Our mission is to promote and nurture the arts for all.
GALLERY HOURS
Tuesday through Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11AM - 4 PM
Closed on Monday.
Free Admission
Art Beyond Limits
Featuring: John Bramblitt & Artists from MedRVA Low Vision Center this July at PAAL
Don’t miss an unforgettable experience with world-renowned blind artist John Bramblitt! From a powerful exhibition opening July 11, to an inspiring artist talk and inclusive painting workshop, this is a celebration of creativity beyond limits. Featuring guest artists from MedRVA Low Vision Center, this event honors vision-impaired voices in the arts.
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Shake It Up !
A Juried Exhibition of Multi-Media Artworks That Shake Things Up
Join us for “Shake It Up!”—a juried multimedia art exhibition that challenges the norm and celebrates the unexpected. From collage and sculpture to digital installations and beyond, this show features work that pushes boundaries, flips conventions, and invites viewers to see the world through a more daring, expressive lens.
The exhibition runs through September 12, with a featured celebration during Friday for the Arts. Admission is free, and all are welcome to experience art that’s as bold and vibrant as the community it springs from.
Heal at PAAL: Sound Bath and Yoga Experience
Heal at PAAL
Join us for an evening of relaxation and restoration on Saturday, August 2nd at 7 PM at the Petersburg Area Art League!
Experience the soothing power of a Sound Bath with Celeste and restore your body and mind through Yoga with Janell.
No experience needed — just bring your open heart and a mat.
Come breathe, move, and heal with us. Donations welcome!
RECARGAR: Contemporary Cuban Art
RECARGAR- to recharge, reload, and reignite. This international exhibition features bold work by Cuban artists involved in the TE DOY BOTELLA exchange project. From raw intimate portraits, to fearless social commentary, these pieces illuminate themes of resilience, identity, and reinvention.
This is more than a gallery show, RECARGAR serves as a living dialogue between Cuban artists and Virginia communities. Building connection through art and celebrating Cuba’s enduring creative force
Opening Reception: Friday, September 12th, 4-7pm
Closing will be on October 4th
Curated by: Jeff Blaha
Plunky and The Oneness Live in the Art Park
September 12th, 2025
7 E Old Street
Petersburg, Virginia
7-9pm
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, community, and culture as Plunky & Oneness takes the stage at the Art Park for a special Play in the Park fundraising concert! Presented by the Petersburg Area Art League, this free event is part of the city’s monthly Friday for the Arts celebration and is proudly sponsored by Bank of Southside Virginia, The Cordish Companies, and Appomattox Event Center.
Led by iconic saxophonist, composer, and bandleader James “Plunky” Branch, Plunky & Oneness delivers a soul-stirring fusion of Afro-centric jazz, funk, and spiritual grooves. With a legacy spanning more than 50 years, Plunky’s music continues to uplift and energize audiences around the world.
Live Music
Food Trucks
Vendors
Bar with Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks
Come out to support local art, enjoy incredible live music, and explore downtown Petersburg’s creative scene. Proceeds and donations will support the Petersburg Area Art League’s arts programming and community outreach.
Admission is free. Guaranteed Seating available for $10— all are welcome!
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Petersburg Area Art League
PAAL is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, located in the Old Towne Petersburg Area. Our mission is to promote and nurture the Arts for all via our Gallery Spaces and Art Education Center. We offer workshops and classes and participate in Petersburg’s Friday for the Arts! with monthly exhibition openings every second Friday.
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PAAL would like to thank Strawberry Hill Bed and Breakfast for their gracious support in providing beautiful floral arrangements for our gallery openings.
Thank you to the following sponsors for a successful Summer 2024 Art Camp!
Bruce & Laurie Noe
Joseph & Angela Orrell
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