Art@Work | UVA Arts

The Art@Work program aims to establish a comprehensive and widespread framework to make art by local artists widely available in shared spaces within UVA’s academic departments and units—such as open offices, conference rooms, corridors, and lobbies. The focus is on purchasing artwork created by local artists—those living in the Charlottesville area, including the city of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson—with an emphasis on underrepresented and emerging artists. This includes students, staff, faculty, alumni, and others. This initiative, which adapts the UVA Health Arts Committee model for the academic side of UVA, aligns with the UVA 2030 Strategic Plan’s Key Initiative #5, “Cultivating Staff Success,” and Key Initiative #6, “Good Neighbor Program.” This program is funded by the President’s office – it was one of two winners of the 2025 Hoos Making an Impact competition, recognizing the positive impacts that visual art can have on employee wellbeing, productivity, and creativity.

Mission: Enhance the UVA office environment for Academic Division staff, creating a welcoming space reflective of our broader central Virginia community, while also directly supporting our local community of artists.