They are not confined to members' work. Sally Bowring is its outgoing director. Commercial galleries Astra Design. The gallery represents about 25 artists, about half of whom live in the Richmond area, and specializes in furniture and jewelry. This 5812 Grove Ave.
New works appear quarterly.
Brazier Fine Art. Founded in 1995 by artist Loryn Brazier at 3401 W. Cary St., this gallery specializes in contemporary realist and impressionist painting in 11 annual solo shows that spotlight the 25 artists the gallery represents. Ann McDow manages the gallery. Founded in 1991, this co-op numbers about 30 craft artists as members. They run the gallery and mount about five group or solo shows to spotlight their work each year.