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!

We invite you to join us on Wednesday, April 23 at 5:30PM, when a panel of participating artists in the group exhibition, Home, come together to share thoughts regarding their interpretations of “home”, how that translates visually for them, and how it reflects their identity.

Co-moderated by members of the Charlottesville Black Arts Collective, Benita Mayo and Kweisi Morris, the panel discussion will explore how the concept of home resonates collectively in our lives, memories, and futures. The artist talk will feature 5 of the exhibiting artists from the exhibition: Tobiah Mundt, Daryl Love, Somé Louis, Angelica Credle, and Aaron Uzzle. Visit the exhibition page, Home, to learn more about these artists and their works on view.

This free talk is open to all, but space is limited and pre-registration is needed to attend: REGISTER HERE

Home is generously sponsored by The FUNd at the CACF, Bushman Dreyfus Architects, Martin Horn, Inc., the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Join us on Saturday, April 19th from 1-4PM for an insightful workshop at Second Street Gallery, a partner event of this year's Tom Tom Festival. This workshop is a contribution to the wellness-centered events featured on Saturday, aligning with the festival's theme for the year, "Evolve". The workshop will be led by Darnell Lamont Walker and Yolonda Coles Jones with opening remarks by Kristen Finn.

As part of the Charlottesville Porch Portraits exhibition, running from April-May, this workshop sets a stage where the community can engage, reflect, and create a collective narrative. To reminisce about 2020, a year full of grief, rage, but also, imagination and change, we provide a platform to acknowledge and honour our personal stories and their influence on our existing realities.

The Charlottesville Porch Portraits project, featuring the work of photographers Ézé Amos, Tom Daly, Kristen Finn, John Robinson, and Sarah Cramer Shields, captured 1000 individuals in front of their homes during the height of the COVID-19 quarantine. It served as a reminder of community connection while raising funds that were transformed into small grants for artists and gig workers.

The workshop will start with introductions and intentions, followed by a meditation to immerse into the space. Each participant will explore a specific prompt, sense into it, and write their thoughts or experiences. Attendees are free to share their reflections and the session concludes with a meditative practice reminding us of our connectivity and affirmation that every story matters.

Participants are encouraged to visit the Charlottesville Porch Portraits exhibition at Second Street Gallery before the workshop.

This community event is FREE and open to the public, however, registration is required. REGISTER HERE.

PLEASE NOTE: Seating will be available during the event, but participants are welcome to bring their own pillow, blank, yoga mat, etc. so that they may be comfortable and relaxed during the session. 

We look forward to your participation in this meaningful exploration.

Workshop Facilitators:

Darnell Lamont Walker is a death doula and writer, a bridge guiding individuals and communities through grief, toward healing, meaning, and whatever joy remains. Also an Emmy-nominated children’s television writer (Work It Out Wombats!, Karma’s World, Blue’s Clues & You), he believes storytelling—whether for children or those facing life’s hardest transitions—is a path to connection, safety, and belonging. His upcoming book, Never Can Say Goodbye (Harper One), explores his experiences as a death doula, offering insight into loss, love, and the ways we find our way forward. Through words and witness, he helps others honor their stories, navigate the in-between, and embrace what comes next.

Yolonda Coles Jones is the founder, executive director, and lead facilitator of The RESTORE Project, a community-rooted initiative dedicated to cultivating calm, clarity, confidence, and life-giving connection and healing—especially among those navigating generational disconnection, systemic pressure, and daily overwhelm. She is also the visionary behind Empowered People® Coaching & Consulting where she serves as embodiment teacher, birth doula, mediator, Ayurvedic wellness practitioner, and lead coach.

Through both The RESTORE Project and her Empowered People® ecosystem, Yolonda creates transformative spaces that reconnect people with themselves, their bodies, and their communities. In her sessions, she gently guides participants into grounding meditations that orient the body to the present moment—inviting deep awareness, intuitive listening, and the felt sense of what the body longs to express.

