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. Ive 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 doesnt 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!

I love this place! Unique and changing art on the walls, most studios you’re welcome to come into and take a look at the artists at works! I haven’t attended any of the classes here but stop in to look around on a regular basis! Love it.

Very nice arts museum entry is free. They also do studios and classes.

Artists in studios very friendly and willing to share what they are doing. Variety of art techniques and media makes for very interesting visit. Art showcase also excellent.

The first Friday of every month is free food and wine with lots of local art on display

I adore the artists open studios. The work on display is also always different. And theyve been hosting music classes for kids, which parents rave about.

I was there for a reception, lovely artwork throughout the building.

The art here is great. I can always meet someone new and share ideas. There is NO room for hate here. Definitely a nice environment. Make sure to check out the free pile and dont be afraid to drop some stuff off too.

Love this place! Its one of the best spots for First Fridays. The variety of artists under one roof is stellar.

Not the art center art its ours but the art center is so amazing with kind staff and volunteets

Great idea. Lots of artists working in their studios and willing to be observed. Art show happening while we were there. Good way to take a break from downtown while visiting cville.

Best art gallery in Charlottesville! Must check them out! Love McGuffey!

In the top 5 list of dopest places in CVILLE.

McGuffey Art Center is a lovely, whimsical place that is full of magic. Absolutely love times when the artist studies are open and you can roam/chat with them. Definitely recommend a stop to visit!

Excellent Black History Month collection. Very nice gallery and many of the studios were open during our Sunday visit.

Great local art scene, definitely recommend to stop by during Fridays After Five openhouses.

Great shows. Its always cool to walk in the studios and chat with the artists. They are so open for discussion. Very cool old space.

Always a pleasure. Im glad I went back to see the art again without the opening night crowd, although I always enjoy that too.

Great space with talented residential artists. Will be back again!

Love this place! The artists are amazing!

Great place, great artists. Definitely a fan of first Friday here. Parking can be difficult.

Fun spot to quickly see some art while in Charlottesville! Check out the glass blowing studio in the north basement, fun stuff!

The old school is now an art center, painting sculpture stain glass pictures artist

Great chance to see artists at work! Parking options were limited (awful).

Repurposed school now individual art studios and gallery, DT near mall.

A great place to witness the artistic process! My children have participated in classes and a workshop and enjoyed them thoroughly.

Amazing art works..shops and programs.

Great place

I visited here and viewed some local art. This is a community art space that offers space for artists and programs for all people, young and old.

Brought my art loving cousin here three separate times. Great opportunity to talk to artists and see their works in progress.

I loved seeing the artists studios!

Old school with the classrooms all turned into real artists studios. The hallways are the gallery.

Super fun! I got to see glass blowing in the basement in addition to all the other wonderful art.

Nice place for art classes. Come early. Parking can be challenging.

Interesting art kind people and calm atmosphere

A beautiful art gallery and center in Charlottesville. Highly recommended.

Nice art centre

See contemporary artists at work. Very inspiring!

Always something new to see!!

Awesome works of art and local artists are there to talk about their craft

If you love art and love to interact with professional artists ... that is the place for you. There are always open studios, just walk in talk with the artists or watch them do their miracles.

Discover talent in our own backyards at McGuffey. This repurposed school offers studio space for visual arts and crafts.

I Go one Frist Fridays. They have special guest artist, food and wine. You can look or buy, sometimes they have free gifts.

Great art sprinkled throughout. A must for First Fridays

Best place in Charlottesville to see unique and excellent art.

The best 4 art n Cville

It is a pleasure attending our weekly family music class at McGuffey and seeing the work of the artists in our community.

Excellent local Studio space

Additional parking for Now and Zen if you know where to look

Ggggg

Love it

Great place to visit.

This is a great place lots of art!

No Parking !

Nice!

Good art

This is basically a art place where local artists do art stuff in rented rooms