Longwood Center for the Visual Arts

05/29/2026

Excited is an understatement! 🎨✨

One of our favorite times of the year is preparing for the Annual Area Youth Art Exhibition. A huge thank you to students Autumn Holman, Naomi Robison, and Mayson Jenkins for lending a hand, alongside our amazing LCVA team members Emily, Alex, and Mack.

We can't wait to celebrate the incredible creativity and talent of students from across our region.

Join us for the exhibition opening reception on Sunday, June 7, from 2–4 PM and help us recognize these talented young artists!

05/26/2026

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Some books do not simply tell stories.

They become part of childhood itself.

The Virginia Children’s Book Festival is overjoyed to announce that Philip and Erin Stead are coming to the 2026 VCBF.

From the Caldecott Medal-winning "A Sick Day for Amos McGee" to "The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine" and Erin Stead’s stunning illustrations for the 100th anniversary edition of "The Velveteen Rabbit," the Steads have created stories filled with whimsy, warmth, wonder, and heart.

Now, children across Virginia will have the chance to meet them.

But bringing world-class authors and illustrators to our region only happens because of donors who believe every child deserves access to beautiful books, unforgettable experiences, and the magic of storytelling.

If you would like to help us welcome Philip and Erin Stead to the 2026 Virginia Children’s Book Festival, we would be so grateful for your support.

Help us put wonder into children’s hands.
https://vachildrensbookfestival.networkforgood.com/projects/301302-philip-and-erin-stead

05/18/2026

🎨 Start with Art, Learn for Life 🎨

Join us for the 2026 Annual Area Youth Art Exhibition, on view June 7 – September 13, 2026, celebrating the creativity and talent of young artists across our region. Featuring artwork from students spanning elementary through high school, homeschool programs, and community organizations, this annual exhibition showcases the incredible imagination and artistic voices of our area’s youth.

📅 Opening Reception: Sunday, June 7 | 2–4 PM

Pictured: Pete the Cat by Eleanor Hensley, Grade 8, 2026. Created with cardboard, fabric, and acrylic paint, this playful work comes from Buckingham County Middle School, where Eleanor studied with teacher Alan Satkowski ’12.

Come celebrate the next generation of artists with us!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day from the LCVA!

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Nell Blaine (American, 1922-1996)
Gloucester Bouquet, 1986-87
etching with aquatint

Collection of the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts
The Jack Blanton Collection
Gift of Jack Blanton
2007.23.4

05/05/2026

Happy National Teacher’s Day 🍎🎨

Today we celebrate the incredible educators who bring creativity and inspiration into our galleries—through workshops, exhibitions, and every moment in between.

Thank you for shaping the next generation of artists and thinkers. 💛

05/04/2026

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04/23/2026

Chemistry 351 students, Lina Mohamedhaj and Quinn Kukk, present their findings at the Spring 2026 Student Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry after a visit to LCVA’s collection where they scanned various objects to determine their elemental composition using a handheld XRF machine.

This non-destructive technique allowed them to confirm the material in the object matched LCVA’s records and opens up further research opportunities. Their posters and scanned objects will be on display at the upcoming Point of Departure exhibition from May 1st through May 13th.

MAKER UNKNOWN (Ban Chiang, Thailand)
Vessel, c. 1500 B.C.E.
earthenware

Collection of the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts
East Asian Art Collection
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Henry C. Rowe
2001.27

04/15/2026

The LCVA had such a fun time at Prince Edward County Elementary’s PTO Spring Fling this past Saturday! 🌸

We partnered with Jill from the Robert Russa Moton Museum to create our “mega museum tent,” where students could get creative designing and making their own spring-themed buttons. It was a joy to see so many young artists bringing their ideas to life!

A big thank you to Wells-Bishop Intern Kadyn Bunting ’26 for helping lead the activity, and to Delaney Rever ’26 and Kelsey Madden ’26 for their support with prep and design. Delaney and Kelsey, both work-study students in the LCVA’s Education Department, played a key role in making the day a success! 🎨

04/08/2026

Baby's first art museum visit! 👶 🎨

Anna Stansfield