Exhibiting Photographer from Charlottesville Porch Portraits:

Kristen Finn is an artist and commercial photographer with an interest in the way people inhabit space and connect with one another. Her portraits look for small, honest moments while her process alternates between being witness and playful experimentation. Finn is based in Charlottesville, Virginia. 

April’s Family Studio Day will be on Saturday, April 12, 10AM - 2PM. The featured project will reflect themes in the Main Gallery exhibition, HOME, a group show on view from April 4 - May 23, 2025. Tobiah Mundt and Derrick Waller, two members of the Charlottesville Black Arts Collective that curated the exhibition, will take the reigns this month and be our guest project leaders.

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.

Learn more about our Family Studio Day events and note the upcoming event dates HERE.

We appreciate Feast Market & Cafe for generously sponsoring April’s Family Studio Day!

Join us over at Common House on Thursday, April 10, 6–8PM, for an informal conversation with mixed media artist Cassie Guy, whose work reimagines traditional subjects through layered color, form, and texture.

Cassie will discuss Liminal, her recent exhibition at Second Street Gallery, and the specific artwork “Le Cirque”, which is currently on view at Common House. This gathering is a chance to connect, chat, and engage with the artist in a relaxed setting. Grab a drink, meet fellow art lovers, and hear firsthand about Cassie’s process and inspirations!

This talk marks the first in a series of Artist Talks at Common House, hosted in partnership with Second Street Gallery. With each installment, a featured painting will be replaced by the next in the series—an invitation to engage with an evolving collection of local art.

The event is open to both members and non-members of Common House. Register online here: Cassy Guy Happy Hour 

Please note that this is a 21+ plus event.

We invite you to join us for First Friday, April 4, 5:30-7:30PM, when we celebrate the opening of two new group exhibitions, Home and Charlottesville Porch Portraits. A number of participating artists will be available to meet and mingle with guests. First Friday is a free public event which invites art lovers and art collectors alike to share in supporting our local arts community.

Home is a group exhibition that will showcase the work of 21 artists, exploring rich and diverse interpretations of ‘home’ in Black communities.

Charlottesville Porch Portraits is an exhibition features local community portraits by photographers Ézé Amos, Tom Daly, Kristen Finn, John Robinson, and Sarah Cramer Shields. The project, which captured more than 1,000 portraits, documents collective resilience during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more HERE about how you can play a vital role in this exhibition.

“Home” is generously sponsored by The FUNd at the CACF, Bushman Dreyfus Architects, Martin Horn, Inc., the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

“Charlottesville Porch Portraits” is 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, the surrounding communities, and beyond.

The Exhibition Preview Party & Fundraiser for HOME and Charlottesville Porch Portraits is taking place on Thursday, April 3, 5:30-7:30PM. This exclusive event is a great opportunity to view these exhibitions before they open to the public on First Friday!

Curated by the Charlottesville Black Arts Collective, Home is a group exhibition showcasing the work of 21 artists, exploring rich and diverse interpretations of ‘home’ in Black communities. Whether as a physical space, cultural identity, or emotional state, the Charlottesville Black Arts Collective highlights how the concept of home resonates collectively in our lives, memories, and futures.

Charlottesville Porch Portraits features portraits of members of the local community by Ézé Amos, Tom Daly, Kristen Finn, John Robinson, and Sarah Cramer Shields.

We also invite you to become an integral part of the Charlottesville Porch Portraits exhibition by purchasing a photo sponsorship. Photo sponsorships are available for $50/each. Be one of the first 100 sponsors and receive a ticket to attend this special preview! When you sponsor a photo you are directly supporting the gallery, our exhibiting artists, and the local community. Learn more and become a sponsor HERE.

“Home” is generously sponsored by The FUNd at the CACF, Bushman Dreyfus Architects, Martin Horn, Inc., the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

“Charlottesville Porch Portraits” is 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, the surrounding communities, and beyond.

