first friday
main gallery
Friday, september 5
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Our next First Friday event is September 5th! We host a variety of local vendor pop-ups in the Gallery for your perusing pleasure. Make sure to check out the Lobby Bar's monthly free wine tasting while you're here.
QUIRk x milk river arts collaboration
milk river arts studio
through the month of august
On Friday, August 1st, celebrate the unveiling of FORGET ME NOT by Sheree Violet, a vibrant window exhibition on view at Milk River Arts. We invite you to experience this one-of-a-kind walk-up show bringing an extra bit of floral beauty to our corner of Broad Street.
“I am happiest when I'm making art. Drawing and painting are some of my favorite things. I look for colors that make my flowers POP just like they do in the garden.” - Sheree Violet
Be sure to also check out a collection work from Chris Milk on display in his studio window right next door! Pieces from both artists will be available for purchase through Quirk Gallery all month long!
MILK RIVER ARTS provides mentorship and resources that support adult artists with disabilities. In partnership with QUIRK, our studio celebrates the collaboration of artists with and without disabilities as a way to enrich our communities and expand our cultural conversations.
opening reception
main gallery
Friday, september 12
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Join us Friday, September 12th from 5-8 PM for the opening of elov — a new exhibition brought to you by mother-son duo Sally and Pierre Bowring.
Richmond-based artist Sally Bowring brings us still life paintings, complemented by glasswork sculptures created by Pierre Bowring out of his studio in East Chatham, NY.
Sally & Pierre's show elov will be on view in our Main Gallery September 12 - November 1, 2025.
INLIGHT Lantern-Making workshop
main gallery
friday, september 19
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Quirk Gallery will be hosting a lantern-making workshop for 1708 Gallery’s annual InLight exhibition! In this class, you will learn to create a pink paper lantern for InLight’s amazing display of light-centric art.
All of the necessary materials to make your individual lanterns will be provided. This free workshop is open to families and available for all ages.
Head to the link below for more details on 1708 Gallery’s InLight 2025 event details and programming:
CLAĖ & Sip Workshop
Courtyard (weather permitting)
Saturday, September 27
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Duration: 2 hours
No experience necessary
Materials & tools provided
Join us in the Quirk courtyard for a fun evening of crafting & wine led by CLAĖ's owner and maker, Hope Laramore! CLAĖ & Sip is a an immersive beginner jewelry making class, where Hope will guide you through making your own statement jewelry using clay. This two-hour workshop allows guests to create something approachable, fun, and completely unique to each person. Bring a friend and relax as you craft your very own pair of clay earrings to take home with you, and have lots of fun, laughs, and a little wine along the way!
CLAĖ is a handmade jewelry brand that was birthed over hard times and storytelling. Ever since, it has been dedicated to celebrating creativity, engaging community, and telling stories through the work of one’s hands.
Tickets can be purchased through our online shop: CLAĖ and Sip Workshop Tickets