Jul
25
2:00 PM14:00
Cape Ann Pop Up
Please join me on Sat, July 25th between 2 & 5 for a pop up at the RCKPT WKNDR shop.
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Nov
19
to Jan 7
UVA Hospital Solo Show
I’m honored to have been selected for a solo show at the UVA hospital’s gallery space. Stay tuned for opening reception details.
Jun
11
4:00 PM16:00
Birdwood Mansion Renovation Commissions
I was thrilled to work with award-winning Richmond-based architectural & design firm Glavé & Holmes to paint two landscapes for the newly renovated historic Birdwood Mansion located adjacent to the UVA Birdwood golf course. Grand opening June 11th.
Feb
6
to Feb 13
Saint Valentine's Sale
In the spirit of Saint Valentine and to stave off any bleak midwinter blues, I wanted to offer a little sale of smaller works. Use the code SAINTV15 for 15% off. Shipping is free or local pick up/drop off is available. The sale will go for one week and I’ll be posting on social media later today.
I’m also accepting commissions this spring through June. In July, I’ll be hosting another small works pop-up of Cape Ann inspired works in Rockport, Massachusetts and then this fall, I’ll be working toward a solo show at the University of Virginia hospital in November.
Dec
14
11:30 AM11:30
All Souls Maker's Market
Please join me and other makers at the annual All Souls Maker’s Market immediately after the 10am service, from 11:30-12:30pm. I’ll have a limited collection of small paintings, work on paper and hand-painted ornaments.
Dec
5
to Jan 31
Friends of Flora Feature
Friend and collaborator, Brooke Savona of Flora Vintage, recently interviewed me for her “Friends of Flora” series. Read the interview and see the vintage French workwear I painted in.
Jul
20
1:00 PM13:00
Summer Cape Ann Pop Up - Today!
Cape Ann pop up show in partnership with Rockport WKNDR today! I’ll be set up outside.
Chance of storms later afternoon but hopefully I can be there the whole time.
Artwork also available online below.
Jun
29
to Dec 31
Brick Cellar Works on View
Even a wounded world holds us, II. 2025. 24 × 36. Custom frame in maple.
Feb
8
7:00 PM19:00
Lowland Hum House concert & Open Studio
Lowland Hum is a modern-folk duo from Charlottesville, Virginia, known for their intimate live performances and DIY ethos. This house show includes an open studio of art by Christen Yates.
Feb
5
to Feb 28
Dec
6
to Jan 17
Of the Earth - two person show with sculptor Jacqui Stewart Lindstrom
Please join wood sculptor Jacqui Stewart Lindstrom and me for the opening of our two-person show at the Welcome Gallery. Closing lunch is Thursday, Jan 16th, 12-1pm.
Sep
6
to Sep 27
Teeny Tiny Trifecta 7
See my three small works on display with many wonderful tiny pieces at Second Street Gallery's annual beloved show.
Aug
10
10:00 AM10:00
Cape Ann Pop Up
Join me in the lovely coastal marsh town of Essex, MA for a pop up of small Cape Ann inspired landscapes and floral ink on paper works. 10am-2pm at the beautiful Caus Studio. Pop across the street to Mayflour to grab a coffee and treat and see paper collage work by Elissa Lincoln between 8 & 12:30pm.
Jun
28
5:00 PM17:00
Light as Air | Closing at Bundoran Farm
Please join me for the closing reception of “light as air” at Bundoran Farm’s Baldwin Center. Drinks & hors d'oeuvres provided. Works will remain up through the end of June.
Dec
2
3:00 PM15:00
Holiday online sale & open studio
Drop in for a holiday open studio Saturday, Dec. 2nd between 3 & 5pm. Drinks & hors d'oeuvres provided!
Sep
1
to Sep 29
Teeny Tiny Trifecta 6
Stop by and see my 3 tiny pieces in this annual beloved group show at Second Street Gallery, Charlottesville.