Join us at Second Street Gallery for special extended hours until 8PM  to make the closing night of our two exhibitions, Cassie Guy: Liminal and Kirsten Hemrich: Signs of Life.

A highlight of the evening will be a unique opportunity to engage with exhibiting artist, Cassie Guy.  From  6:30 to 7:30PM, the artist will be in the gallery for a casual walk-through and Q&A session. This is your chance to hear personal stories behind key works, discover what inspired the exhibition, and learn how the artworks  came together to form this show.

Our extended hours event conveniently coincides with the public opening  of The Trip to Bountiful at Live Arts. Make an evening of it: come for the inspiring art and conversations at the gallery and then stay for the performance at Live Arts. 

Our extended hours at SSG are free and open to all. No RSVP needed! We hope to see you there! 

Join us on Wednesday, March 19 from 6:00 - 7:30PM in the Main Gallery at Second Street Gallery for a unique and exclusive wine tasting event where the enchanting world of wines from the Iberian Peninsula meets the world of art. 

Delight your senses and unveil the unexplored depths of wine with our special guest, Kylie Britt, co-owner and Operations Director of Ethos Wine & Tea in Charlottesville. Kylie’s formal education in Chemistry and Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies now informs her work in wine. She coordinates the wine selection at Ethos with a rotating and diverse list that prioritizes local and natural wines. 

Our exclusive wine tasting event will be held in tandem with Liminal, a solo exhibition of new work by Charlottesville-based artist, Cassie Guy. Some of the works in this exhibition are inspired by Guy’s recent travels to Portugal, offering the viewers a taste of her extraordinary journey.

We invite you to embark on a wine expedition that covers the sun-drenched fields of Spain to the lush vineyards of Portugal. Let your senses wander through different vines, tasting notes and bouquets, all while taking in the work of Cassie Guy.

• Taste a carefully curated selection of wines.

• Learn about the history, terroir, and unique characteristics of each wine from Kylie. 

• Experience the paintings of Liminal and have the opportunity to to meet the artist and hear her speak about her work firsthand

• Network with other wine and art enthusiasts.

Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast, art lover, or someone in search of a fun, distinctive experience, we can't wait to share this exceptional pairing with you. Join us in raising a glass to the harmonious blend of art and wine!

This event is only for adults 21 and over. Ticket price is $20 members/$25 non-members; space is limited and RSVP is required.

Purchase tickets HERE to secure your spot!

The March Family Studio Day will be on Saturday, March 8, 10AM - 2PM. Charlottesville artist and educator Susan Northington will be joining us this month to lead an activity inspired by Kirsten Hemrich’s works on view in “Signs of Life.”

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.

Learn more about our Family Studio Day events and note the upcoming event dates HERE.

NEW DATE: This event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 5:30-6:30PM. We hope you can still join us!

Join us for a special artist talk with exhibiting artist Cassie Guy and fellow artist Cate West Zahl. The artists will discuss Guy’s mixed-media body of work on view in Liminal in the Main Gallery through March 21, 2025. Attendees will have opportunities to ask questions at the end of the talk.

The talk is free to attend, but space is limited and pre-registration is required.  Click HERE to reserve your spot!

This exhibition is generously sponsored by Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty, KNB Art Advisory, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

We invite you to join Second Street Gallery and exhibiting artist Kirsten Hemrich on Wednesday, February 26, 5:30-7:00PM, for a workshop on “unblocking” in the studio and finding momentum in your creative practice. You can expect to engage in these activities to help spark inspiration: meditation, reading excerpts, journaling, and an open discussion surrounding tools for handling artist block. This workshop is open to and appropriate for artists of all mediums.

This session does come with some preparatory work so everyone is ready to dive right into the exercise from the start and gain the most benefit. To do so, please complete the following:

Read this excerpt from Julia Cameron’s, The Artist’s Way. Click HERE.

