Hours:
M-F 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sa 10:00am - 4:00pm
Closed Sunday
Call For Artists
Looking for the opportunities for artists to display? Well, look no further. Our open calls have now moved to their own page! Check out the page using the button below.
Rotating exhibit located on the 2nd floor.
The Newport News Community Gallery displays exhibits throughout the year featuring the works of local, national, and international artists. This gallery also hosts multiple student exhibits. If you are interested in having your artwork displayed at Downing-Gross, fill out our Artist Display Inquiry Form. For more information about the gallery, please feel free to contact us. We also have a Foyer Gallery.
On Display
City Wide Youth Art Show
The Newport News Public Schools City-Wide Youth Art Show will be on display through February 21 at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, showcasing student artwork from across the division. The exhibition opened to the public with hundreds of family members visiting on February 7, following a special preview event on February 5 that welcomed city leaders, community partners and arts advocates.
The gallery features a wide range of student work, organized by school and teacher, representing multiple grade levels and various styles of medium. This annual exhibition highlights the strong foundations of visual arts instruction taking place throughout NNPS and celebrates the creativity, skill development and artistic voice of its students, according to Visual and Performing Arts Instructional Supervisor Katie SheehanSmith.
Upcoming exhibits:
Hampton x Habitat 67: Design for Density
Show dates: March 2-14, 2026
Opening Reception: March 4, 2026, 2-5pm
Previous Exhibits
