Institute for Contemporary Art, Richmond

Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU in Richmond, also known as the VCU Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, is an arts center at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia.

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Opening hours:
Tuesday—Sunday: 10:00 AM—5:00 PM
Monday: closed
Email: ica@vcu.edu
Type: Arts center
Description: art museum in Richmond, Virginia
Also known as: “Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University”
Address: 601 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Altria Theater and Monroe Park.

Altria Theater

Theater building

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The Altria Theater, sometimes referred to as "the Mosque," in Richmond, Virginia, United States is a theater at the southwest corner of Monroe Park on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, and is the largest venue of Richmond CenterStage's performing arts complex. Altria Theater is situated 1,600 feet southwest of Institute for Contemporary Art, Richmond.

Monroe Park

Park

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Monroe Park is a 7.5 acres landscaped park 1 mile northwest of the Virginia State Capitol Building in Richmond, Virginia. It is named after James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States.

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

Church

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The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, Virginia, is a Catholic cathedral that is the seat of the Diocese of Richmond. The property is located along North Laurel Street at 823 Cathedral Place, facing Monroe Park, one block north of Main Street. Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is situated 1,300 feet west of Institute for Contemporary Art, Richmond.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jackson Ward and Monroe Ward.

Jackson Ward

Neighborhood

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Jackson Ward, previously known as Central Wards, is a historically African-American district in Richmond, Virginia, with a long tradition of African-American businesses.

Monroe Ward

Neighborhood

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Monroe Ward is a historic neighborhood in Downtown Richmond. It is east of the Fan district and includes several apartment buildings, usually with VCU students living in them.