Go on an “artist date” with yourself—a solo adventure that inspires your creativity.

Try journaling 1–3 pages every day, also known as “morning pages.” These daily pages will not be shared in class, but come prepared to talk about your experience. Did you write every day? What did you get out of it?

Tickets are available at $23 SSG members / $27 non-members. This fee directly supports the artist stipend for workshop instruction, participant access to workshop materials for the activity, and staff resources.

Capacity is limited to 15 attendees; secure your spot now and purchase tickets HERE!

Save the date for a night of drinks, jazz, and fundraising in the Chateau Lobby Bar at Oakhurst Inn! A portion of this event's proceeds will benefit the gallery. 

Gin & Jazz is a weekly event held every Monday featuring DG3, a jazz trio that showcases modern music and modern takes on classic jazz standards.

Location:
Oakhurst Inn
122 Oakhurst Circle
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Valet parking is available. However spaces are very limited. There is also a parking garage less than a 5 minute walk away located at 1600 Jefferson Park Avenue. 

Admission is FREE and all are welcome. No RSVP needed! 

Our February Family Studio Day is coming up on Saturday, February 22, 10AM - 2PM. Exhibiting artist Cassie Guy will be joining us this month to lead an activity inspired by her works on view in the Main Gallery exhibition, Liminal.

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.

This month’s FSD is generously sponsored byCrutchfield.

Learn more about our Family Studio Day events and note the upcoming dates HERE.

We invite you to join us for First Friday, February 7, 5:30-7:30PM, when we celebrate the opening of two new solo exhibitions. In Liminal, Cassie Guy presents a collection of new mixed media work comprised of both figurative and abstract works on wood panels, including large-scale paintings by the artist. In the Dové Gallery, Kirsten Hemrich’s exhibition, Signs of Life, will feature a selection of paintings and drawings that reflect a visual symbolism of grief, change, and the cyclic nature of time. Both artists will be in attendance to speak with visitors and share insights.

First Friday is a free public event which invites art lovers and art collectors alike to spend time in the gallery surrounded by the work of talented artists and the warmth of the local arts community.

Liminal is generously sponsored by Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty, KNB Art Advisory, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. 

Signs of Life is a Season 51 Call for Submissions pick and is generously sponsored by Pond Life, the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Tickets to the Preview Party and Fundraiser are now sold out. We hope you’ll join us on February 7, 5:30-7:30PM, for First Friday.

On Thursday, February 6, from 5:30-7:30PM, Second Street Gallery is hosting a special VIP Exhibition Preview Party and Fundraiser in honor of Cassie Guy and Kirsten Hemrich’s respective solo exhibitions, Liminal and Signs of Life! 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, February 7.  Refreshments and light fare will also be served.

Another perk to attending this event: Each ticket purchase automatically gives you one entry into a RAFFLE for a framed Cassie Guy artwork (retail value $250)!

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

When you purchase a ticket from Second Street Gallery, not only do you you get a first look at our current exhibitions, but you also contribute to ensuring our future. As a recognized 501c3 nonprofit art space, every dollar from your ticket goes right back into supporting the exhibition and related programming for our February/March exhibitions.

Liminal is generously sponsored by Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty, KNB Art Advisory, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. 

Signs of Life is a Season 51 Call for Submissions pick and is generously sponsored by Pond Life, the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Join us on Saturday, January 18, 10:30-11:30AM for a special artist talk between exhibiting artist Hannah Diomataris and fellow artist colleague Leigh Suggs. The artists will discuss Diomataris’ mixed-media body of work on view in Sticker Work in the Dové Gallery through January 24, 2025.

The talk is free to attend, but space is limited and pre-registration is required.  Sign up to HERE to reserve your spot!

Sticker Work is generously sponsored by Camille Gerrick, Suzanne Tanner-Chitwood, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Join us for the first Family Studio Day of 2025! This free event will take place on Saturday, January 11 from 10AM-2PM. FSD invites families and friends 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.

