Join exhibiting artist Stacey Evans and historian, photographer, writer, and musician John Edwin Mason on Saturday, December 6, 2–3PM, for a conversation about making photographs from the windows of moving trains. With a focus on Evans’ body of work in the Main Gallery, the two will explore what the camera reveals, what the eye intuits, and how meaning emerges from the passing landscape. Passenger: Riding the Rails will be on view December 5, 2025 - January 23, 2026.

Although this talk is FREE to attend, space is limited and registration is required to secure a spot. Register HERE.

Join us on Saturday, December 6th from 10AM to 2PM for a special Sidewalk Art Sale in front of Second Street Gallery! This in-person-only event features a wide range of artwork by beloved local artists, including pieces from past Gallery Rallies and Teeny Tiny Trifecta exhibitions. All works will be available at discounted prices starting at just $25, so it’s a great opportunity to add unique pieces to your collection while supporting the gallery.

Collect Local Art at Special SSG Prices!
Past Gallery Rally Artworks: $25 each or 3 for $60
All past Teeny Tiny Trifecta Artworks: $50 each or 3 for $125

Don’t miss out on these amazing deals and maybe find a special gift for the holiday season; come shop and help us clear out our inventory!

Second Street Gallery is pleased to celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions on December 5, 5:00PM-7:30PM, as part of First Fridays.

In the Main Gallery, Passenger: Riding the Rails presents an expansive collection of photographic works by Charlottesville-based artist Stacey Evans. Images selected for this exhibition depict Evans’ travels as a passenger on Amtrak’s Northeast Regional line and the route between Charlottesville, Virginia, and New York City, highlighting the transitions between urban and rural landscapes.

Possibility, Courtney Coker’s solo exhibition in the Dové Gallery, features vivid imagery documenting a once-thriving farmhouse in rural Virginia. Coker’s images document the house's decay and the rewilding process as nature reclaims its space, serving as a metaphorical expression of the artist's personal journey of self-discovery and transformation.

Passenger: Riding the Rails is generously sponsored by The Farmly Fund, Pamela Friedman and Ronald Bailey, Rocket, Lisa M. Draine, Jaszi Butler PLLC, Crutchfield, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with support from an anonymous sponsor.

Possibility is generously sponsored by The Farmly Fund, Charlotte and Ralph Dammann, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

On Thursday, December 4, from 5:30-7:30PM, Second Street Gallery is hosting a special VIP Exhibition Preview Party and Fundraiser in honor of Stacey Evans’ and Courtney Coker’s respective solo exhibitions, Passenger: Riding the Rails and Possibility. Both artists will be in attendance to speak with guests. Be one of the first to see these exhibitions before they open to the public on Friday, December 5.  Refreshments and light fare will also be served.

Event tickets are $40 SSG members/$50 non-members. Purchase them HERE.

Passenger: Riding the Rails is generously sponsored by The Farmly Fund, Pamela Friedman and Ronald Bailey, Rocket, Lisa M. Draine, Jaszi Butler PLLC, Crutchfield, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with support from an anonymous sponsor.

Possibility is generously sponsored by The Farmly Fund, Charlotte and Ralph Dammann, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

We invite you to join us on Saturday, November 15, 4:30–6:30PM for a special screening of the short documentary film A Tour of the Dunnington Mansion. A reception with exhibiting artist Zofie King, The Dunnington Mansion Foundation president Dr. Heather Beach, and the film's award-winning director Kelley St. Germain will follow the screening, where wine and small bites will be served and guests will have the opportunity to meet and mingle and explore King's solo exhibition What Remains. In 2024, the artist toured and photographed the mansion, which in turn inspired several of the works included in this exhibition.

This event is FREE for members of SSG / $10 non-members. Learn more and register for this event HERE.

Join us for November’s Family Studio Day on Saturday, November 15, 10AM-2PM, to try your hand at making cyanotypes (aka sunprints)! In this beginner-friendly photographic process, you simply lay an object on light-sensitive paper and let the sun do the work. The paper that’s covered by the object remains white, while the exposed sections turn a lovely blue hue. Exhibiting artist Zofie King incorporates this technique into her mixed media works to stunning effect, and Zofie will be in the gallery to demonstrate and teach us about this long-used process! That artist’s exhibition, What Remains, is currently on view and will help spark everyone’s creativity

Want to plan ahead? Bring in some of your favorite natural materials (leaves, flowers, feathers) or small trinkets to experiment with.  The mixed media artwork featured in exhibiting artist Zofie King’s exhibition. Otherwise, we’ll provide all the necessary materials for this project, along with plenty of other mediums in case you’d like to tap into a different mode of creativity that day.

