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Gloucester Arts on Main. Changing exhibits by contemporary regional artists. Free. 6580-B Main St., Gloucester. 804-824-9464. gloucesterarts.org
rom the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum in Williamsburg to the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, art abounds in Hampton Roads.
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum. Nationally acclaimed American folk art collection features paintings, sculpture, furniture, ceramics, works on paper and toys. $12.95 adults, $6.50 children 6-17 (includes admission to other Colonial Williamsburg museums). Enter through the Public Hospital of 1773. 325 Francis St., Williamsburg. 220-7724. history.org/history/ museums Chrysler Museum of Art. A newly opened $24 million expansion and renovation showcases nearly 40,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of art, including European and American painting and sculpture, a world-renowned glass collection and distinguished photography galleries as well as surveys of African, Asian, Egyptian, Pre-Columbian and Islamic art. Free. One Memorial Place, Norfolk. 664-6200. chrysler.org DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum. Nationally acclaimed collection of late 17th-, 18th- and early 19th-century English and American decorative arts. $6.50 children 6-17 (includes admission to other Colonial Williamsburg museums). Enter through the Public Hospital of 1773. 325 Francis St., Williamsburg. 220-7724. history.org/history/ museums Hampton University Museum. Changing exhibitions of African-American and African art, plus nationally acclaimed collections of Native American and African art. Free. Huntington Building, 11Frissell Ave., Hampton University, Hampton. 727-5308. museum.hamptonu.edu Hermitage Foundation Museum. A 1907 mansion with 13 galleries of period art and furnishings, including a fine collection of Oriental carpets, plus a changing exhibit gallery. $5.50 adults, $2.20 children 6-18. 7637 N. Shore Road, Norfolk. 423-2052. thehermitagemuseum.org Muscarelle Museum of Art/College of William and Mary. Changing exhibits of contemporary and period art, plus a nationally known collection of Colonial-era paintings. $15 for selected changing exhibits. 603 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg. 221-2700. wm.edu/muscarelle Peninsula Fine Arts Center. Changing exhibits of contemporary regional art and traveling exhibits from other institutions. $7.50 adults, $4 children 6-12. 101Museum
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Imagine Art Studios. Changing exhibits of original art plus limited edition prints. Free. 131Main St., Smithfield. 357-0690. imaart.com Linda Matney Gallery. Contemporary art and photography featuring national and international artists. 5435 Richmond Road, Suite A, Williamsburg. Free. 675-6627. lindamatneygallery.com Nancy Thomas Gallery. Changing exhibits of contemporary folk art and work by nationally known self-taught artist Nancy Thomas. Free. 145 Ballard St., Yorktown, 898-0738. nancythomasgallery.com "Standing Figure in Military Dress," a Roman marble statue, is on display at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk.
Drive, Newport News. 596-8175. pfac-va.org Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center. Changing art exhibits of all kinds. $3. Located in the 1846 Courthouse, 400 High St., Portsmouth. 393-8543. courthousegalleries.com Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art. Changing exhibits of contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, glass, video and other media from various artists. $7.70 adults, $5.50 students 5 and up. 2200 Parks Ave., Virginia Beach. 425-0000. virginiamoca.org
Galleries Andrews Gallery/College of William and Mary. Changing exhibits of contemporary painting, crafts, sculpture. Free. Andrews Hall (located to the rear of Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall), Jamestown Road, Williamsburg. 221-1452. wm.edu/andrewsgallery Armstrong/Slater Gallery, Hampton University. Changing exhibits by local, regional and national artists. Hours vary. Free. Armstrong/Slater Building, Marshall Avenue, Hampton. 727-5402. libarts.hamptonu.edu/fine_arts/asgallery.cfm Art-cade Gallery. Original paintings, drawings, cartoons and sculpture from nationally prominent illustrators such as Dr. Seuss and Tom Everhart. Free. 1321Jamestown Road, Suite 204, Williamsburg. 565-7424. artcadeonline.com Art Speaks Gallery (Bay School Cultural Arts Center). Permanent collection of paintings, fiber arts, glassware and jewelry. Chang-
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ing exhibits by local and regional artists. Free. 279 Main St., Mathews. 804-725-1278. bayschool-arts.com/gallery.html Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries/Old Dominion University. Changing exhibits of contemporary work by regional and national artists in the University Gallery and contemporary folk art in the Baron & Ellin Gordon Self-Taught Art Gallery. Free. 4509 Monarch Way, Norfolk. 683-6271. al.odu.edu/art/gallery/index.shtml Blue Skies Gallery. Changing exhibits by local, regional artists.26 S. King St., Hampton. Free. 727-0028. blueskiesartgallery.com Charles H. Taylor Arts Center. Changing exhibits of local and regional contemporary art. Free. 4205 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. 727-1490. hamptonarts.net Cristallo Art Center. Changing exhibits of contemporary art glass. 1835 Canon Boulevard, Suite C103, Newport News. 596-3551. cristalloartcenter.com d’ART Center. Changing exhibits by local and regional artists and working artists’ studios. Free. Selden Arcade, 208 E. Main St., Norfolk. 625-4211. d-artcenter.org Falk Gallery/Christopher Newport University. Changing exhibits of contemporary art and student work. Free. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, 1Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. 594-7930. cnu.edu/finearts/galleries Gallery on Merchants Square. Painting, sculpture, prints and furniture by nationally
New Town Art Gallery. Traditional and contemporary art by Williamsburg-area artists. Free. 5140 Main St., Williamsburg. 229-5140. newtownartgallery.com Shooting Star Gallery. Changing exhibits of photography, painting, fine crafts and other media by local artists. Free. 118 N. Main St., Suffolk. 934-0855. Shooting-star-gallery.com Suffolk Art Gallery. Changing exhibits by local and regional artists. Free. 118 Bosley Ave., Suffolk. 925-0448. suffolkartleague.org The Arts Center@319 (The Isle of Wight Arts League). Changing exhibits by local and regional artists. Free. 319 Main St., Smithfield. 357-7707. smithfieldarts.org This Century Art Gallery. Changing exhibits by regional and national artists. 11a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 219 N. Boundary St., Williamsburg. 229-4949. thiscenturyartgallery.org Thomas Nelson Community College Visual Arts Gallery. Contemporary art by regional artists. Free. Templin Hall, off Hastings Drive, Hampton. 825-3608. Visual Arts Center/Tidewater Community College. Exhibits by local, regional, national and international artists. Free. Tidewater Community College, 340 High St., Portsmouth. 822-1888. tcc.edu/students/ specialized/VAC/GALLERY.htm Williamsburg Library Gallery. Changing shows by local and regional artists. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. 515 Scotland St., Williamsburg. 259-4040. wrl.org/events/exhibits Wise Memorial Gallery. Contemporary art. Free. Hamm Fine Arts Building, 2401Corprew Ave., Norfolk State University, Norfolk. 823-8844.