This month's FSD will take inspiration from the labor-intensive textural artworks featured in our Main Gallery exhibition, That Feels Good! Labor as Pleasure. Multimedia artist Paul Norton will be on hand to help guests experiment with materials and forms similar to those seen in the ornate sculptures by Max Colby. Colby is one of the exhibiting artists on view, so come see these embellished treasures and create one of your own!

January’s Family Studio day is generously sponsored by Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty.

Join us on Saturday, December 14 from 10AM-2PM in the Main Gallery for our final Family Studio Day of 2024!

Each Family Studio Day, we take inspiration from the current exhibitions on view to create a range of kid-friendly activities and prompts. During this event, we are excited to welcome one of December’s exhibiting artists, Hannah Diomataris, who will lead an activity where attendees can create interesting patterns and textures using recycled materials! Akin to her own art-making style, this mixed media approach leaves the door open for endless possibilities. It’s also perfect for collaborating with friends and family!

This free event facilitates the growing accessibility of the gallery and allows us to share our resources of time and space with the community, in an effort to support a long-term engagement with the arts. All visitors have access to free art materials, prompts, and coloring pages to play with during their time in the space. 

December’s Family Studio Day is generously sponsored by Martin Horn, Inc. Thank you!

SAVE THE DATE! Second Street Gallery is hosting a Gallery Rally Fundraiser on Saturday, December 7 from 5-9PM. This special event will feature a diverse range of local artists creating artwork LIVE in the gallery. Community visitors can come to the gallery to meet their favorite artists, see their creative processes firsthand, and have the opportunity to purchase created artworks on the spot! Not to mention, this year's event will feature raffle prizes, a live DJ, refreshments, caricatures, and a not-to-be-missed afterparty with the artists and some WOW-worthy sideshow entertainment!

On top of all this excitement, funds raised from this event go toward supporting Second Street Gallery's upcoming exhibitions and programming in Season 51 and 52. What a great way to support the local arts community!

More details about the participating artists and schedule are now available HERE. Mark your calendar and get ready for the extravaganza!

Come to the gallery on December 7, 10:30AM, for Artist Talk Bingo! Learn about the exhibition That Feels Good! Labor as Pleasure during this interactive conversation moderated by curator Francisco Donoso and featuring exhibiting artists Kathleen Granados,Sarah Boyts Yoder and Laura Josephine Snyder. The talk will traverse the themes of the exhibition while engaging attendees in a fun game of bingo, inspired by the conversational topics. Meet the artists and test your bingo luck for the chance to win a prize. 

The talk is FREE to attend; advance registration is requested.

Please join Second Street Gallery for December’s First Friday Exhibition Reception on Friday, December 6, 5:30-7:30PM, to meet and speak with the artists. Both of our new exhibitions will remain on view through January 24, 2025.

That Feels Good! Labor as Pleasure explores the works of artists whose obsessive engagement in labor-intensive practices and material exploration is grounded in pleasure. For them, pleasure is both the fruit of their labor and also the framework for engaging with the world. It transcends mere aesthetics, inviting viewers to contemplate the potential for joy and care that is derived from the act of continuous interaction with materials and Labor. The group exhibition curated by New York City-based artist and curator Francisco Donoso will also feature the work of Max Colby, Craftwork (Nicole Yi Messier & Victoria Manganiello), Elvira Clayton, Fidencio Fifield-Perez, John Fifield-Perez, Kathleen Granados, Richard Yu-Tang Lee, Laura Josephine Snyder, and Sarah Boyts Yoder.