Each month, we take inspiration from the exhibitions on view to come up with a featured activity for all our guests to enjoy. Everyone is welcome!

Thank you to Caroline Wright Art Advisory for sponsoring November’s Family Studio Day!

We invite you to join us on Saturday, November 1, 11AM–12PM, for a special conversation between exhibiting artist Corinne Diop and SSG’s Board President Mary Pontillo, on the artist’s body of work on view in Time and Again in the Main Gallery from October 3–November 21, 2025. Attendees can gain insight into Diop’s exploration of materiality, time, and impermanence, as well as the resilience and re-contextualization of everyday objects through her installation-based work, which invites reflection on the cyclical nature of change and the present moment.

Although this talk is FREE to attend, space is limited and registration is required to secure a spot. Register HERE.

The exhibition is a Season 52 Call for Submissions pick. Time and Again is generously sponsored by the Pontillo-Galdencio Family, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Join us on Saturday, October 25th from 10AM to 2PM for a special Sidewalk Art Sale in front of Second Street Gallery! This in-person-only event features a wide range of artwork by beloved local artists, including pieces from past Gallery Rallies and Teeny Tiny Trifecta exhibitions. All works will be available at discounted prices starting at just $25, so it’s a great opportunity to add unique pieces to your collection while supporting the gallery.

Collect Local Art at Special SSG Prices!
Past Gallery Rally Artworks: $25 each or 3 for $60
Past Teeny Tiny Trifecta Artworks: $50 each or 3 for $125
Recent Teeny Tiny Trifecta 8 Artworks: $100 each

Don’t miss out on these amazing deals; come shop and help us clear out our inventory!

Join us for October’s Family Studio Day on Saturday, October 18, 10AM-2PM. Each month, we take inspiration from the exhibitions on view to come up with a featured activity for all our guests to enjoy. The mixed media artwork featured in exhibiting artist Corinne Diop’s exhibition Time and Again will help spark everyone’s creativity.

SSG’s Family Studio Day is a free event where we invite families with kids of all ages to spend time creating art together in the gallery. All visitors have access to free art materials, prompts, and coloring pages to play with during their time in the space. These activities get families engaged in not only the act of creation, but also in having thoughtful conversations about the artworks in the current exhibition

Thank you to Ann Hay Hardy with Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty for sponsoring October’s Family Studio Day!

We invite you to join us on Saturday, October 11, 11AM–12PM, for a special conversation between exhibiting artist Zofie King and SSG’s Executive Director and Chief Curator Kristen Chiacchia, on the artist’s body of work on view in What Remains in the Dové Gallery from October 3–November 21, 2025. Attendees can gain insight into Zofie King’s exploration of the Gothic aesthetic, the interplay between decaying architecture and nature, and how her work reflects themes of memory, abandonment, and the passage of time.

Although this talk is FREE to attend, space is limited and registration is required to secure a spot. Sign up HERE.

What Remains is generously sponsored by Daniel and Rosemary Chiacchia, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

We invite you to join us for the public opening reception of two new exhibitions on First Friday, October 3, 5:30-7:30PM.

Time and Again by Harrisonburg, Virginia-based artist Corinne Diop is a solo exhibition of new and recent works exploring surface, materiality, and the effects of time and environmental elements upon a broad range of banal objects and materials, including original photographic materials.

What Remains by Northern Virginia-based artist Zofie King is a solo exhibition showcasing mixed media works on paper and assemblage sculptures inspired by abandoned architecture and Gothic aesthetics.

First Fridays is free event and the gallery will be offering a cash bar.

Time and Again is generously sponsored by the Pontillo-Galdencio Family.
What Remains is generously sponsored by Daniel and Rosemary Chiacchia.
Both exhibitions are sponsored by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

UPDATE: This workshop is now SOLD OUT.

Join Second Street Gallery and Teeny Tiny Trifecta 8 exhibiting artist Chris Haske on Wednesday, September 24, 5:30-7:30PM for a hands-on copper oxidation workshop and discover the beauty of creating vibrant blue patinas on copper! During this workshop, participants will learn the simple chemical process behind copper oxidation, using accessible materials to achieve stunning, unique results. Leave with your own transformed copper pieces and new techniques to incorporate into your artistic practice.

Guests will have access to all the necessary materials for workshop participation. No prior experience is needed.

