Gallery Exhibitions

One of the leading tenets of the mission at The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center is to offer our community an exciting and diverse schedule of visual art exhibitions. Since its inception, the Visual Arts Center has been focused on the creations of artists living and working in Coastal Virginia and the Commonwealth of Virginia. In doing so, we promote contemporary art makers and provide an opportunity for our visitors to interact with the art and artists of our own time. One artistic emphasis is on group exhibitions which offer a broad range of artists, media, styles, content and perspectives on our world.

The Visual Arts Center presents a series of exhibitions each season including a number of established exhibitions coupled with newly curated topical exhibitions. The Hampton Arts League Members Exhibition affords each of its members the opportunity to exhibit their artwork. The Virginia Artists Juried Exhibition, a competition with over $3,000 in cash awards, features artwork in all media by some of the best artists and craftsmen from across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Additional exhibitions may include invitational exhibitions focusing on diverse themes, media and content which are curated by The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center.

Hampton Arts League 2026 Member Exhibition

January 31 – March 28, 2026

Reception & Awards Presentation - February 7 | 3-5 pm

The Hampton Arts League Member Exhibition presents the artwork of The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center’s member organization showcasing both emerging and established artists working in a variety of media. This diverse exhibition represents the talented and unique artists who reside and work in Coastal Virginia.

Black Portraiture: Capturing Identity and Experience

On View Concurrently 

Black Portraiture: Capturing Identity and Experience is a group exhibition exploring the multifaceted expressions of Black identity through portraiture.

Beyond the Desk: Art by Staff

January 31 – February 28, 2026

Beyond the Desk celebrates the creative talents of our staff members, showcasing a vibrant and diverse collection of artworks created beyond their daily roles.

Youth Art Month 

March 3 - 27, 2026 

Artworks from the students of the Hampton City Public Schools will be on display in the gallery.