GCCR Gallery Opens New Community Gallery With "Reflections on Richmond Windows"

On July 11, GCCR opened a four-room community gallery space with a multi-media exhibition featuring well-known community artists. "Reflections on Richmond Windows" runs through September 12.

The gallery is uniquely suited to host shows for LGBT focused artists! This show features personal black and white portraits of some of Richmond’s most beloved characters by photographer John MacLellan as well as photography by Martin McFadden. In addition, in cooperation with Art Works Art Center, we present unique art by Kathy Benham, Kerri Douthat, Kim Litkenhaus and ROSMY Youth.

"Reflections on Richmond Windows" is an adjunct installment to the exhibit at ArtWorks: “Windows on Richmond’s Gay Community” which opened on Friday, June 27, and is sponsored by our good friends at ROSMY. Learn more about the ArtWorks installation here.

In “Reflections on Richmond Windows” the artists have the opportunity to expand on their visions of the LGBT community in Richmond. This exhibit highlights each artist’s individual syle and promotes visibility and positive images of the LGBT community.

The GCCR Gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 to 6, and at other times by appointment. E-mail Cindy Bray for more information about the Gallery.

On Saturday, April 5, over one hundred community members and elected officials gathered at the Gay Community Center of Richmond to celebrate the official dedication of the new Center. Virginia Delegate Jennifer McClellan presented the resolution of the 2008 Virginia General Assembly which recognizes the Richmond Gay Community Foundation - the parent organization of the Center - for eight years of hard, successful work supporting our community and the organizations which serve us.

From the flag-adorned stage to the tremendous buffet luncheon, the Center was shining. Even the weather cooperated, with a morning rain giving way to bright, sunny skies at noon.

The Center would like to specially recognize Connie Barber, William "Binky" Locke and Nick Schmitz, who were awarded the Volunteer of the Year award for 2007 at the ceremony.

The Gay Community Center of Richmond is a permanent resource for all of us, and this dedication ceremony was a great way to throw open the doors. Many community groups have already held events at the Center, and space is available for all groups which support the Center's mission "to improve the lives of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender people."

Enjoy the pictures and the audio from the dedication, and please stop by the Center soon - by yourself, or with your group. Group reservations can be made by e-mailing us.