The workshop is available at $20 SSG members / $25 non-members. This fee covers workshop instruction and access to all workshop materials for the activity.

Capacity is limited to 25 attendees.

We invite you to join Second Street Gallery and Teeny Tiny Trifecta 8 exhibiting artist Mimm Patterson on Saturday, September 20 from 9–11AM for a unique workshop blending Yin Yoga and SoulCollage® — a gentle, floor-based yoga practice paired with a creative, intuitive collage process developed by Seena B. Frost. Through guided movement and meditative art-making, participants will explore creativity, self-discovery, and personal insight. No experience necessary — open to beginners and artists of all backgrounds.

Guests will have access to all the necessary materials for workshop participation. Attendees are encouraged to wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a personal yoga mat, along with a journal or pen and paper. All collage materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own images or photos if you’d like to personalize your experience.

The workshop is available at $20 SSG members / $25 non-members. This fee covers workshop instruction and access to all workshop materials for the activity.

Capacity is limited to 20 attendees; secure your spot now and register HERE.

We invite you to join us on Thursday, September 18, 5:30–6:30PM, for a special conversation between exhibiting artist Andrew Sherogan and SSG’s Outreach Coordinator Stephen Haske, on the artist’s body of work on view in Sanctuaries in the Dové Gallery from September 5–26, 2025. Attendees can gain insight into Sherogan’s creative process, the symbolic meaning behind his imagined landscapes, and how his work reflects themes of meditation and the human experience through nature.

Although this talk is FREE to attend, space is limited and registration is required to secure a spot. Register HERE in advance.

This exhibition is generously sponsored by Whit and Emily Douglas, Andrew and Tyler Greeley, Journey Group, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Join us on Saturday, September 13, 10AM-2PM, in the gallery for our first Family Studio Day of the new exhibition season! We’ll be celebrating the artworks on view in Teeny Tiny Trifecta 8 by making our own teeny tiny masterpieces using a range of materials and techniques. Exhibiting artists will be on hand to inspire and answer your questions:

10am-11am: Ginny Krueger
11am-12pm: Liz Mayer
12pm-1pm: Heather Kiser
1pm-2pm: Jane Belisle

This event is a FREE studio day that invites families with kids of all ages to spend time and make art together. Visitors will have access to free art supplies, prompts, and coloring pages to play with during their time in the space. Drop by anytime during the open studio day and stay as long as you like - no appointment necessary. ALL are welcome!

Space is limited and will be first-come, first-serve. If there is no space when you come by, please check back in within 15-30 minutes as families regularly come and go! All children must be accompanied by a guardian.

September’s Family Studio Day is generously sponsored by Merrie Mill Farm.

Join SSG, Common House, and artist Andrew Sherogan on Thursday, September 11 from 6–8PM for an Artist Happy Hour celebrating Sherogan’s new exhibition Sanctuaries now on view at Second Street Gallery with additional works at Common House!

Andrew’s landscape works celebrate the beauty, power, and tranquility of nature—often through imagined places that spark a sense of familiarity and emotional connection. His latest pieces build on themes of meditation, symbolism, and the parallels between the human journey and the natural world.

This gathering is a chance to meet Andrew, hear about his process, and connect in a relaxed setting. Grab a drink, mingle with fellow members, and experience his newest works up close.

This event will be held at Common House, located at 206 W. Market St. in Charlotteville, and is open to both members and non-members. Follow this link to register: Artist Happy Hour

Join Second Street Gallery and Teeny Tiny Trifecta 8 exhibiting artist Lauren Williams for a hands-on weaving workshop on Wednesday, September 10, 5:30–7:30PM! Participants will learn the basics of weaving and create their own small woven piece on a simple, handmade loom. Explore a variety of materials—such as yarn, fabric, and rope—and discover how to combine textures and colors to craft something uniquely yours.

Guests will have access to all the necessary materials for workshop participation. No prior experience is needed.

The workshop is available at $20 SSG members / $25 non-members. This fee covers workshop instruction and access to all workshop materials for the activity.

Capacity is limited to 25 attendees.

Join us for the First Friday opening reception on September 5, 5:00-7:30PM, as Second Street Gallery enters Season 52!

The next season of exhibitions and programs kicks off with the annual fundraiser and group exhibition, Teeny Tiny Trifecta 8. On view in the Main Gallery, the exhibition will feature over 200 artists, primarily from Virginia, representing diverse styles, techniques, and mediums. Each included artist will have three artworks on display, each measuring 8 x 8 inches. All works of art in the exhibition will be available for $125 each, with all proceeds split between the gallery and artist.

