RICHMOND SHOPS and GALLERIES
Richmond, VA
African House
DESCRIPTION: Offers a huge collection of African masks, statuettes, fabrics, prints, mud cloth; they also feature hand-made African ceremonial garments
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-7p
ADDRESS: 902 West Grace Street MAP
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 804-355-6315
WEBSITE:
Elegba Folklore Society
DESCRIPTION: This gem of an art gallery and cultural center features Exhibitions of Art and Artifacts primarily by Afrocentric artists; works include paintings, sculpture, drawings, dolls, original art cards and other multicultural crafts; the center also features dance and musical exhibitions on its busy calendar
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 10a-6p and Sat Noon-4p; volunteer dependant, so it may be closed some weekdays
ADDRESS: 101 East Broad Street MAP
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 804-644-3900
WEBSITE: http://www.efsinc.org
Black History Museum Gift Shop
DESCRIPTION: Frequent art and photographic exhibits; purchase exhibits prints, figurines, small collection books at the gift shop
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 11a-5p
ADDRESS: 00 Clay Street MAP
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 804-780-9093
WEBSITE: http://www.blackhistorymuseum.org
Fine Art Images
DESCRIPTION: Alvin Lester features original paintings, drawings and graphics from up-and-comers; limited edition prints & graphics from John Biggers, Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden & others; also does interior design and accent furniture
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 11a–5:30p
ADDRESS: 2306 West Main Street MAP
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 804-353-3230
WEBSITE:
Artspace
DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1988 by an association of artists exhibiting their own visual art and providing a space for other artists to reach a wider audience in metro Richmond; the creative juices at this forum also flow for poetry, prose, drama, dance and music
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sun Noon-4p
ADDRESS: 00 East 4th Street MAP
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 804-232-6464
WEBSITE: http://www.cvco.org/arts/artspace




