discussion with exhibiting artists, Tom West and Cate West Zahl.

The conversation will explore the work in this collaboration, Colorscapes, between father and daughter who are both lifelong practicing painters. Both artists are process oriented, painterly painters, which makes for rich, layered pieces with the pentimento intentionally on full display. Please come to learn more about the process and the paintings.

T.W. My creative process begins with defining the active space in which the abstract image will live and breathe. I apply a grid or language of lines and color which attempt to bring “order” to the image utilizing drawing techniques and implements such as colored pencil, oil markers and oil stick. After the grid, I enter into a process of more expressive and chaotic markings. Finally, I intuitively apply the layers of paint. The goal overall is to offer the viewer multiple entry points into the painting with the hope that both tension and the resolution of that tension is experienced, much like our daily existence as humans.

C.W.Z. – These works pay homage to the unique and dramatic views found on the coast and by the Great Lakes in Michigan. Small studies of flora, tennis courts, and other coastal views accompany the larger works. As part of my practice, I paint small, timed studies from life between larger abstract works -- not only to ground myself in the natural world but to keep up the rigor and technical skill of oil painting. The scale is 1:1, that is, it is meant to reflect, as exactly as possible, the way this flower appears in life. The painting starts out as a blind gesture drawing (looking only at subject rather than canvas) before revisions and layering bring the work to its conclusion later.

Tom West holds a BA in Art and Architecture from Princeton University. He has exhibited at the Princeton University Art Museum, the Art Barn, Rock Creek Gallery, and Kellogg Collection, in addition to exhibiting alongside Cate West Zahl at Landon School. He was a gallery artist at the Barbara Kornblatt Gallery, Washington DC in the early 1990s. Since then, he has shown his work privately from his home studio.

Cate West Zahl first studied studio art under Lee Newman at the Holton-Arms school, and then went on to earn her BA in Fine Arts from Hamilton College. She has been in local shows at Quirk, Second Street Gallery, Welcome Gallery, Chroma Gallery and Phaeton Gallery in addition to showing in Richmond and Washington D.C. Currently she pursues painting from life and making abstract paintings simultaneously out of her loft studio in Belmont, Virginia. Zahl lives in Charlottesville with her husband and three sons.

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1708 Gallery InLight Lantern-Making Workshop
Oct
15
11:00 AM11:00

1708 Gallery InLight Lantern-Making Workshop

InLight Lantern-Making Workshop led by Kerry Mills

On Sunday, October 15th, Quirk Gallery will be hosting a lantern-making workshop for 1708 Gallery’s annual InLight exhibition! In this class, you will learn to create a beautiful pink paper lantern for InLight’s amazing display of light-centric art. All of the necessary materials to make your individual lanterns will be provided. This free workshop located in our Main Gallery is open to families and available for all ages.

Head to the link below for more details on 1708 Gallery’s InLight 2023 event details and programming.

www.1708inlight.org

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Pan Pastel Drawing Workshop with Pam Black
Oct
8
1:00 PM13:00

Pan Pastel Drawing Workshop with Pam Black

Focus: Participants will be working from black and white photographs composing tonal representations on primed board. There will be a discussion about the elements and principles of design, an introduction to the medium/supplies and a demonstration. One-on-one instruction will follow. Participants may bring their own photo or choose from photos provided. Photos with figures or animals are ideal.

Process: 1) apply Pan Pastel using an applicator

2) wipe down to soften tones and blur edges

3) erase to define lighter tones and sharpen edges

These steps are repeated until desired effect is achieved.

The inspiration behind this workshop: “While I was teaching drawing at the School of Architecture at The University of Virginia, I hosted a visiting artist, Damien Shen, from Australia. He taught a three-week course on drawing with Pan Pastels. Pan Pastels is a medium that is appropriate for all levels of artistic experience. It’s a handy and efficient medium for creating quick studies as well as extended drawings. It’s a forgiving medium that can be worked and reworked and it is applied like paint with a soft applicator. Rendering with Pan Pastels can produce painterly results or crisp shapes when modified with an eraser.” - Pam Black

The workshop lasts 3 hours, beginning at 1 pm and ending at 4 pm.

