GALLERIES - ART MUSEUMS

Charlottesville Daily Progress
Published: September 6, 2007

The world of visual arts in Charlottesville ranges from international art exhibits to offerings by local artists and crafters.

Newcomers will find that the Charlottesville-Albemarle Art Association offers encouragement to artists in the community and displays their works in several public places, including the Albemarle County Office Building and Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport. The association is a nonprofit group that has been making art available to residents and visitors in the area since 1934.

In addition to the galleries, studios and museums contained in this listing, the owners of many local restaurants and cafes, as well as other businesses and institutions, make their wall space available to artists for display.

Art in Place also makes use of public places to showcase artists' creations on a rotating basis.

The following are some of the area's galleries, studios and museums:

Art In Place: A nonprofit organization promoting art in the Charlottesville community, projects include the 11 outdoor pieces of sculpture and the "Art In Two Dimensions" exhibit that will be exhibited in February at the McGuffey Art Center. In the future look for the "Adopt a Fire Hydrant" painting project. 801 W. Main St., Suite 201. 979-5388. www.artinplace.org.

Arts Center in Orange: The Center seeks to enhance the quality of life in Orange by promoting an appreciation for high-quality contemporary arts of diverse styles. The gallery exhibits eight shows per year of contemporary works and the gift shop features contemporary crafts by numerous Virginia artisans. The center offers classes for children and adults and also engages in community outreach through public art projects. 129 E. Main St., Orange. (540) 672-7311. www.artscenterorange.org.

Artspace Gallery: The only student-run gallery in the area, it is run by a committee of the University Programs Council, which selects works in a variety of media for approximately six shows throughout the year by students, community members, faculty and alumni, as well as traveling shows of national and international exhibitions on loan from such organizations as the Virginia Art Museum. Curator Amanda Berlin, . 295-7821. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and exhibits run from late August to early May. On the third floor of Newcomb Hall at UVa. 924-3286.

Art Upstairs Gallery: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m. Friday. The Shops at York Place, 112 W. Main St., Suite 4. 923-3900.

BozArt Gallery: A cooperative gallery that hosts new exhibits by members each month, ranging from contemporary to the avant garde. Oil paintings, photography, watercolors, sculpture and pastels are some of the media. Noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Exhibits open with a reception the first Friday of each month. 211 W. Main St. 296-3919. www.bozartgallery.org

C&O Gallery: Featuring paintings and drawings mostly by artists from Central Virginia, the gallery participates in First Friday openings, with works by a different artist displayed each month. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, or by appointment or chance. 515 E. Water St. 971-7044.

Ed Jaffe Gallery: Marble sculpture and paintings by Ed Jaffe and photographs by Marc Jaffe. Always open mid-week by chance or by appointment and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 108 W. Main St., Orange. (540) 672-2400. www.edjaffe.com

Fayerweather Gallery: In Fayerweather Hall next to the University of Virginia Art Museum's Bayly Building (the gallery will be temporarily relocated to a swing space near Ruffner Hall in the spring while Fayerweather Hall undergoes renovations). Shows contemporary work by faculty, students and visiting master artists when the university is in session. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and other times by appointment. 924-6123. www.virginia.edu/finearts

Front Street Gallery: Landscapes (Albemarle and Nelson counties), abstracts and still life oil painting by Lindsay Michie Eades and others are on display at her gallery. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and at other times by appointment. 773 Front St., Lovingston. 263-8526.

Gallery at Fifth and Water: Monthly display of local artists. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Located in the upstairs entrance to Henderson and Everett and Stoneking/von Storch at 107 Fifth St., SE, Suite A. 979-9825. www.hande1.com/gallery.htm

Gravity Lounge: Equal parts bookstore, cafe, art gallery, listening room and Internet access point, Gravity Lounge is a place for people who enjoy simple pleasures: a good read, a good cup of coffee, a fresh-baked pastry, great music in a listening room atmosphere.103 S. First St. 977-5590. www.gravity-lounge.com

Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection and Study Center: Three to four exhibitions of Aboriginal works each year along with various programs, lectures and lunch tours. Free guided tours are offered at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Public gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 400 Peter Jefferson Place. 244-0234. www.virginia.edu/kluge-ruhe

La Galeria: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 218 W. Market St. (next to Vinegar Hill Theatre). 293-7003.

