Save the Dates


September 15 - Monday Night Mix with DJ’s and Vibes (Free)

September 17 - LinkedIn to Richmond (Networking Event)

September 18 - La Aurora and Delmore Members Only Event

September 19 - Lucky Loosers Band and Locals (show Cancelled)

September 20 - Poetry Book Release

September 20 - Villains and Victims Concert (Charity Event)

September 22 - Play to Much Jazz (former Roots Jam) Every other Monday.

September 23 - R.I.S.E. Real Estate Meetup and education Series

September 24 - Virginia Block Chain Council Meet-up

September 25 - Salon De’Resistance (LINK)

September 26 - Chuckle Smugglers Comedy Show

September 28 - Sticky Fingers original Band member Acoustic show

September 29 - Monday Night Mix with DJ’s and Vibes (Free)

October 3 - First Friday Art Walk with artist Rapid Eyes

October 5 - Chess Tournament

October 7 - R.I.S.E. Real Estate Meetup and education Series

October 9 - AIRBNB Real estate Education Meet-Up

October 19 - Edgar Allen Poe Immersive Cocktail Experience

October 22 - WSET Wine Somalia

October 27 - Play to Much Jazz (former Roots Jam) Every other Monday.

October 29- VBC Annual Galla and Fundraiser

October 31 - Black Iris Halloween Party

November 1 - The Dark and Dirty Comedy Show

Surroundings: A Neon Exhibition by Chloe Kottwitz

This September, Black Iris Art Gallery is proud to present Surroundings, a solo exhibition by neon artist and Uptown Neon founder Chloe Kottwitz. As the owner of the last operating neon workshop in Richmond, Chloe carries forward a tradition of craft while pushing the medium into bold new territory.

The exhibition marks Chloe’s largest installation of personal work to date, transforming the gallery with an immersive mix of large sculptural pieces and intimate table-top lamps. Her work bridges nostalgia and modern design—drawing on the raw energy of neon signage while reframing it as fine art. Visitors can expect glowing environments that shift the atmosphere of each room, inviting them to experience light not just as illumination, but as texture, mood, and story.

Located in the heart of Richmond’s Arts District, Black Iris Art Gallery and Social Club is a 10,000-square-foot creative hub that hosts monthly exhibitions, artist talks, and special events. With its unique combination of art gallery, private social club, cigar lounge, and live performance venue, Black Iris is where art, music, and ideas converge.

Surroundings will be on view throughout the month of September. Join us for the opening reception during First Fridays and discover the glow of Richmond’s only neon artist keeping this timeless craft alive.

Surroundings: A Neon Exhibition by Chloe Kottwitz

September

Past Events

Past Music

  • Marc Ribot

  • Chain and the Gang

  • Mary Lattimore

  • Olivia Neutron John

  • Daniel Bachman

  • The Head & the Heart

  • Julianna Barwick

  • Daniel Knox

  • Stephen Vitiello

  • Zomes

  • Helado Negro

  • Audrey Chen

  • Gardener

  • Duet for Theremin & Lap Steel

  • Escapism

  • Folk-Lords

  • Them Are Us Too

  • Matthew Regula

  • John Niekrasz

  • What Cheer? Brigade

  • Jordan Topiel Paul

  • The Open City

  • Slow Matchete

  • Bambara

  • DJ Sal P

  • Diane Cluck

  • The Bones of JR Jones

  • Mirah

  • Oceans Roar 1000 Drums

  • Digital Leather

  • The Arkaics

  • Michael Chapman

  • Softspot

  • Weatherman

  • James Wallace

  • Hypercolor

  • Teargas Rock

  • Fred Thomas

  • Matt Graves Art

Past Exhibits

  • David More': The Idiot

  • Mickael Broth: La Voie Sacree

  • Clifford Owens & Alexa Hagin: You and Me Both

  • Nanuka Tchitchoua

  • Leslie Rogers: Play Things

  • Sanctuary / Book Project: Codex

  • Bill Daniel: Tri-X-Noise

  • Erika Diamond: Crush ~ Keep

  • Catch Me If You Can (Group Exhibit): Virus & Catastrophe

  • Public Eye: A Civil Rights Case Study - Surveilance Archive

  • Low Frequency Travel Agency: w/ Nelly Kate Anderson

  • Bob Kaptuf: There Are Things I Have Always Known

  • Naoko Wowsugi: Make Believe

  • Let There Be GWAR!: Slave Pit Inc.

  • Leslie Rogers: Three Ring

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