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Mill Room Gallery
As part of our commitment to supporting all varieties of art, The Mill Room functions as an art gallery. Each MainStage show features a new artist or group of artists. Work is hung through the dining room and hall. While not all pieces are for sale, any art sold benefits the Mill and supports a local artist.
Current Show
March 12 - April 28, 2025
James Bassfield
FEEL THE MUSIC
See The Music by James Bassfield
Artist Statement
James Bassfield grew up in Richmond, Virginia where he began his love affair with art at an early age. Over the years, he taught himself to draw and paint in most any medium. After graduating from Hampton University with a degree in electronics, James enjoyed a long career with IBM while still becoming prolific in his art. In 1991 James was commissioned to draw a pencil portrait of then Virginia Governor L. Douglas Wilder, which was used on over 3,000 invitations for the B’nai B’rith International Great American Traditions Award and presented to the governor. At present, he accepts individual large or small commissions in pencil, watercolor, oil or acrylics, and is proud to have many of his works hanging in private collections throughout the United States. In May of 2002, James and fellow artist Jennifer Kirby opened the Crossroads Art Center where James’ current works can be seen in his studio.
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About the Exhibition
Swift Creek Mill Theatre is pleased to announce that James Bassfield will be the Featured Artist Exhibition titled: Feel The Music for the run of Cotton Patch Gospel. There is no fee to view the artwork for theatre or dining patrons. Fine art will hang on the walls of the Historic Mill Room through April 28, 2025.
The Feel The Music art exhibit by James Bassfield is an inaugural exhibit of a partnership between Swift Creek Mill Theatre and Crossroads Art Center. This is the first of what could be a number of art exhibitions showcasing the incredible artists featured by Crossroads Art Center. We are excited to begin this journey in hopes we continue to cross pollinate art enthusiasts throughout our Greater Richmond community.
The fine art will hang on the walls of the Historic Mill Room through April 28, 2025.
James Bassfield, Artist
Dancing Shoes by James Bassfield
Previous Artists
2023-2024 Season
Emily Turner
James River Artist Association
Kieran Segaloff
Kyle Epps
Petersburg Area Art League
Terrie Powers
Chester Artists Association
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2021-2022 Season
Baxter Perkinson
Jane Zander
Swimming In Paint
BAAAR
James River Art League
2018-2019 Season
Deanna Williford
Thomas Bradshaw
Three Friends
All Star Show
Paul Penrod
2016-2017 Season
Ed Hatch
Henry Kidd
Eleanor Cox
Paul Penrod
Donald Hardy
Sharon Denmark
2022-2023 Season
Chester Artists Association
Muzi Branch
Katherine Thompson
Art for the Journey
Abraham Sprinkle
2019-2020 Season
Central Virginia Art League
Henry Kidd
David Hoque & Ally Hill
2017-2018 Season
Mike Haubenstock
Kathy Rivera
Virginia Hickey
Jane Zander
Craig Martin
2015-2016 Season
Ivan and Baxter Perkinson
Holly Markhoff
Brenda Duckwall
Terry Lacy
Do you want to be a Featured Artist?
Apply to become one of our Featured Artists! We are always seeking new artists to celebrate at SCMT. Download the PDF below to learn about our requirements and how to apply.