Ix Art Park

09/02/2026

A realm of magic and mischief is coming this Halloween ✨

Roaming fantasy characters. Live performances. Vendors selling things you didn't know you needed. IX Art Park is turning into a playground for imagination this Halloween, costumes highly encouraged. Free to attend, with a suggested $5-$25 donation.🧙‍♀️ 👽🧌

Then the sun sets and the realm shifts. The Looking Glass opens its doors for a neon soaked afterparty: DJs, dancing, celestial libations, and your boldest alter ego.

🎃 Saturday, October 31 | 4-9 PM, Afterparty (21+) 9 PM-2 AM

Apply to be part of the magic 👉 ixartpark.org/fantasy-fest

08/31/2026

Come hear from Argentine artist Mirta Toledo. 🎨

Join us at The Looking Glass on Wednesday, October 28 at 4:30pm for an Artist Talk exploring her work and practice.

Toledo's work explores identity, migration, and belonging in contemporary Argentina, centering the voices of women, Indigenous communities, and Afro-descendant Argentines. This talk is part of Global ARTivism, a UVA project connecting Charlottesville to Argentine art and storytelling.

Free and open to the community. 🌎 Come listen and connect.

More info about her residency and full week of events 👇
https://spanitalport.as.virginia.edu/global-artivism-mirta-toledo

08/28/2026

🌈✨ THE RAINBOW DISCO IS BACK ✨🌈

Cville Pride's official dance party returns to IX on September 26! Hosted by Out and About, expect a full night of dancing, drink specials, and pride under a soundtrack of disco and dance hits spun by special guest DJ Kaos. There's truly no other party like it.

Break out your best disco look, your pride fit, or just come dressed as your favorite color of the rainbow, and close out Pride with your friends and chosen family.

This 21+ party has sold out four years running, so don't sleep on tickets. Proceeds support Out and About's mission to keep Pride going all year long.

📅 Sept 26, 8PM – 2AM
🎟️ ixartpark.org/special-events

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Who’s getting excited for market this Saturday⁉️ With a vendor lineup like this, how could you not 👏🏻👏🏻 Come join us on Saturday from 8 til 12 to shop all things local🌱👩‍🌾

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

📆 Mark your calendars now for the next Art Mix at IX, happening Friday, September 4th

Head into The RABBIT HOLE Art Lounge for a funky, artsy hangout surrounded by incredible projections and cool installations. ✨

Groove to live music, sip on craft cocktails, and explore interactive art stations. It's a chill, creative playground where you can spark new ideas, make awesome connections, and celebrate the local art scene. 💗

This free mixer is also a great stage for aspiring artists to show their work, and a chance for the public to discover new talent before everyone else does.

📅 First Friday of every month
📍 The Looking Glass
👉 ixartpark.org/art-mix-at-ix

08/26/2026

Thank you for voting the Art Park for Best Public Artwork in the 2026 Best of Cville! 🌟

This one belongs to the artists who created the murals, the sculptures, and more!

🎨 Public art means everyone gets to experience it.

Thank you to every artist who's created here. 💖

08/21/2026

Films on Song is releasing their new album, and they're taking over The Looking Glass to celebrate! 🙌

Joining them for the night with Chloë Ester, Work Wear, and Roughshod. 🔥

📅 Thursday, September 25th
🚪 Doors at 7:00 // $12 entry
📍 The Looking Glass at Ix Art Park

More info 👉 ixartpark.org/special-events