Candela is excited to share a new installment of work by featured artist, Harrison D. Walker. Walker's second solo exhibition at Candela Gallery showcases new works from his "Portals" project. The artist continues experimenting with a repeated circular form, blending various photographic, printmaking, and drawing techniques. Through this cameraless process, he builds a new portfolio of unique, abstract objects, pushing the boundaries of his artistic exploration.

Candela Gallery is thrilled to announce a solo exhibition by Richmond, Virginia-based photographer Susan Worsham. Entitled 'Crystals of Silver,' the November exhibition is inspired by the artist's extensive collection of microscopic slides and will showcase rarely-seen black-and-white photographs. Much like her collection of slides, Worsham's work aims to capture and preserve photographs as memorials of remembrance.

Candela Gallery is thrilled to announce a gallery takeover by Charlottesville, Virginia-based artist and community organizer Morgan Ashcom. Titled the Abstract Land & Filing Co. (ALFC), this exhibition will be Ashcom’s second at Candela, continuing to showcase his love for parafiction and collaboration.

Candela Gallery is excited to announce our thirteenth annual UnBound! Exhibition. The selected and invited artists for UnBound13! will have works on display at Candela Gallery from Friday, July 5th - Saturday, August 3rd, 2024. Featured works will also be viewable (and shoppable) on our website.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Opening: Friday, MARCH 5th, 11am – 5pm

Opening: Friday, MARCH 5th, 11am – 5pm

Opening: Friday, MARCH 5th, 11am – 5pm

Opening: Friday, January 8th, 11am – 5pm

Opening: Friday, NOVEMBER 6th, 11am – 5pm

Opening: Friday, NOVEMBER 6th, 11am – 5pm

Virtual Opening: Friday, October 2nd, 11am – 5pm

Opening: Friday, September 4th, 11am – 5pm