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Richmond’s Only Black Woman–Owned Gallery Takes a Brief Pause
Richmond’s Chromophore Artspace, founded by mixed-media artist Ayah Davis-Karim, will pause operations until November 1 to plan for growth, sustainability, and a wider audience while continuing to nurture a safe, inclusive creative community
Oblivious Utopias Extended Through October 18 at SCAG
Updated 10/19: Oblivious Utopias, the debut solo exhibit by Ohbliv (aka Coppere Ford) has been extended at Southside Contemporary Art Gallery through October 18.
Coppere Ford, AKA Ohbliv, Opens Debut Exhibition at Southside Contemporary Art Gallery
Richmond producer Ohbliv is known for flipping samples — but lately, he’s been flipping pages, too. Under the alias Coppere Ford, he’s traded records for X-Acto knives, crafting intricate paper collages that speak in layers. His latest exhibition opens this weekend at Southside Contemporary Art Gallery.
Echoes of the Nile Opens at Southside Contemporary
Echoes of the Nile opened Friday—42 works by Data Oruwari channeling ancestry, spirit, and the Laws of Ma’at. On view through August at Southside Contemporary.
Rosetta on Expanding Richmond’s Arts District: It’s Time to Rethink
The discussion about Richmond’s arts scene highlights the need for broader recognition and strategic planning. Rosetta advocates for expanding the Arts District, fostering collaboration among artists, and enhancing visibility to support local talent and enrich community engagement in the arts.
S.C.A.G. Art Gallery presents “Diasporic Crossing”
Southside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the heart of Richmond’s Manchester neighborhood, is proud to announce its upcoming group exhibition, "Diasporic Crossing." This dynamic exhibition explores cultural expansion, return, homage, exchange, and connectivity through diverse works spanning multiple media.

