Since 1952 the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia (CAC) has been bringing culture to the beach through exhibitions by national and internationally renowned artists. CAC’s history is rooted in the annual Boardwalk Art Show & Festival, and this summer the CAC is exploring the past by opening its vault and sharing with the public some “Best in Show” winners from years past.
Our Museum Evolution: Select Works from the Boardwalk Art Show Collection commemorates the 55th Annual Boardwalk Art Show with a visual history of the museum. A wide variety of works including painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry and more will be on display.
Also on view is Elizabeth Huey: Invisible Affect and Celebrating Renata Keep. Huey, a Virginia Beach native, creates large-scale paintings that explore the history of psychology and the mental health system in the United States. Her mentor, Renata Keep, is a local legend who has had ties to CAC since the 1950s. For more information on summer programming, visit www.cacv.org.
Don’t forget to stop by the Museum Shop where you’ll find some of the most unique art, gifts and souvenirs in town. Admission to the Museum Shop is free!
CAC is located at the entrance to I-264 West and Parks Ave. Hours are Tues.-Fri., 10am-5pm, Sat. 10am-4pm and Sun. 12-4pm. Admission is $7 adults, $5 for students/seniors/military,
$3 for kids 4-14.
The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia is located at the entrance to Interstate 264 West and Parks Ave. Galleries are open Tues. 10am-9pm, Wed.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 10am-4pm and Sun. 12-4pm. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students, senior citizens and military personnel. CAC members and children under the age of four are admitted free. |
