In the Gallery
Our Gallery is a rousing social laboratory for diverse ideas and practices. Monthly exhibits and pop-ups showcase emerging artists while shining a spotlight on pioneering concepts and social trends. We challenge the expectations of a traditional white-wall gallery by nurturing diversity, maintaining flexibility, and facilitating cross-contamination of ideas and disciplines.
Signs of Change
As part of our efforts to share the under-represented stories of Charlottesville’s African American history, 10 artists–both current and former Charlottesville residents—were selected by... Read More
Jum Jirapan – Coexist: A Prayer Flag Project
Jum Jirapan brings Coexist: A Prayer Flag Project to The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative, opening the evening of Friday January 12th, 2018 and running... Read More
Destinee Wright: Solidarity Cards Project
Saturday January 20, 5:30 PM Exhibition Opening at The Bridge, 209 Monticello Rd. Friday January 19 6:00 PM at the Jefferson School: presentation at “Healing... Read More
Women’s History Month 2017
Come celebrate Women’s History Month at the Bridge! We have a monthlong of programming, hosted by board member, poet, and activist Patsy Asuncion. Click... Read More
Gift Forest
The Gift Forest is an annual holiday pop-up market featuring handmade, vintage, and vinyl from over 75 local area artists. A great alternative to... Read More
People of Charlottesville: Aaron Farrington
Exhibition Opening November 3, 2017. 5:30-9:00 Aaron Farrington is a photographer and filmmaker who moved to Charlottesville twenty years ago. The past isn’t ever... Read More
Parlor of Horrors
Parlor of Horrors will transform The Bridge’s Belmont gallery into a dungeon of classic cinema horror this October! The Parlor of Horrors is local... Read More
Carry Me Ohio: Matt Eich
EXHIBITION OPENING JUNE 2, 2017 Matt Eich (b. 1986) is a photographic essayist and portrait photographer born and based in Virginia. He holds a BS... Read More
Bolanle Adeboye: Macrocosmos
Bringing The Inside Out at the The Bridge PAI This May Opening reception for “Macrocosmos” on First Friday, May 5, 5:30-7:30pm. Live music performance... Read More