Art Galleries
In the heart of the heart of Fredericksburg, woven into the tapestry of America’s most historic city, are eight art galleries and studios, each one a vibrant celebration of visual creativity. And on First Fridays for the past 30 years, the galleries have drawn thousands downtown to check out local art. First Friday participating art galleries include:
Amena Art Gallery & Shop – 810 Caroline Street
For December First Friday:Visit Amena Art Gallery & Shop at 810 Caroline Street this First Friday from 10am-9pm, to see art demonstrations and hear about classes and fun activities!
Regular Hours: Wed-Tue: 10am to 6pm Fri-Sat: 10am to 9pm Sun: 12pm to 5pm
Art First Gallery – 834 Caroline Street
Come and celebrate all things frosty and Festive with our December show “Winter Wonderland” featuring our very own Art First Artists.
The city of Fredericksburg is home to many talented and motivated artists. The original founders of Art First envisioned a place where these artists could exhibit their work. At Art First Gallery one will find a wide range of art for every prospective collector, from fine arts in a traditional manner to contemporary, abstract works. Paintings as well as artist rendered prints, photography, ceramics, original paperworks, fine weaving, sculpture, jewelry and mixed media are represented.
For December First Friday: Come and celebrate all things frosty and Festive with our December show “Winter Wonderland” featuring our very own Art First Artists.
Open 6:00–9:00 pm First Friday, and regularly Thursdays‒Sundays, 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Artful Dimensions Gallery – 922 Caroline Street
In addition to wonderful works of art in our gallery, we also offer lectures, workshops, individual and small group art classes and cultural events in our space.
Our gallery space is a work of art: renovated entirely by our artist members, we encourage you to make it part of your next visit to incredible, historic Fredericksburg, VA.
For December First Friday: Visit Artful Dimensions Gallery is featuring artist Ev Andrianos and their show “People Say You Can”. Open 6pm-9pm
Artful Dimensions is open Tuesday thru Sunday from 11AM ’til 6PM, and until 9PM on First Friday.
Brush Strokes Gallery – 824 Caroline Street
Brush Strokes Gallery features original fine art to compliment every décor. Original artworks include painting, drawing, charcoal, photography, jewelry, metal sculpture, and glass.
Located in the heart of historic Fredericksburg, the gallery is just a short walk down the hall of 824 Caroline Street.
For December First Friday: Brush Strokes Gallery December show we are featuring holiday gifts as we “Deck the Walls” made by our very own artists to help you get ready for the holiday season! Open from 11 AM until 9 PM on First Friday. PETS and FAMILY friendly!
Open regularly Thursday through Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM.
Canal Quarter Arts – 1517 Princess Anne Street
For December First Friday: Canal Quarter is featuring Artist Mathew Garman, offering hand-blown glass ornaments, vases and glasses as well as holiday gifts items throughout the gallery. Open until 8:30pm First Friday with art from 50+ of local artists!
Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts – 813 Sophia Street
For December First Friday: This month at FCCA there are two shows: “Celebrate Winter” a National Juried Exhibit in the main floor Frederick Gallery and a Holiday Show in the lower level Members’ Gallery. Meet the artists between 6 – 8 pm. Light refreshments served
LibertyTown Arts Workshop – 916 Liberty Street
LibertyTown Arts Workshop is a 13,000 square foot gallery with nearly 60 local craftspeople and artists. Here our artists create and show right on site in 27+ active studio spaces. We have potters, wood workers, welders, blacksmiths, oil painters, pastel artists, water colorists, and fiber art.
For December First Friday: This month is all about gift giving with the annual “Small Works” show. The gallery has been turned over to LIbertyTown artists who have created giftable works of art you can purchase and take with you the same day, no need to wait until the end of the month! Open 5 to 9pm First Friday.
Open daily 10-8pm and 10-6 on Sundays. TONS of classes in all mediums!!
Meyer Fine Art of Virginia – 1015 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg’s newest art gallery features original American and European artwork. Come see paintings and sculptures dating from the 15th century to the mid 20th century as well as a few contemporary artists. We are located in downtown Fredericksburg, at 1015 Caroline St. and are open Wed.-Sat. 11am-7pm. We offer appraisals and conservation services for art as well as frames. At MFA of VA, we encourage and teach stewardship of our past and present but most of all, make it fun to collect it.
For December First Friday:
Ponshop Studio & Art Gallery – 712 Caroline Street
PONSHOP features Fine Art, Ceramics as well as Handmade Jewelry and Accessories by local and regional artists.
For December First Friday: PONSHOP is excited to continue to display the photography work of Naturalist Priscilla Harper for December’s First Friday. Her extraordinary images of nature will be presented as large format prints on aluminum and small works on paper. Open 5-9 First Friday
Regular hours Monday-Thursday 11am-6pm , Friday & Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday 11am-5pm
Original Grinds – 615 Caroline Street
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