Kick off the holiday season with an evening of art, open studios, live performance, and festive community energy at McGuffey Art Center—just steps from the Downtown Mall. ✨ What’s Happening
Three Floors of Exhibitions
Explore original artwork throughout the building—paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, and mixed media created by McGuffey’s resident, associate, and incubator artists. All exhibitions are refreshed monthly.
Meet the Artists + Open Studios
Wander into artists’ studios to see works in progress, ask questions, and connect with the creatives who make McGuffey such a vibrant hub.
Winter Market (Open Daily!)
Shop our annual all-member Winter Market featuring:
• Hand-crafted gifts
• Jewelry, ceramics, fiber arts
• Prints, cards, ornaments
• Original small works
Everything is cash & carry—take your treasures home the moment you purchase them. Perfect for collectors and holiday shoppers.
🩰 Special Event: First Friday Dance Performance
Studio 20
Merriment 6:00–7:30 PM
Performances at 6:30 PM + 7:15 PM
Join Artistic Director Olivia Rivard Hill and the Company Dancers for an evening of new works and works-in-progress. Enjoy an open-door policy—come and go as you wish—and light refreshments throughout the evening.
Tickets required:
https://www.ticketstripe.com/orhdance
🛍 Want a Preview Before the Crowd?
McGuffey is open earlier in the day—stop by to get first pick at the Winter Market and preview our exhibitions before the evening rush.
Also check out other Arts events in Charlottesville, Exhibitions in Charlottesville.
