C'ville Arts: A Cooperative Gallery

C’ville Arts Features – “The Studio Sale” - During January

Join us for this unique opportunity to invest in the arts at rock bottom pricing! January is the month when our member artists slash prices on selective items. We’re making it possible for anyone on any budget to acquire locally handmade, high-quality arts and crafts.

Don’t miss this chance to take advantage of the best deals around! Buy the best art work at the best prices possible! January is a great time to support and help advance your local creative economy. We’re here to help you, stop by and let our friendly membership staff brighten your day in the most imaginative way!

January is a cool month for such a hot sale!

For additional information, contact Genevieve Story at 434-972-9500. The gallery’s web site is www.cvillearts.org. The C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery, located on the historic Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, is open Monday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m.

ABOUT C’VILLE ARTS – C’ville Arts, a cooperative membership gallery of more than sixty local artists and crafters, was established in 1997. Original works include photography, painting, glass, fiber, clay and pottery, quilling, mosaics, jewelry, leather, wood and gourd art.

Our New Year's Eve hours are noon till five and the hours are the same for New Year's Day - noon till five. Thank you for supporting our cooperative of artists and artisans! Here's to a great 2024!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

There's a lot of fun to be had in downtown Charlottesville. So be sure to shop at the best arts and crafts gift gallery in town. 😊

Attention merry shoppers! C-ville Arts will be OPEN December 24th - 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. CLOSED DECEMBER 25th. Thank you!! Happy Holidays!

Here's a peek at our holiday featured art!

Happy Holidays from Cville Arts!

Enjoy our special all artist featured art show in the front of our store. See a wide range of artists works all in one place. Then, stroll through our shop to see even more!

Can you believe each of these beads are hand-made by our very own Jennifer Paxton, ceramic artist? Hurry by. There's just a few more days left for her expanded exhibit.

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Brighten your autumn 🍂 days with a new piece of
Jennifer Paxton's jewelry!

Her featured show continues through the rest of November. ⏰️

Here's another peek at one of Jennifer Paxton's new necklaces. This or many more can be found throughout the rest of November. Don't wait too long. I know someone's got their eye on it! 😲

At its core, “World On A String” is the feeling that life is going your way, and that you have the confidence to make things happen! That sentiment, along with a sense of gratitude and contentment, are alive and well after almost 40 years in the studio of Jennifer Paxton. Her positive energy is multiplied by sharing a body of work inspired by the nature that surrounds her home and studio. The world of textures and patterns feeds fresh ideas to her creative stream. The genuine happiness generated during her creative process is conveyed to those who wear her work.

Come see the show during November!

Jennifer Paxton's show
"World On A String", features new works of beautiful ceramic jewelry throughout the rest of November.

Remember to come see the new artistic creations by our talented ceramic jewelry artist, Jennifer Paxton, during the entire month of November.

In this show, Genevieve explores new horizons using her pyrography combined with digital techniques to allow her creativity to extend beyond the burn. Though she started her artistic journey applying pyrography to leather items, namely journals and bookmarks, she is ramping up production and taking her work to the next level. Her print items now include framed and matted prints, decks of playing cards, and sweet baby onesies! Her business partner (and brother-in-law) Peter Yencken is also busy creating functional items to which she can apply her designs, including knives with leather sheaths, wood coasters, leather & wood jar handles, and his new beautifully woven wood market baskets.

Come see the show during October!

This evening till 7pm, stop by and meet, Genevieve, our pyrography artist. She has some beautiful wildlife art on leather and more.

Derek Brown's work ranges from lighthearted fun characters to sometimes cynical humor in his moody cartoon figures and offbeat animals, everything is fair game. His original sculptures are conversation starters and at times simply there to promote a much-needed smile, either way his talent for entertaining audiences is very popular. Derek’s work offers us a break from our usual reality, an escape from our daily life, and encouragement to keep on living despite the challenges that surround us.

Looking for a lift? Come see the show running through the end of September and take a little piece of humor home with you.

Strange Clay Creations owner and founder, Derek Brown, took up forming figurines as an afterwork outlet to lift his spirits, something comedic and fun to offset the grind of his day job. The activity grew momentum when he saw the reactions folks had to his work, they laughed and smiled as a result of his joy playing with clay. His humor and imagination have become very therapeutic as he explores new ways of expressing our human condition. Quirky and endearing characters are hand made with polymer clay, baked and hand painted with attention to details and sure to elicit a smile.

Come see the show "The Art of Humor" during September!

Derek is our Strange Clay Creations artist and our featured artist for September. Come find out how fun his art is.

With a love for the tactile experience of working with clay, Laura Vik enjoys creating pieces that connect with people beyond its pure function. Inspired by the challenge of depicting ‘time’ she explores the concept by using different surface treatments, one-of-kind glazes, and her results are impressive. From weathered fabric imprints to the illusion of worn and torn material sewn together, Laura’s work has grace and a peaceful wisdom, qualities that result from her genuine curiosity about clay and her creative journey exploring the textures of time.

Come see the show "The Textures of Time" during August.

Laura Vik has been working with clay for the past 16 years growing her interest from hobby to a more serious, prominent place in life and how she spends her time. In this show, she focused on different ways to represent the concept of time. Combining her skills on the wheel with her hand-built techniques using stoneware clay, Laura has developed a unique style, portraying each piece with a history, telling a story of its own. This body of work has warmth and a comforting charm that will enhance the spirit of any home.

Featuring "The Textures of Time" during August - come see the show!

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