
ARTIST TALK: Nick Lenker
NCECA 2024: Join us Thursday, March 21st at 6pm for an artist talk by ceramics artist Nick Lenker about his series, IRL Objects.

OPENINGS: Nick Lenker, Holly Roberts, and Kathleen Clark
Candela Gallery is pleased to share three solo features by artists incorporating the photographic image from the perspectives of ceramics and painting. These exhibitions by Nick Lenker, Holly Roberts, and Kathleen Clark open Friday, March 15th, running alongside the 2024 NCECA ceramics conference (March 20 – 23) and closing Saturday, April 20th, 2024.

OPENING: Conjuring the Composition | Willie Anne Wright
Candela Gallery is excited to announce the opening of a feature exhibition by Richmond, Virginia native, Willie Anne Wright. Conjuring the Composition celebrates Wright's extensive career as an artist, providing a fascinating exploration of the relationship between her dynamic paintings and equally innovative photographs. Join us for the opening reception, Friday, November 3rd, from 5-8pm.



Featured Artist Talks: Liliana Guzmán and Gary Emrich
Candela Gallery is excited to announce an upcoming artist talk event with featured solo show artists Liliana Guzmán and Gary Emrich, Thursday, June 1, at 6:00pm.

OPENING: Next to Myself | Liliana Guzmán
Candela Gallery is excited to announce Next to Myself, a solo exhibition featuring the mixed media photographic works of artist Liliana Guzmán

OPENING: All Consumed | Gary Emrich
Candela Gallery is excited to announce All Consumed, a solo exhibition featuring the manipulated photographic works of artist Gary Emrich.

OPENING: Machine Vision
Candela Gallery is excited to announce Machine Vision, a group exhibition exploring our evolving creative relationship with new technologies, especially where our subjects and original sources are mediated in part by computers and/or industrial science.

VERNAL | Artist Talk: Caroline Minchew
Candela Gallery is thrilled to announce an upcoming artist talk with featured solo show artist, Caroline Minchew, Thursday, February 9, at 6:30pm.

OPENING: Vernal by Caroline Minchew
The calendar year will begin with photographic exhibitions by artist and educator, Priya Kambli and recent VCU Photo MFA graduate, Caroline Minchew.

OPENING: Passport Cancelled by Priya Kambli
The calendar year will begin with photographic exhibitions by artist and educator, Priya Kambli and recent VCU Photo MFA graduate, Caroline Minchew.

CLOSING RECEPTION: Blue Hour
Join us throughout the day on Wednesday, December 21 from 11AM to 7:30 PM for the closing reception of Blue Hour, a group exhibition inspired by seasonal depression, featuring photographic works by Granville Carroll, Peter Cochrane, Heather Evans Smith, Dylan Hausthor, Galina Kurlat, Raymond Thompson Jr, and Em White.

BLUE HOUR | Artist Talk+ Book Signing: Heather Evans Smith
Candela Gallery is thrilled to announce an upcoming book signing and artist talk with featured group show artist, Heather Evans Smith, Thursday, December 8th, at 6:00 pm.

BLUE HOUR | Artist Talk: Peter Cochrane
Candela Gallery is thrilled to announce an upcoming artist talk with featured group show artist, Peter Cochrane, Thursday, November 17, at 6:30pm.

OPENING: Blue Hour
Candela Gallery is pleased to announce its final exhibition of the calendar year: Blue Hour, an exhibition inspired by seasonal depression, featuring photographic works by Granville Carroll, Peter Cochrane, Heather Evans Smith, Dylan Hausthor, Galina Kurlat, Raymond Thompson Jr, and Em White.

OPENING: UnBound11!
Candela Gallery is excited to announce the artist lineup for this year's UnBound! exhibition. This summer marks the ELEVENTH anniversary of UnBound!, our annual juried & invitational exhibition, featuring a wide range of photographic artworks, fine art photography, and artist books. Our hope is to honor UnBound's eleventh year by reaching a fundraising goal of $10,000. All funds raised will go directly to supporting participating artists.

OPENING: UnBound10!
Candela Gallery is excited to announce the artist lineup for this year's UnBound! exhibition. This summer marks the TENTH anniversary of UnBound!, our annual juried & invitational exhibition, featuring a wide range of photographic artworks, fine art photography, and artist books. Our hope is to honor UnBound's TENTH year by reaching a fundraising goal of $10,000. All funds raised will go directly to supporting participating artists.

PREVIEW NIGHT: UnBound10!
Join us Thursday, July 1st, from 6 – 8 pm for a special gathering of merriment and mingling to celebrate the opening of UnBound10! Tickets are $40 and go towards this year’s annual UnBound! fund. We hope to raise $10,000 to support artists participating in our TENTH year! Meet some of our participating artists, grab a slice of Giustino’s pizza or a King of Pops popsicle while you listen to live music by Ellen Cockerham Riccio. Sip on liquid treasures from our open bar and peruse the Merch table, or bid on something special from our Lost and Found Raffle.






FINAL DAY: Stranger in the Village: Gary Burnley
Closing: Thursday, DECEMBER 31st, 11am – 5pm



OPENING: Stranger in the Village: Gary Burnley
Opening: Friday, NOVEMBER 6th, 11am – 5pm
