Garden Ink: A Staff Tattoo Showcase

January 31 – March 27, 2025

Location: Lora M. Robins Library in the Kelly Education Center (included with Garden admission)

Garden Ink brings together the stories behind the tattoos that adorn our staff members. In a city like Richmond—one of the most tattooed in America—this showcase celebrates the powerful connection between tattoo art and our community. Some pieces are paired with personal stories, offering a glimpse into the deeper meaning behind the ink. This exhibition is a celebration of art, identity, and how personal expression is rooted in our surroundings.

Soul For Soil

January 31 – March 27, 2025

Location: The Community Art Gallery in the Kelly Education Center (included with Garden admission)

“Soul for Soil” is an artistic exploration of the profound historical and spiritual connection between African American culture and the natural world. This exhibit delves into the deep-rooted relationship with the earth—one that is both ancestral and contemporary, shaped by resilience, creativity, and renewal. This exhibition is located in the Community Art Gallery in the Kelly Education Center and was curated by The Art Seen.

A Taste for Orchids

February 27 – March 31, 2025

Location: The Kelly Education Center (included with Garden admission)

This art exhibit is an extension of the Virginia Orchid Society 2025 Show & Sale “A Taste for Orchids.” The pieces exhibited represent the variety and diversity of orchids as one of the largest plant families, and are presented through a variety of media and styles to portray the beauty and uniqueness of orchids.

Homes & Habitats

March 29 – September 28, 2025

This outdoor art exhibition includes seven large-scale, site-specific installations located in iconic areas throughout the Garden. Each work was created by a regional artist and inspired by nature.

Singularity is a Forest

April 1 – May 28, 2025

Location: Lora M. Robins Library in the Kelly Education Center (included with Garden admission)

Experience Singularity is a Forest, a photography series by Álvaro Alejandro López. The series takes an aesthetic approach to the features and scars that give life to the individuality of each tree, with images accompanied by poetry from Paolo Ruffilli.

please note: the Library is closed on Sundays and Mondays

The Cecropia Moth Life Cycle

April 1 – May 30, 2025

Location: The Community Art Galley in the Kelly Education Center (included with Garden admission)

Artist Mary Van Slyke invites you to celebrate spring and the return of lepidoptera (winged insects, including butterflies and moths) with a visit to The Cecropia Moth Life Cycle. The exhibit features vibrant watercolor paintings that depict in detail the life stages of the cecropia moth. High-magnification scanning electron micrographs of wing scales and antennae highlight the incredible complexity of these fascinating creatures.

In addition, oil paintings of several other native butterflies and moths showcase some of our favorite lepidoptera.

Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights

November 24, 2025 – January 4, 2026

A beloved holiday tradition featuring lights, decorations, model trains, holiday dinners, hot chocolate (for purchase); & more. The region’s ultimate holiday extravaganza!

Become a Garden Member to enjoy a special members-only preview weekend and other member benefits like FREE admission on member nights.