SO WHAT DOES ART 180 DO?
We’re glad you asked! At ART 180 we offer a range of creative opportunities for our community, including workshops, artist studios, residency opportunities, public art events, and exhibitions. Our goal is to contribute to and strengthen the art ecosystem of our community, making Richmond a better city for artists.
Find where you fit into our collective!
Workshops
Single or multi-day art workshops offered in collaboration with various organizations, providing hands-on creative experiences for young people.
Artist Studios
Discover deep, reflective, and skill-building arts programming for young people through partnerships with Richmond Public Schools and NextUp. Local artists collaborate to create meaningful artistic experiences.
Residencies
Multi-week art intensives, designed primarily for young people (middle through high school), held at Richmond Public Schools and our Atlas Gallery. Build lasting relationships with teaching artists, collaborate with peers, and enhance your artistic connection.
Join our community arts events, from the Easel—a monthly public art in the parklet series—to special community meetings and space rentals. We're constantly curating fresh ideas to engage and inspire.
Exhibitions
Experience the vibrant arts scene at ART 180's Atlas, a teen center and gallery in Jackson Ward. Our year-round arts experiences include exhibitions, featured during Richmond’s First Fridays Art Walk. Opportunities to exhibit work are available to artists working with ART 180.