Made in RVA Holiday Shop
Browse a seasonal marketplace featuring handcrafted items created by local artisans. Offerings include candles, soaps, Richmond prints, jewelry, pottery, totes, stickers, cards, ornaments, and knitted hats and scarves. Children can enjoy crafts while visitors shop on opening day.
What to Expect
Shop handcrafted holiday gifts and art from local Richmond artisans.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Manchester
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Art Works
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers seeking locally made gifts
Vibe
Creative and festive
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Opens at 11 a.m. on November 27, 2026.
- Parking: Convenient and free parking is available.
- Pets: Art Works is pet friendly.
Tips & Advice
- Bring the kids on opening day, November 27, when there are crafts for children while you browse the holiday shop.
- Stay into the evening on November 27 for the free 4th Friday reception, with live music, refreshments and the new exhibits.
- Plan your visit for Tuesday through Sunday, the days Art Works is open to the public with free admission.
- Walk the studio floors after the shop, since many of the 82 resident artists sell their work straight from their studios.
Special Events & Promotions
- Opening day, Friday, November 27: crafts for children while you shop.
- 4th Friday opening reception on the evening of November 27, with live music, refreshments, artists to meet and new exhibits; free and open to the public.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I buy at the shop?
Handmade goods from local artisans: candles, soaps, Richmond prints, jewelry, pottery, totes, stickers, knitted hats and scarves, cards, ornaments and more.
Is there anything for kids?
On opening day, Friday, November 27, there are crafts for children while you shop.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, Art Works is pet friendly.
Where do I park?
Park on the street or in the public garage on East 5th Street, one block from Art Works. Free parking is set up for the opening night reception on November 27.
What else is there to see at Art Works?
The building has 82 artist studios and 6 galleries, and the artists sell work straight from their studios. On November 27 the new exhibits open, including a collaborative show by Paul DiPasquale, Wolfgang Jasper and Darryl Starr, MRAA's Here and Everywhere, and Dylan DeLuca's Disrupted Energies.
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