Jul
27
to Aug 11
Pop-up Gallery @ Mayflour, Essex, MA
Drop by to see my pop-up gallery wall in the new Mayflour bakery & shop in the charming marsh town of Essex, MA. Enjoy the gorgeous paper collage works by Elissa Lincoln as well.
Jun
10
5:00 PM17:00
Open studio & House Concert with Valerie McQueen
Join me for an open studio 5-6pm followed by a house concert with singer-songwriter Valerie McQueen. Tickets for the house concert available here. Drinks & light snacks provided!
Jun
8
to Jul 8
Online small works Pop-up
I have 9 new small works that will be available online through the Capital Artist Collective.
May
11
to Jun 15
Post Card show
View and purchase small works from all of the Artist Collectives at the Post House in Mount Pleasant, SC. Some of the proceeds will go to support postpartum support in Charleston. (featured: 5 x 7 in, oil on canvas panel.)
May
7
1:00 PM13:00
Women's Initiative Girls' Day Out Art Auction
‘pond in winter’, 16 x 12 in, oil on panel in gold frame.
Mar
10
6:00 PM18:00
Western Albemarle ArtFest in the West Silent Auction
This piece, 8 x 6 in. oil on canvas will be up for auction along with other fine artists. All proceeds will go to support arts programming in the Western Albemarle schools.
Nov
12
to Dec 24
Open Studio
I held an open studio on Nov 12th and I’m happy to make appointments for you to see remaining works up as the holidays come upon us. To schedule an appointment, please contact me: christenbyates@gmail.com or by phone: 434 964 7933.
Oct
1
7:00 PM19:00
The Haven & New City Arts Initiative Annual Auction
Join the Haven & NCAI for the 12th annual New City Arts & The Haven Art Auction.
All proceeds will benefit Housing2Home, a collaborative program between New City Arts and The Haven. Attend the silent & live auction at the IX Artpark for an evening of food, fun, and friends while supporting housing stability in Charlottesville.
Featured: ‘even though’ 36 x 24 in, oil on canvas.
Sep
15
6:00 PM18:00
Reclaimed Hope Initiative Art Auction | Pippin Hill Vineyards
Join Reclaimed Hope Initiative for their annual art auction this year at the gorgeous Pippin Hill Vineyards. One of my paintings will be hanging with work from other local artists to help raise funds for adoption family support.
Featured image: a cure for sorrows, 24 x 36 in. oil on canvas.
Sep
2
to Sep 30
teeny tiny trifecta 5 | Second Street Gallery
This annual exhibition consists of a collection of 3 small works of art from a carefully curated selection of local artists to show in Second Street Gallery’s main gallery space.
featured landscapes: pink landscapes I-III, 6 x 6 in oil on canvas, framed.
Aug
26
to Sep 23
Summer Nights Show
Online show of artwork by represented artists inspired by the end of summer. Three of mine are included.
Jun
1
to Jul 1
a fragile paradise | solo show
Join me, San Francisco area friends, on the west coast for the opening of my first West Coast solo show at Rooted in downtown Walnut Creek, CA.
Feb
4
to Apr 22
Nature, Us and the Future | group show
Celebrating the opening of our first female artists' group exhibition "Nature, Us, and The Future" sponsored by RevArt, The Guild Gallery and The Vault.
Dec
5
12:00 PM12:00
Makers' Markets & Open Studio
I’ll have small works on canvas and paper available at the All Souls Makers’ Market at Venable Elementary School on Sun, Dec 5th and Sun, Dec. 12th after the service, roughly 12-1pm. I’ll also be hosting an open studio at my home on Sat, Dec 10th, 5-7pm before a house concert with Durham, NC based folk-indie band The Pinkerton Raid. Contact me for more details.
Dec
1
to Jan 6
Yes! Online juried exhibit with CIVA
all things. 48 x 36 in oil, gold and silver leaf on panel.
Sep
16
4:00 PM16:00
Art Show & Auction at The Wool Factory
Bid on works to help support local foster families. Show will be on view at The Wool Factory. Sponsored by the Reclaimed Hope Initiative.
Light along the Moormans. 24 x 36 x 1.5 in. Oil on canvas. 2021. $1600