Spirited Art is SUCH a great idea! No artistic skill necessary and you still end up with a (semi)…read moreprofessional looking painting! I took my mom here as a Christmas present and we both had a blast! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. We had about 12 other people in our class, and although we each painted the same picture and followed the same instructions from the teacher, all of our paintings looked slightly different but equally as impressive! The calendar on their website displays photos of the different paintings that correspond with the dates they are being offered. Just choose one you like, make sure the date works with your schedule, and purchase it directly online. There are a variety of options to choose from; everything from cartoonish images to Monet-inspired paintings. If you're a diehard fan of certain Virginia colleges, they also offer University of Richmond, VCU, and JMU themes. When you arrive, everything is already set up for the painting (colors of paints needed, brushes, and a blank canvas). There are aprons at each seat as well. The studio itself is a large open space with long tables towards the back where the painting actually occurs. The teacher we had was super friendly and the atmosphere was very relaxed- everyone was chatting the whole time. Painting AND wine?! Spirited Art has partnered with the Wine Loft, which is directly next-door, so there is at least one designated server per class. Not only is there a list of wines available (many at $5/glass), but there is also a painting-friendly menu of snacks that are easily eaten during the class. I think you are free to order anything from the Wine Loft's menu if you'd like, but they've created a more streamlined menu of suggestions conducive to the painting class. To help the servers keep track of orders, they use a cool system of numbered poker chips that attach to your easel with Velcro. I will definitely be back to test my skill on a different painting (and enjoy some more wine, of course)!

I had a wonderful evening at Spirited Art with some friends enjoying wine and trying my hand at…read morepainting. I think the wine gave my inner artist a false sense of confidence but I definitely had a lot of fun. The instructors will take you step by step to create your own unique version of the chosen picture for that day. They have templates you can trace to get started if you are not comfortable free-handing the design. Our instructor Kerri made sure to tell us that these paintings are ours and so you are free to make your art as personal as you want. We were painting a funky peacock and if you wanted a pink peacock instead of a blue one go for it! I appreciate this free flowing format to the class, it allows you to truly love your work. Everyone gets together for a group picture at the end of the class in front of their Color Wheel. Spirited Art in right next to Wine Loft so they had a waitress available to us for drinks and food. You can also BYOB for a $10 per bottle cork fee. I saw tons of other neat pictures on the walls so there may be more painting classes in my future. I also got a rewards card which will earn you points towards a free class. If you are looking for a fun activity with friends or just want to tap your inner artist check out Spirited Art in Short Pump.

Love this gallery!! I make sure to try and catch EVERY SHOW. They are so welcoming into the space…read moreand don't give off that weird stush vibe other galleries have in this city. They also have events like art collecting 101 to introduce new collectors. They're also involved in art fairs and have a strong list of represented artists. I just went to their closing ceremony for their most recent exhibit and I had such AN AMAZING TIME. Make sure you check them out if you're in town. It is a MUST SEE. I have also gotten into collecting because of them, they truly make art equitable and accessible while also lifting Black artists up.

Great gallery with a nice variety of artwork and a welcoming space. Worth a visit! I would…read moredefinitely come back.

What a delightful place! I'm sad I didn't know about it before, but glad to know about it now in…read morethe peak of summer heat. A cute cafe / art workshop / indoor playground mash-up which is perfect for getting the kids out the door but still getting to have a cup of coffee and a bite to eat. The boys had so much fun in the little play space. My son is also now begging me to do an art workshop. The honey cake I ate was delicious and not to be missed! Everything in their pastry case looked incredible. Can't wait to come back and try more. Such a hidden gem.

Friendly family run business with a kids area! They do charge for the play space $8 but it's pretty…read moregreat.

I love this museum! The building itself is an architectural beauty which opened in 2018 with…read morenationwide recognitio.. Bright, open space with multiple floors to explore. The museum features contemporary art....very unique and thought provoking works. It is a noncollecting contemporary art museum, so note, the exhibits change multiple times a year It is relatively small, so depending on time to take to enjoy each piece, you could see the whole place in 1-2 hrs. There is a small Cafe and gift shop. Restrooms on multiple floors, with an elevator and stairs. Small rooftop garden too! Free admission. Some events require registration

I always enjoy a visit to ICA. I typically go during an event so I can also interact with other…read morelocal artists. There are 3 main floors, including an auditorium for speakers/viewings and a balcony. It's free, so worth a visit if you like contemporary art, or like to get lost in public local spaces (like me).

Pre-1900s house situated right on 360 with top-notch artists. They change paintings consistently…read moreand are really friendly. One of the few great art studios in the RVA area. The paintings are well done and are pretty affordable for being an art studio in the area. They also take commissions which are really nice for clients as well. A worthwhile stop while in Mechanicsville!

I visited Anne's Visual Art Studio Gallery a few months ago for the first time while on an…read moreovernight trip to Richmond. I was amazed at the quality and breadth of art in Anne's gallery - she has every genre of art for every kind of art buyer, and all the art in her gallery is at an extremely affordable price point. I bought two works of art from Anne on my first trip to Richmond and came back a month later and bought 5 more works of art from Anne for myself and to gift to friends. I completely disagree with the last reviewer regarding Anne's demeanor. Anne was exceptionally kind, helpful, and most important could provide information about every work of art in her gallery and the artist who created the work. She was also very helpful during our email communications between my two trips to Richmond and helped in obtaining additional art I wanted to purchase during my second trip to Richmond. i think the best thing about Anne's gallery is that the original art for sale is at an exceptionally reasonable price point. Thanks to Anne, one does not have to be a millionaire to be able to buy and display beautiful art in their home, and even if they were, they would still shop at Anne's gallery because of the high quality and variety of great art they can find there.

Anne provides a bright and positive experience with her art gallery. She is energetic,…read moreknowledgeable, and eager to help you find art that speaks to you. The price point to the works she represents allows affordability to the beginner art collector and provides exceptional buying opportunities for the more seasoned collector. Visiting her gallery is a must for any art lover who finds themselves downtown. I would highly recommend going.

We did a day trip to Richmond. This was fun. The artists were friendly and recommended things to do…read morein town. Highly recommend as a group activity or solo.

This place is the Spot! I came here for a work event and we made glass pumpkins (it's definitely…read morenot inexpensive but was a great experience). Everyone had a really great time picking their colors and doing the glass blowing. The pumpkins came out really great and the pickup process was super easy! My one complaint would be that we were such a large group (we had 2 groups back to back) and I was in the 2nd group- you could tell the staff got tired (very understandable since they had to make 20+ pumpkins) and they didn't do a great job explaining the process ahead of time. On the upside, they were great about talking you through it in the moment. It was pretty dummy proof since the staff did most of the process for you, I don't think I can say I actually did "glass blowing" which I think is fine. Overall, would recommend this for events (but maybe smaller groups) and the staff is really skilled. They have a shop up front which I would recommend checking out!

Great shop with a wide variety of handmade goods and art. Definitely a must-see!read more