Events
New City Arts provides free and low-cost ways to see and experience art at Welcome Gallery and the Charlottesville-area community.
![New City Arts & Crafts | July 2024](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/1719857783866-MSE4PDQ2VH24IWQMRJ5O/Screenshot+2024-07-01+at+2.14.17%E2%80%AFPM.png)
New City Arts & Crafts | July 2024
You're invited New City Arts and Crafts on Wednesday, July 24 from 10:00-11:00AM. Together, we'll have snacks, Grit coffee, put on Tattly temporary tattoos (for adults and kids), and make a craft together.
![New City Arts & Crafts | May 2024](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/1713970750834-26CSMMEY89KM808Q2YMJ/IMG_3885.jpg)
New City Arts & Crafts | May 2024
You're invited New City Arts and Crafts on Friday, May 24 from 10:00-11:00AM. Together, we'll have snacks, Grit coffee, put on Tattly temporary tattoos (for adults and kids), and make a craft together.
![Charlottesville SOUP: Winter 2024](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/6bb29464-da46-4201-b946-6fcac67dff4b/robinson-SOUP-011023-9499.jpg)
Charlottesville SOUP: Winter 2024
The 18th edition of Charlottesville SOUP will be held on Thursday, January 11 at Quirk Hotel Charlottesville.
![New City Arts & Crafts | November 2023](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/1698336207473-YAHPR278KGJXPPTG80BW/IMG_3624+%281%29.jpg)
New City Arts & Crafts | November 2023
You're invited New City Arts and Crafts on Friday, November 17 from 10:00-11:00AM. Together, we'll have snacks, Grit coffee, put on Tattly temporary tattoos (for adults and kids), and make a craft together.
![New City Arts & Crafts | September 2023](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/1692295635725-QKTUXWI5OX3JPE5KCNYG/IMG_0817+%281%29.jpg)
New City Arts & Crafts | September 2023
You're invited New City Arts and Crafts on Friday, September 22 from 10:00-11:00AM. Together, we'll have snacks, Grit coffee, put on Tattly temporary tattoos (for adults and kids), and make a craft together.
![New City Arts & Crafts | May 2023](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/1681761048369-DJ0F3N2D7LXZLHKL1KKU/IMG_1787+%281%29.jpg)
New City Arts & Crafts | May 2023
You're invited New City Arts and Crafts on Wednesday, May 24 from 10:00-11:00AM. Together, we'll have snacks, Grit coffee, put on Tattly temporary tattoos (for adults and kids), and make a craft together.
![New City Arts & Crafts | January 2023](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/1672849427512-2V63SRTOMZ1VVC09QAP9/IMG_0534.jpg)
New City Arts & Crafts | January 2023
You're invited New City Arts and Crafts on Wednesday, January 25 from 10:00-11:00AM. Together, we'll have Grit coffee and Cou Cou Rachou pastries, put on Tattly temporary tattoos (for adults and kids), and make a craft together.
![Charlottesville SOUP: Winter 2023](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/1666640160951-L6JIOERJMT5PMI9ON6M6/SOUP+22-172.jpg)
Charlottesville SOUP: Winter 2023
The 17th edition of Charlottesville SOUP will be held on Tuesday, January 10 at Eastwood Farm & Winery.
New City Arts & Crafts | Printmaking at New Suns Print Studio
You're invited to a special New City Arts and Crafts printmaking event at New Suns Print Studio, located in Visible Records, on Wednesday, December 7 from 10:00-11:00AM. Together, we'll have Grit coffee and Cou Cou Rachou pastries, put on Tattly temporary tattoos (for adults and kids), and make prints together.
![Exhibition Opening for i decided to do nothing (about everything)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/1668522846387-YF54ZHGTOHIZWFM7DKAT/David+Askew.jpg)
Exhibition Opening for i decided to do nothing (about everything)
Join us for an exhibition opening on December 2, 2022 from 5:00-7:30PM for i decided to do nothing (about everything), an exhibition of work by David Askew.
![Tea with Léo Zhang](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/1666978269651-8IDKIEMHYQJEEGXGACTY/sandbox+draft+photos-2+%281%29.jpeg)
Tea with Léo Zhang
Join us for tea with Léo Zhang who exhibition, In Pursuit of an Accord, is on view at Welcome Gallery in November.
![Exhibition Opening for In Pursuit of an Accord](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/1666978269651-8IDKIEMHYQJEEGXGACTY/sandbox+draft+photos-2+%281%29.jpeg)
Exhibition Opening for In Pursuit of an Accord
Join us for an exhibition opening on November 4, 2022 from 5:00-7:30PM for In Pursuit of an Accord, an exhibition of work by Léo Zhang.
![New City Arts & Crafts | October 2022](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/1647452666800-PVSRV4KLCNRCN7DO1MCV/crafts.jpeg)
New City Arts & Crafts | October 2022
You're invited to New City Arts and Crafts, our monthly drop-in event for parents and kids at Welcome Gallery. Join us on Wednesday, October 26 from 10am-11am. Together, we'll have Grit coffee and snacks, put on Tattly temporary tattoos (for adults and kids), and make a craft inspired by Amanda Nelsen’s exhibition.
