Center for Visual Artists
About
Nonprofit visual arts center, downtown Greensboro
Center for Visual Artists (CVA) operates from downtown Greensboro (27401) as a nonprofit arts organization supporting local artists and community arts education. The facility hosts gallery exhibitions alongside structured classes for all ages.
Programs for all ages
Educational programming paired with gallery exhibitions. Offerings include:
- Kids art classes (age-grouped)
- Summer art camps
- After-school programs
- Holiday break programs
- Adult pottery classes and workshops
- Print Co-Op membership (teens+)
- Gallery exhibitions with educational programming
- Community outreach and mentorship programs
What's Included
- Materials provided in most youth classes
- Working artists as instructors
- Nonprofit pricing (below private-studio rates)
- Access to gallery exhibitions
- Mentorship opportunities for older students
- Community-focused programming
Experience
The nonprofit model and gallery connection mean kids' art education happens in the context of real professional practice - they see actual exhibitions rather than just studio work. Good fit for downtown / Fisher Park / College Hill Greensboro families wanting substantive arts education.