ABOUT

About Rockfish Gallery & Gifts: In 2014, Kathy Bonham opened the Rockfish River Gallery at RVCC, continuing the 22-year legacy begun by the Valley Green Gallery in Nellysford. Under Kathy’s stewardship, the gallery showcased and supported hundreds of Virginia-based artists. By the time Kathy retired in 2022, the gallery had become a crucial means of support for local artisans.

One of the pillars of RVCC’s mission is to meet the cultural needs of our community, so we undertook saving the gallery from closing because of our fervent desire to support the terrific artists and artisans who show & sell their work here – and to further our core mission of meeting the cultural needs and desires of our membership and our larger community.

Adopting the newly-named Rockfish Gallery & Gifts as an arts program at RVCC quickly became one of the most challenging and rewarding projects we’ve ever undertaken.

A phenomenal team of volunteers stepped up to the task and transformed the gallery into something truly magical. Under their guidance, the Gallery has produced levels of sales and artist engagement that far exceeded our initial expectations. We continue to build on that momentum by seeking out additional sources of funding and increasing community engagement through special exhibits and events throughout the year.

Huge thanks and our deepest gratitude go out to our Volunteers and artists for their vision, passion, enthusiasm, and countless hours of labor that make Rockfish Gallery & Gifts such a gorgeous and inspirational place here at RVCC.

Part of the Rockfish Valley Community Center  → Visit RVCC Website