Art Shows
Gallery at First UU 2026: Richmond Art Show, October 21–25
Visit Gallery at First UU in Richmond October 21–25, 2026. Find free admission, weekend hours, juried art and important purchase-pickup details.
Gallery at First UU 2026Gallery at First UU invites visitors to imagine art in the company of other objects. Rather than grouping every artist’s work together, volunteers arrange pieces by color or theme, creating combinations that suggest how art might live at home. The annual juried exhibition returns to Richmond, Virginia, October 21–25, 2026, with free admission.
Event details
- Dates: Wednesday–Sunday, October 21–25, 2026.
- Opening Wednesday: 5–8:30 p.m.
- Thursday and Friday: Noon–7 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Noon–5 p.m. All times are Eastern.
- Venue: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond, 1000 Blanton Ave., Richmond, VA 23221.
- Admission: Free.
Check the official 2026 schedule and the magazine’s Gallery at First UU event listing for your plans.
What visitors can expect
The show spans painting, sculpture, pottery, mixed media, furniture, fiber, jewelry and other art and fine craft. Its church setting becomes a gallery through a volunteer-led installation. The exhibition’s long history began in 1966 with a commitment to making art available to view and own, a purpose that still shapes the visitor experience.
The arrangement rewards looking across media: a painting’s colors may change how you see a ceramic form nearby. Take a first pass for an overall impression, then return to the pieces you want to examine closely. Volunteers can help identify other work by an artist whose displayed piece has already sold.
Buying art and collecting it later
A red dot means a work has been purchased. Most displayed purchases remain in the exhibition until the show ends, preserving the installation for later visitors. Portfolio and Boutique items are exceptions and may be taken home on the purchase day, according to the visitor FAQ.
The 2026 schedule lists pickup Sunday, October 25, from 5–7 p.m., and Monday, October 26, from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Confirm your own collection arrangements when buying, particularly for large or fragile work. The gallery accepts cash, checks and credit cards; its stated sales policy is final sale.
Planning and artist information
This indoor exhibition offers a weather-sheltered alternative to an outdoor market. Contact the organizers about parking or specific access requirements before arrival. Artists are selected through a jury process that considers artistic merit, available space and the diversity of the exhibition. The official site’s artist information explains participation; avoid assuming another show’s rules apply here.
Before you go
Recheck opening hours and pickup details on the official site. Sunday’s shopping hours end before the separate collection session begins.
Explore more destinations in our upcoming shows directory, Weekend Art Show Finder and Show Guides archive.
Organizer information checked October 18, 2026. Featured image is an AI-generated editorial concept, not event photography.