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.
June Bouquet: New Works by Veronica Haunani Fitzhugh and Aerial Perkins
The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative hosts June Bouquet, a photography and poetry pop-up exhibition running June 29 through July 1. The exhibition opens with... Read More
Redefining the Family Photo – Exhibition Opening
Exhibition June 1 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm and runs through June. Come join us for our kickoff party for a group photography... Read More
Collaborative Residency 2018
The 2018 Public Artist Collaborative Residency program provided an opportunity for 3 jury-selected local artists from the city of Charlottesville working with varied mediums... Read More
Beasts: Annie Temmink
Beasts! – Annie Temmink Internationally awarded sculptor and costume designer, Annie Temmink, unveils the show Beasts! at the Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative through the... Read More
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 2017 is an annual holiday pop-up market featuring handmade, vintage, and vinyl from over 75 local area artists. A great alternative... 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
