Artspace Gallery in Richmond, Virginia, has announced a juried art exhibition titled "250 Years of Expression: Freedom, Dissent and the American Voice," running from May 22 to July 18, 2026. The show features over 30 artworks in video, photography, sculpture, and mixed media, selected by juror Diego Sanchez, an artist and educator. An opening reception and juror talk will take place on May 22, with a Fourth Friday reception on June 26. Concurrently, the gallery will present "Of, By, For," an exhibition of works from Artspace artists' studios in the Elisabeth Flynn Chapman Gallery.
This exhibition matters because it directly engages with the theme of freedom of expression at a time when such rights are widely debated in American public life. By bringing together local, national, and international artists, Artspace reinforces its mission as a non-profit hub for community-building through the arts, offering a platform for diverse voices and critical dialogue. The juried format also highlights emerging and established talents, supporting the gallery's role in fostering resilient and thoughtful communities.