gallery & museum
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Group tours available by appointment
Exhibitions
FCPS Superintendent’s Holiday Card Contest 2023
Created by the most unique and talended artists. The collections are filled with dynamic colors and scenery.
The Promise Academy at Booker T. Washington
2nd Grade
Favorite Holiday Tradition or Memory:
Opening presents with my family and little brother.
Athens Chilesburg Elementary
5th Grade
Favorite Holiday Tradition or Memory:
This one time me and my sister and my mom and dad went to Colorado, and we saw bison in the snow, and the snow sprayed on my sister! She wasn’t too happy, but it was funny!
Breckinridge Elementary School
3rd Grade
Favorite Holiday Tradition or Memory:
My favorite holiday tradition is celebrating Diwali and eating dumplings with my family
Events
September 30, 2023
This event featured both spoken word and poetry, along with live
painting by ArtbyRice and Ashley.
September 15, 2023
This event featured music, a DJ, and drinks to go along with a
painting session instructed by ArtbyRice.
September 2, 2023
This event was a portrait series curated by Charles Rice, showcasing
the beauty of women as angels, both photographed and painted.
The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers
“The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers” is an illuminating exploration of the often overlooked contributions and stories of Black individuals within the world of horse racing. This captivating narrative delves into the rich history and invaluable role these pioneers played in shaping the sport, offering a poignant glimpse into their remarkable journeys, struggles, triumphs, and enduring legacy.
We… Meaning Black Men
This exhibit was honoring the contributions of black male artists. The slogan of the exhibit being, “For all those who came before us and all those who will come after us.” This exhibit featured works by Kenneth Burney, Kiptoo Tarus, LaVon Van Williams Jr., Mark Lenn Johnson, Frank X. Walker, and Patrick J. Mitchell.
How the Gallery Works
At The Lyric Gallery & Museum, we proudly showcase the skills of local, regional, and national artists through our rotating exhibits. These displays are open for the public to view and enjoy, completely free of charge.
