Richmond Open Studios 2025 w/ 90+ Artists (Sept 6-7)

The Visual Artists of Richmond (VAR) presents the third annual Richmond Open Studios, a free, city-wide celebration of local creativity, happening September 6–7, 2025, from 11 AM to 4 PM.

This year, artist participation has doubled, with more than 90 Richmond-based artists opening their studios or showing work at one of four partner venues: the Richmond Art Center, NIAD Art Center, Richmond Museum of History and Culture, and Point Richmond Gallery.

Visitors can explore studios across the city, meet artists, and experience the vibrancy of Richmond’s arts community. A preview of participating artists is on view at the Made in Richmond exhibition at the Richmond Art Center.

Use the Richmond Open Studios Guide to plan your visit, download the Richmond Open Studios Guide online, and explore artists’ websites. Printed guides will be available at the Richmond Art Center, NIAD Art Center, and Richmond Museum of History and Culture (check venue hours).