This exhibition is generously sponsored by Rose Jean, the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Hannah Diomataris: Sticker Work is a solo exhibition of new work by Richmond-based artist Hannah Diomataris in the Dové Gallery. Diomataris’s work dives deep into nostalgic memory and sentimental material culture, transforming society’s mundane scraps into a tapestry of intricate contemplation. The artist pulls from widely circulated icons of consumer-driven society – items that are customarily used, established obsolete and ultimately discarded – and embarks on a laborious and meditative practice of re-contextualizing unchecked overconsumption.

This exhibition is generously sponsored by Camille Gerrick, Suzanne Tanner-Chitwood, the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Join us on Saturday, November 2 at 10:30AM for a special artist talk with exhibiting artists from Out of Context.  Moderated by curator and artist Paul Brainard and SSG Executive Director & Chief Curator Kristen Chiacchia, the artist talk will invite dialogue regarding the artists’ unique approach to figural imagery and their intentions for personal, independent interpretations by viewers without any preconceived context.   

In addition to Brainard, artists Miriam Carothers, Jean-Pierre Roy, Michael Ryan and Amber Stanton will be part of the conversation. The rich influences of these artist’s proximity to New York combined with each artist’s career path and creative style will provide valuable insight into how this exhibition came together. There will also be a Q & A opportunity at the end of the talk for attendees to join in the conversation. 

The talk is free to attend, but space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Join us for First Friday on November 1, 5-7:30PM, as Second Street Gallery hosts a special opening reception with artists from our October/November exhibitions! Both shows will remain on view through November 22, 2024.

Second Street Gallery is pleased and honored to present Out of Context, a group exhibition featuring a selection of work by Paul Brainard, Miriam Carothers, Hyunjin Park, Jean-Pierre Roy, Michael Ryan, and Amber Stanton. Out of Context revolves around the idea that an artwork should have the autonomy to exist and relate to viewers on its own terms, without the interference of descriptive or theoretical text that might shape its interpretation. The exhibition thus emphasizes visual art’s inherent ability to communicate as a unique language. The featured artists in Out of Context express themselves primarily through painting and drawing, placing figurative art within the context of contemporary existence.

Second Street Gallery will also present What’s Coming Is Already On Its Way, a solo exhibition of paintings by New York-based artist, Barnaby Whitfield. Barnaby Whitfield’s masterfully executed oil paintings are an imagined portrait of an American sub culture where queer autonomy is achieved through regenerative agricultural practices. Whitfield utilizes historical painting as motif to present another newly coded language through wary subjects imbued with the beauty of individuality and action — bodies busied by hope and bolstered by acceptance. Portraits of a strength not yet defined by collective consensus.

Out of Context is generously sponsored by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Barnaby Whitfield: What’s Coming Is Already On Its Way is generously sponsored by Blake Sirach and Jonathan Nguyen, the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Join us on Wednesday, October 23 from 6:00 - 7:30PM in the Main Gallery at Second Street Gallery for a unique and exclusive wine tasting event, featuring expertly selected wines to complement your art viewing experience. Delight your senses and unveil the unexplored depths of wine with our special guest, Erin Scala, a world-class sommelier and owner of Market Street Wine in Downtown Charlottesville. Erin Scala is renowned for her extensive knowledge and deep passion for fine wines. She brings her incredible understanding of wine history and geography to the event, ensuring an enriching and educational experience for both wine novices and connoisseurs alike.

This tasting event will be nestled among Second Street Gallery’s Out of Context and Barnaby Whitfield: What's Coming Is Already On Its Way exhibitions, providing an immersive cultivated ambiance.

• Taste a carefully curated selection of wines from New York winemakers.

• Learn about the history, terroir, and unique characteristics of each wine from Erin herself.

• Network with other wine and art enthusiasts.

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to taste, learn, and experience the magic of wine and art together in one evening. Both exhibitions heavily feature New York-based artists, presenting us with a perfect opportunity to highlight wines from that region while also observing the diverse talent thriving in New York. We can't wait to share this extraordinary pairing with you. See you there!

The fee for this event is $20 members/$25 non-members; space is limited and RSVP is required.