A preview of the exhibition’s online store is coming soon!

TTT8 is generously sponsored by Gardy Bloemers and Nick Duke Sr., Bloemers and Associates with Merrill Lynch and the FUNd at the CACF.

Second Street Gallery is also pleased to present Andrew Sherogan: Sanctuaries. Sherogan was selected by Executive Director and Chief Curator Kristen Chiacchia as the Teeny Tiny Trifecta 7’s Curator’s Choice Pick. The artist will be present during the event to chat with guests.

Sanctuaries is generously sponsored by Whit and Emily Douglas, Andrew and Tyler Greeley, Journey Group, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Second Street Gallery’s Season 52 is sponsored bythe Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Our eighth annual Teeny Tiny Trifecta exhibition will be opening SOON! The exhibition will kick off with a ticketed VIP Presale Party & Fundraiser on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 5-8pm. The exhibition will open to the public on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 5:30-7:30PM. 

Get your ticket now for the exclusive VIP event, which offers collectors a first look at this year’s exhibition and an opportunity to purchase works before the exhibition opens to the public on First Friday!

Tickets for the TTT8 VIP Presale Party & Fundraiser are available in 3 tiers: $100 for 5PM entry and $50 for 6PM entry. This year, we are also offering a special discounted $25 for 6PM entry for participating artists in this year’s TTT8. The earlier the time slot you secure, the better the chance you have of purchasing the artwork you want!

Tickets are available per person and cover the cost of entry to the event as well as refreshments and snacks. Ticketed guests can stay for the duration of the event from the start of their time slot.

This year’s exhibition features over 200 artists and 600 artworks. All artworks are $125 each.

All ticket holders will receive a reminder email with event details and brief instructions about the exhibition and how to purchase work at the event.

Purchase a ticket for the VIP Party event and help us kick off our 52nd Season!
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS AND DETAILS.

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The TTT8 exhibition is generously sponsored by Gardy Bloemers and Nick Duke Sr., Bloemers and Associates with Merrill Lynch and the FUNd at the CACF.Second Street Gallery’s Season 52 is sponsored bythe Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

We invite you to join us us on Thursday, July 10, 5:30PM, for a special conversation between exhibiting artist Nikki Painter and fellow artist Lauren Rice as they discuss Painter’s solo exhibition, Pattern Gardens, on view in the Main Gallery through through July 18, 2025.

Although this talk is FREE to attend, space is limited and registration is required to secure a spot. Click HERE to register today!

“Pattern Gardens” is sponsored by the Pontillo-Galdencio family.

Join us on Thursday, June 26 from 6:00 - 7:30PM in the Main Gallery and discover where the world of art intersects with the love of wine. We’ll be hosting a special wine tasting to honor our exhibiting artist, Ézé Amos, and his appreciation for the creativity, innovation, and complexity behind fine wine. Amos has collaborated with the expert sommeliers at Crush Pad Wines to carefully curate a selection that will delight connoisseurs and beginner tasters alike.

This is a seated event and light snacks will be provided.

The fee to attend is $20 members/$25 non-members. Space is limited and reservations are required.

This event has been POSTPONED until the fall. Apologies for any inconvenience and we hope you can join us at the rescheduled time.

Join artists and friends Esteban Ocampo and Jean-Pierre Roy at Second Street Gallery on Friday, June 20, 5-8PM, for The Long Draw: Community Drawing Event. The pair is traveling down the Eastern Seaboard, stopping at artist studios, galleries, museums and local haunts to meet, greet, explore, discover, inspire and share... but only if you’ll draw with them. Come capture the magic of being in a room full of incredible people through line, shape, and shade.

Bring a sketchbook or your favorite materials and settle in to draw each other while talking about your lives, loves and secrets of the studio. Guests will have access to some communal drawing supplies and drawing boards.

FREE to attend and you can drop in for as long or as little as you like. All attendees will have the option to to participate in a drawing exchange with another randomly selected artist for a $40 fee (paid in the gallery). Either way, you’ll go home with some great drawings made by you, and maybe a masterpiece from someone else!

This artist talk is sold out. Email info@secondstreetgallery.org if you would like to be added to the wait list.

We invite you to join us us on Thursday, June 19, 5:30PM, for a special conversation between exhibiting artist Ézé Amos and Curator Kirsten Chiacchia to discuss Amos’s current solo exhibition, Beach People, on view in the Dové Gallery through through July 18, 2025.