![The End: A Collage & Zine-Making Workshop with Sarah Lawson](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/cefed078-c63e-49bc-b96f-55ce57066765/IMG_0244.jpg)
The End: A Collage & Zine-Making Workshop with Sarah Lawson
Join us for a free collage & zine-making workshop with Sarah Lawson exploring questions related to climate change, death, and grief through creative prompts and conversation.
![Stop, Snack & Roll with Amanda](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/1664551726562-2NF240K32JF74TUN6OR4/Screen+Shot+2022-09-30+at+11.23.28+AM.png)
Stop, Snack & Roll with Amanda
Join us for a free workshop with Amanda Nelsen, utilizing quotidian and seemingly worthless single-use materials to craft beautiful rolls (or buns).
![Exhibition Opening for NotAway: Works of Consumption](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/1664224805936-NYSOIJVF3MTLBGZ1MGL0/Screen+Shot+2022-09-26+at+3.01.05+PM.png)
Exhibition Opening for NotAway: Works of Consumption
Join us for an exhibition opening on October 7, 2022 from 5:00-7:30PM for NotAway: Works of Consumption, an exhibition of work by Amanda Nelsen.
![Family Art Day](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/1663594528156-L62ISAS53N3W5SJF29J3/FamilyartdayMaraSprafkinWarrenCragheadIII.jpg)
Family Art Day
Bring your family to Welcome Gallery on Saturday, 9/17 to make art with Mara Sprafkin & Warren Craghead III from 10:30AM-12:00PM.
![Exhibition Opening for Feed Them](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/1661800894552-4H3U6MGD0QKOGNAQ9LPU/MaraSprafkinWarrenCragheadFeedThem.jpeg)
Exhibition Opening for Feed Them
Join us for an exhibition opening on September 2, 2022 from 5:00-7:30PM for Feed Them, an exhibition of drawings by Warren Craghead III and paintings by Mara Sprafkin, made in collaboration with her children.
![Community Printmaking Day with Patrick Costello](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/1647458932451-OG4FUDCFM6E9PRY88OFT/0+-+Patrick+Costello.jpg)
Community Printmaking Day with Patrick Costello
All are invited to join us for a Community Printmaking Day with Patrick Costello in collaboration with Lily Erb on Friday, August 26 from 5-8PM outside Welcome Gallery.
![Exhibition Opening for Friction: an exploration of impediments to interdependence](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/1659371998809-NYCRQFTTXJCT78G8K0XW/LilyErb1.jpeg)
Exhibition Opening for Friction: an exploration of impediments to interdependence
Join us for an exhibition opening on August 5, 2022 from 5:00-7:30PM for Friction: an exploration of impediments to interdependence, a solo exhibition by Lily Erb.
![Saturday Open Hours: I used to be](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/bc57f8e0-dad3-46d3-879b-c949c10d29d8/MayaKimFellowshipWelcomeGallery1.jpeg)
Saturday Open Hours: I used to be
Join us for open hours on Saturday, July 2 from 10AM-2PM for I used to be, a solo exhibition by Maya Kneebone Kim at Welcome Gallery featuring work she created during the New City Arts Fellowship.
![Exhibition Opening for I used to be](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/bc57f8e0-dad3-46d3-879b-c949c10d29d8/MayaKimFellowshipWelcomeGallery1.jpeg)
Exhibition Opening for I used to be
Join us for an exhibition opening on July 1, 2022 from 5:00-7:30PM for I used to be, a solo exhibition by Maya Kneebone Kim at Welcome Gallery featuring work she created during the New City Arts Fellowship.
![Exhibition Opening for Astronaut Mom_Landing](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/ddfc94c9-9c89-42ad-a95e-27187b4cdfa4/como+si+la+casa+creciera+-+Alma+Molina.png)
Exhibition Opening for Astronaut Mom_Landing
Join us for an exhibition opening on June 3, 2022 from 5:00-7:30PM for Astronaut Mom_Landing, a solo exhibition by Alma Molina at Welcome Gallery featuring work she created during the New City Arts Fellowship.
![Exhibition Opening for SHUCT: Sally Hemings University Connecting Threads](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/7ea4df48-3ec8-4445-be2d-88aecc902d65/Lisa-Woolfork-SHUCT.jpg)
Exhibition Opening for SHUCT: Sally Hemings University Connecting Threads
Join us for an exhibition opening on May 6, 2022 from 5:00-7:30PM for SHUCT: Sally Hemings University Connecting Threads, an exhibition of work made by students of April Fellow Dr. Lisa Woolfork and Tobiah Mundt at Welcome Gallery.
![Charlottesville SOUP: Spring 2022](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6169d1a02739e0005334fde3/1650479634578-L2NXUW41SI8KNXQCIYWB/4ws5tvuwjvmup67yofnovjtrlnasngf_ip8ot1dnhdg.jpeg)
Charlottesville SOUP: Spring 2022
The 16th edition of Charlottesville SOUP will be held on Sunday, May 1 starting at 5:30PM at Eastwood Farm & Winery.