Quirk Gallery will be offering complimentary sparkling wine to participants 21+.

Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets are $50 each plus Eventbrite fees.

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About Pam Black:

Pam Black is a lifetime artist and teacher. She received her MFA from Pratt Institute in New York and has maintained a private studio for the past 40 years.

Throughout much of her career she has served as a drawing and painting instructor at the University of Virginia in the School of Architecture and the Department of Drama.

Black has exhibited widely, both regionally and nationally, with works in the private collections of Capitol One, Sentara, University of Virginia Children's Hospital, Charlottesville City Hall and the Owen Collection.

Pam Black will be on view at Quirk Gallery in Richmond, Virginia September 14th through November 11th.

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Dottir Pop-Up Shop
Oct
7
10:00 AM10:00

Dottir Pop-Up Shop

Join us on Saturday, October 7th for a pop-up shop event with Dottir, a woman-and-mother-owned online shop based in Richmond, Virginia! The pop-up event will be held in the Main Gallery from 10am - 3pm, featuring Dottir’s unique collection of clothing, jewelry, and accessories!

Dottir is inspired by the natural beauty of Iceland and the strength and fortitude of its women. In Iceland, girls are given surnames based on their mother or father’s first name combined with the word “dóttir”. Iceland is also more advanced than most countries in the world when it comes to gender equality. When you visit Iceland, you’re surrounded by natural beauty and strong women and you can’t help but be moved.

At Dottir, you'll find natural colors, simple silhouettes, and flattering designs meant to empower the person wearing them as well as carefully-curated products from various female-led businesses from all over the world.

Dottir Shop | Instagram

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Opening Reception of Cate West Zahl and Tom West's "Colorscapes"
Oct
6
5:00 PM17:00

Opening Reception of Cate West Zahl and Tom West's "Colorscapes"

Join us at Quirk Gallery Charlottesville to celebrate the opening of Colorscapes, by Cate West Zahl, and her father, Tom West.

October First Friday

Friday, October 6th

5 - 8 pm

Colorscapes is a collaboration between a father and daughter, both lifelong practicing painters. 

They both work primarily with oil paint. Both artists are process oriented, painterly painters, which makes for rich, layered pieces with the pentimento intentionally on full display. Viewers are let into the path they have taken.

 

T.W. My creative process begins with defining the active space in which the abstract image will live and breathe. I apply a grid or language of lines and color which attempt to bring “order” to the image utilizing drawing techniques and implements such as colored pencil, oil markers and oil stick. After the grid, I enter into a process of more expressive and chaotic markings. Finally, I intuitively apply the layers of paint. The goal overall is to offer the viewer multiple entry points into the painting with the hope that both tension and the resolution of that tension is experienced, much like our daily existence as humans.

 

C.W.Z. These works pay homage to the unique and dramatic views found on the coast and by the Great Lakes in Michigan. Small studies of flora, tennis courts, and other coastal views accompany the larger works. As part of my practice, I paint small, timed studies from life between larger abstract works -- not only to ground myself in the natural world but to keep up the rigor and technical skill of oil painting. The scale is 1:1, that is, it is meant to reflect, as exactly as possible, the way this flower appears in life. The painting starts out as a blind gesture drawing (looking only at subject rather than canvas) before revisions and layering bring the work to its conclusion later.

 

Tom West holds a BA in Art and Architecture from Princeton University. He has exhibited at the Princeton University Art Museum, the Art Barn, Rock Creek Gallery, and Kellogg Collection, in addition to exhibiting alongside Cate West Zahl at Landon School. He was a gallery artist at the Barbara Kornblatt Gallery, Washington DC in the early 1990s. Since then, he has shown his work privately from his home studio.

