The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia is a nonprofit, noncollecting institution founded in 1952 to foster awareness, exploration and understanding of the significant art of our time. Regularly changing exhibitions feature painting, sculpture, photography, glass, video and other visual media from internationally acclaimed artists as well as artists of national and regional renown. In addition to our rotating exhibitions, a spectacular 16-foot Dale Chihuly glass chandelier is on permanent display in CAC's Rodriguez Pavilion.

CAC has something for everyone. By balancing its four primary activities--gallery exhibitions, studio art classes, educational outreach programs and outdoor art shows (including the Boardwalk Art Show & Festival)--the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia seeks to involve a diverse regional public in the rich and active language of contemporary visual art.

Gallery hours are: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-4pm; Sunday, noon-4pm. Closed Monday.