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🎉 First Friday at McGuffey Art CenterFriday, January 2 • 5:30–7:30 PM
Kick off the new year with art, community, and all-new January exhibitions at McGuffey! Wander three floors of galleries, meet resident artists in their studios, and enjoy a vibrant evening in downtown Charlottesville.
✨ Opening Exhibitions:
Sarah B. Smith Gallery
• Grace Little — Ordinary Ways
Mixed media works exploring memory, tenderness, and emotional complexity.
First & Second Floor Galleries
• 2025 New Member Show
Celebrate the newest artists joining the McGuffey community! This group exhibition showcases the talent, range, and creative energy of our incoming members.
2025 New Members:
Chelsea Blakely, Caroline Coven, Michael Meredith, Paul Martini, MISK, Diane Wilkin, Russ Bailey, Christine Benninger, Dean Lhospital, Paul Norton, David Acunzo, Kim Boggs, Doraine Glidden, The Hamner Theater, Jenny Mikulski, Anson Parker, Jack Schatzman, Joe Vena, Barbara Warren, Emily Wool, Elena Yu
Associate Gallery
• Monthly themed exhibition by our Associate Artists.
✨ Make a Night of It
Explore new work, chat with artists, visit the Red Shed Studios, and enjoy the creative spirit that makes McGuffey one of the oldest artist-run art centers in the country.
📅 Holiday Hours Reminder:
• Dec 31: Closing at 2 PM
• Jan 1: Closed
We reopen Friday at 10 AM—join us that evening for First Friday!
We can’t wait to welcome you into a bright, art-filled start to 2026!
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