Cate West Zahl first studied studio art under Lee Newman at the Holton-Arms school, and then went on to earn her BA in Fine Arts from Hamilton College. She has been in local shows at Quirk, Second Street Gallery, Welcome Gallery, Chroma Gallery and Phaeton Gallery in addition to showing in Richmond and Washington D.C. Currently she pursues painting from life and making abstract paintings simultaneously out of her loft studio in Belmont, Virginia. Zahl lives in Charlottesville with her husband and three sons.

 

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Blooming Girls Art Workshop with Theodora Miller
Sep
23
10:30 AM10:30

Blooming Girls Art Workshop with Theodora Miller

Saturday, September 23rd | 10:30am - 12:30pm

Quirk Hotel Mezzanine

Join us for a morning of creating abstract floral paintings. Richmond artist Theodora Miller will share her inspirational story from brain injury to full-time artist and guide you through a hands-on process of painting and collaging two Blooming Girl paintings. You’ll explore painterly brushstrokes and play with colorful paint chips from her recycled palette papers. Each blossom will have its own details and imperfections that will make her complex, graceful, beautiful and wise.

You will create and take home two Blooming Girls masterpieces: a 5x7” and an 8.5 x11” on the prettiest handmade cotton rag paper with deckled edges. All supplies will be provided.

Tickets are $80 each and can be purchased through our online shop here.

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An Evening with Debbie Crosby-Louis
Sep
21
6:00 PM18:00

An Evening with Debbie Crosby-Louis

Join us in the pink living room of Quirk Hotel, Thursday, September 21st to meet local author, Debbie Crosby-Louis. Debbie will be sharing with us the highlights of her debut book, "Image From the Inside... Out". 

Thursday, September 21st 

6 - 8 pm 

The event is free and open to all of our friends!

Purchase Debbie's e-book via the link. Paperbacks are expected in November.

About "Image From the Inside...Out": 

In a world that often prioritizes external appearances and superficial judgments, this captivating e-book invites you to explore the transformative power of self-image from a whole new perspective. Going beyond conventional notions of beauty and societal expectations, "Image from The Inside… Out" delves deep into the core of our being, urging us to embrace our authentic selves and cultivate a genuine sense of self-worth.

Drawing upon her own personal journey and years of experience as a certified image consultant, executive life coach, corporate training facilitator and speaker with 25+ years of experience, Debbie Crosby-Louis offers a refreshing and insightful approach to self-image. She skillfully guides readers through a series of profound reflections, practical exercises, and inspirational anecdotes, all designed to help uncover the hidden treasures within.

Through the pages of this e-book, you will embark on a voyage of self-discovery, learning to appreciate the beauty that lies within you and express it authentically to the world. Debbie's compassionate guidance will empower you to embrace your unique qualities, develop self-confidence, and cultivate a positive self-image that radiates from the inside out.

"Image from The Inside… Out" tackles essential topics such as self-acceptance, self-love, and self-expression, providing you with valuable tools to break free from the chains of comparison and embrace your true essence. It encourages you to let go of societal pressures, redefine beauty on your terms, and celebrate the diversity that makes each individual truly remarkable.

Whether you're seeking to boost your self-esteem, gain a fresh perspective on self-image, or embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, this e-book is your empowering companion. Discover the wisdom, inspiration, and practical advice you need to unlock the true power of your inner image and radiate authenticity and confidence to the world.


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Opening Reception: Stable Contemplations & Flowers
Sep
14
5:00 PM17:00

Opening Reception: Stable Contemplations & Flowers

OPENING RECEPTION | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us Thursday, September 14th from 5pm - 8pm for the opening reception of our two upcoming exhibitions: In the Main Gallery, you can find Stable Contemplations, a solo exhibition by Gordonsville-based artist Pam Black. In the Pink Gallery, Flowers is a solo show featuring Chad Etting, an artist living and working in New Hampshire.

Stable Contemplations and Flowers open Thursday, September 14th and will be on view at Quirk Gallery and on our exhibitions page through November 11th, 2023. This event is open to the public and free to attend.

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