Events
New City Arts provides free and low-cost ways to see and experience art at Welcome Gallery and the Charlottesville-area community.

2022 New City Arts & The Haven Art Auction
Join us for the 12th annual New City Arts & The Haven Art Auction. This year's event will feature 40+ wonderful artists. All proceeds will benefit Housing2Home, a collaborative program between New City Arts and The Haven.
Auction Artwork Preview at Welcome Gallery
Join us on Wednesday, September 28 at Welcome Gallery (114 3rd St. NE) from 5:00-7:30PM for a preview of artwork featured in our upcoming art auction in partnership with The Haven.

Exhibition Opening for the New City Artist Exchange
Join us for First Fridays on December 3 from 5:00-7:30PM for the opening of the 2021-2022 New City Artist Exchange at Welcome Gallery, featuring original works by Charlottesville artists Tori Cherry, Ashon Crawley, Jen Diebert, John Grant, Mary Lamb, Calista Lyon, Frank Phillips, Lisa Ryan, Andrea Ruedy Trimble, Joe Vena, and Derrick J. Waller.

New City Arts & Crafts: Take-Home Edition
New City Arts & Crafts is back with take-home sketchbooks handmade by November exhibiting artist and 2021-2022 New City Artist Exchange participant Tori Cherry. Each sketchbook includes 6 drawing prompts and was created with kids ages 5+ in mind (younger kids will need help reading the prompts).

Lunch & Draw with Tori Cherry
On Tuesday, November 9 from 12:00-1:00PM, join us at Welcome Gallery for lunch and a drawing activity with artist, Tori Cherry.

Exhibition Opening for In Good Time
Join us for a First Friday Opening Reception on November 5 from 5:00-7:30PM for In Good Time, an exhibition of still life and figurative paintings by Tori Cherry. This exhibition is presented by New City Arts and supported by UVA Arts & the Office of the Provost & the Vice Provost for the Arts.

Marisa Williamson and Tori Cherry: Artist Conversation
Join us for a virtual artist talk with Marisa Williamson and Tori Cherry on Thursday, October 28 at 7:30PM EST. Marisa's work is on view this month in Situated Knowledge this month at New City Arts' Welcome Gallery, and Tori's work will be on view in November at Welcome Gallery. Registration is required for this free, virtual event. Register here.