McGuffey Art Center

★★★★Pam Spelker

Very cool artists and art at this center. Only drawback - the building is old ( and awesome) but its doors are solid wood and kept closed. Artists who are there have...' Come in' signs on their studio door. Somewhat intimatidating. Unlike other art centers that have partial glass windows and glass doors to allow visitors to peek in and see the art work and the doors are kept open. Which is very welcoming. Different vibe here. But cool art when you dare venture into one of those rooms.

★★★★★Robert Locklear

A lovely place to stop in Cville! Plenty of beautiful studios and a lot of art to check out.

★★★★★M Smith

A great space both for viewing finished art and art in process, and for talking informally with artists. Three full floors of really varied and creative works in multiple media.

★★★★Novi Beerens

Great place to visit when you love artworks and happen to be in downtown Charlottesville. Parking a bit tough on busy day, outside of the Center there was pretty nice courtyard. It is by walking distance to the downtown mall, couple studios for different residents artists. Worth a visit :).

★★★★★Local Photography Services

Great opportunity to meet real people who make real art. Art that is accessible to a philistine like me, because the artists at McGuffey are excellent teachers as well. I've learned about glass-blowing from Chip Hall and have seen photographic artist Scott Smith manipulate light & shadow using the simplest tools to produce the most elegant images. Having a multi-generational mix of learners in the building, makes for a contagious enthusiasm about a subject that doesn't come easily to many of us. This place is a real gem. Try it on First Fridays when the locals come to rub elbows and share vino in a convivial atmosphere of artistic indulgence!