Shades of Gray Returns to Petersburg!

Play in the Park: Shades of Gray
Friday, May 2nd | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
PAAL Art Park, Downtown Petersburg

Get ready for a wonderful twilight evening of music, food, and fun at the PAAL Art Park! We're excited to welcome Shades of Gray, a high-energy 6-piece dance band from Richmond, VA. With powerhouse vocals and an electrifying blend of R&B, soul, rock, disco, and Top 40 hits, they'll have the whole park dancing!

Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and settle in for a night of good vibes—and even better music. Plus, enjoy a selection of beer, wine, and delicious food available for purchase throughout the evening.

Free and open to the public. All ages welcome!


Seeing Red: VSU Capstone Exhibition

The Virginia State University Department of Art & Design is proud to present "Seeing Red", the Spring 2025 Senior Thesis Exhibition, in partnership with the Petersburg Area Art League! 🎨✨

📅 Opening Reception: April 11, 2025 | 6 PM - 8 PM
📍 Location: Petersburg Area Art League, 7 East Old Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
🖼 Exhibition Dates: April 11 - May 9, 2025

Join us in celebrating the creative vision of VSU’s graduating art students as they showcase their hard work, passion, and talent. Don’t miss this immersive exhibition filled with thought-provoking and visually stunning works!


April 2025

ARGS Spring Arts Gala

ARGS Spring Arts Gala at the Petersburg Area Art League

Join us at the Petersburg Area Art League for the ARGS Spring Arts Gala, a vibrant showcase of creative expression from the talented students of The Appomattox Regional Governor’s School. This annual exhibition features an impressive collection of 2D, 3D, and multimedia works by both senior and underclassmen visual arts students, highlighting the next generation of artistic talent in the Tri-Cities region.

Exhibition Dates: May 9 – June 7
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 9 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Petersburg Area Art League, 7 East Old Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
Contact: (804) 861-4611 | PAAL@PAALARTS.ORG

Come celebrate the innovation and imagination of young artists who are shaping the future of the arts. Never underestimate the magnitude of new talent.


May 9th- June 7th

Our mission is to promote and nurture the arts for all.

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Sunday: 11AM - 4 PM

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Petersburg Area Art League

PAAL is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, located in the Old Towne Petersburg Area. Our mission is to promote and nurture the Arts for all via our Gallery Spaces and Art Education Center. We offer workshops and classes and participate in Petersburg’s Friday for the Arts! with monthly exhibition openings every second Friday.

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PAAL would like to thank Strawberry Hill Bed and Breakfast for their gracious support in providing beautiful floral arrangements for our gallery openings.

Thank you to the following sponsors for a successful Summer 2024 Art Camp!

Bruce & Laurie Noe

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