Although this talk is FREE to attend, space is limited and registration is required to secure a spot: REGISTER HERE.

Beach People is generously sponsored by Charlotte and Ralph Dammann, Brandon Butler, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Join us for June’s Family Studio Day on Saturday, June 14, 10AM-2PM. Each month, we take inspiration from the exhibitions on view to come up with a featured activity for all our guests to enjoy. The mixed media artwork featured in exhibiting artist Nikki Painter’s exhibition Patter Gardens will help spark everyone’s creativity.

Each Family Studio Day is a free event where we invite families with kids of all ages to spend time creating art together in the gallery. All visitors have access to free art materials, prompts, and coloring pages to play with during their time in the space. These activities get families engaged in not only the act of creation, but also in having thoughtful conversations about the artworks in the current exhibition

Thank you to Elizabeth and Tony Smith for generously sponsoring June’s Family Studio Day!

Make Second Street Gallery one of your stops on First Friday, June 6, between 5:30PM and 7:30PM and join us for the opening of our new exhibitions! Nikki Painter’s solo exhibition, Pattern Gardens, in the Main Gallery illustrates the Virginia artist’s interest in the natural world as told through her mixed-media works. The Dové Gallery hosts Beach People, a selection of new work by esteemed Charlottesville-based photographer, Ézé Amos. Both artists will be in attendance to meet and converse with visitors.

Nikki Painter's Pattern Gardens is generously sponsored by The Pontillo-Galdencio Family, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. 

Ézé Amos' Beach People is generously sponsored by Charlotte and Ralph Dammann, Brandon Butler, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts

Join us on Thursday, May 22 from 6:00 - 7:30PM in the Main Gallery at Second Street Gallery for another unparalleled wine tasting! This event will be led by Roshi Arnold of Common Wealth Crush—a team of Virginia winemakers based in Waynesboro, VA. This tasting will coincide with our current Home exhibition, so come take advantage of this opportunity to experience the pleasures of art and wine in an extraordinary setting.

Roshi will be offering a selection of four wines - 100% sourced and produced in Virginia - for guests to sample as we welcome you into our “home.”

We hope you’ll join us!

The fee for this event is $20 members/$25 non-members. Space is limited and reservations are required to attend. Click HERE to reserve your spot!

On Wednesday, May 21 at 5:30PM, you are invited to join us for a conversation with Ézé Amos, Tom Daly, Kristen Finn, John Robinson, and Sarah Cramer Shields; the photographers behind the Charlottesville Porch Portraits project. Kristen Chiacchia, the Second Street Gallery Director and Chief Curator, will lead a discussion exploring the exhibition that showcases this project, on view in the Dové Gallery through May 23, 2025.

We encourage you to join us and learn about the group's individual experiences and get an insight into their collective efforts in bringing this project to fruition. You’ll also have the opportunity to understand their reflections on the project five years after its launch and discover how they aim to foster conversations about the resilient spirit of the Charlottesville community moving forward.

This exhibition has been generously sponsored by The FUNd at the CACF, OakHeart Financial Group, Stubblefield Photo Lab, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and individuals from the community of Charlottesville, Virginia, and surrounding regions.

Although this talk is FREE to attend, space is limited and registration is required to secure a spot:REGISTER HERE.

We invite you to join us at the gallery for special extended hours on Friday, May 16, when our doors will remain open until 6:30pm.  Our extended hours will coincide with the Opening Reception of Live Arts Theater's WATERWORKS, a three-week long festival of new theatrical works from playwrights local and global.

Take advantage of one of the last opportunities to see Home and Charlottesville Porch Portraits, and stay for one of the 3 performances at Live Arts that evening (purchase show tickets HERE)  Make it a full night of arts and entertainment!

The gallery's extended hours are FREE and no reservation is needed.  We hope to see you there!

Join us for May’s Family Studio Day on Saturday, May 10, 10AM-2PM. Each month, we take inspiration from the exhibitions on view to come up with a featured project for all our guests to enjoy. Exhibiting photographers in Charlottesville Porch Portraits will attend and give us ideas on how to draw and record our families in unique ways.

Each Family Studio Day is a free event where we invite families with kids of all ages to spend time creating art together in the gallery. All visitors have access to free art materials, prompts, and coloring pages to play with during their time in the space. These activities get families engaged in not only the act of creation, but also in having thoughtful conversations about the artworks in the current exhibition

Thank you to Harrison and Benjamin for generously sponsoring May’s Family Studio Day!