Ladd Fine Arts: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. 701 W. Main St. 977-4147. www.laddfinearts.com

Les Yeux du Monde Art Gallery at Dot 2 Dot: Ten exhibits a year by nationally known artists. Art consulting is available with Lyn Bolen Rushton. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and by appointment. 115 S. First St. 973-5566.

Main Street Gallery: Features the work of Thomas Kinkade and about 40 Charlottesville-area artists. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. 406 E. Main St. 296-8521. www.mainstreetgallery.net

McGuffey Art Center: This former school offers studio spaces for local artists and hosts about 40 exhibits a year. There also is a dance space, and dance, as well as art classes are offered. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 201 Second St. NW. 295-7973. www.mcguffeyartcenter.com

Migration A Gallery: A Charlottesville art gallery featuring more than 20 contemporary artists from Virginia and across America. The gallery's mission is "to discover, promote and sell beautiful, meaningful art which explores our evolving relationships with nature, each other and our souls." 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. First Fridays and Sunday and Monday by appointment. 119 Fifth St. SE. 293-2200. www.migrationgallery.com

Mo's Art Studio: Paintings in oils on canvas, some in surrealistic style, and some portraiture and landscapes. Commissions accepted. Open by appointment. 277 Crawford View Road, Afton. 361-1229. http://members.aol.com/jbulifant/MOWEBSITE/MosArtStudio.html

New Dominion Bookshop Mezzanine Gallery: Displaying about 25 works at a time, the gallery features paintings, drawings, sculpture and pottery by local artists. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 404 E. Main St. 295-2552.

Nichols Gallery Annex: Exhibits paintings and original graphics by Southern artists, including Ron Boehmer, David Freed, Frank Hobbs, Philip Koch and others. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and at other times by chance or appointment. 5449 Governor Barbour St., Barboursville. (540) 832-3565.

The Off Grounds Gallery: 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. 300 W. Main St. (corner of Ridge and West Main, entrance on Ridge). 924-4298.

Piedmont Virginia Community College Gallery: The exhibition space houses six shows during the academic year featuring regional artists, PVCC faculty and students. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. V. Earl Dickinson Building. 961-5203.

Sage Moon Gallery: Locally owned gallery, committed to showcasing the fine art of local, regional, national and international artists and artisans; specifically searching out those who are devoted to the activity of creating unique and beautiful things. 420 E. Main St. 977-9997. www.sagemoongallery.com

Second Street Gallery: This nonprofit gallery was established in 1973 and hosts contemporary exhibitions by regional and national artists. A full series of outreach programs is held in conjunction with the exhibits. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The gallery is at the City Center for Contemporary Arts at Second and Water streets. 977-7284. www.secondstreetgallery.org

Spruce Creek Gallery: Featuring fine arts and high-end crafts with an emphasis on local artists, more than 80 artists are featured in paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, fiber arts and furniture. They also offer framing services. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. 1368 Rockfish Valley Highway, Route 151, Nellysford. 361-1859. www.sprucecreekgallery.com

Sunspots Studios in Charlottesville: Sunspots' Charlottesville gallery is in the Meadowbrook Shopping Center behind Anderson's Food. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 Monday through Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 2039 Barracks Road. 977-5531. www.sunspots.com

Sun's Traces Gallery: Features the works of 12 Virginia artists in weavings, turned wood, basketry, fibers, clay and glass. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, by appointment by calling 973-3700 or by chance. 5449 Governor Barbour St., Barboursville. (540) 885-0678. www.geocities.com/suntracesgallery

Transient Crafters: An artisans' cooperative of more than 60 local artists featuring works of photography, jewelry, wrought iron, paintings, wood work, furniture, pottery and more. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. 118 E. Main St. 972-9500. www.transientcrafters.com  

University of Virginia Art Museum, Thomas H. Bayly Building: Offering eight to 10 temporary exhibitions each year, with receptions and lectures, as well as its permanent collections and several programs including the Writer's Eye competition. Exhibits include paintings, sculpture, photography, prints, drawings and installation art, as well as Native American, African and Asian art. 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is free, but the suggested donation is $3. Docent tours are available with reservations two weeks in advance. The museum has an active membership program including activities for its Young Friends group. University of Virginia at 155 Rugby Road. 924-3592. www.virginia.edu/artmuseum