Stravitz Sculpture & Fine Art Gallery
Hidden GemStravitz Sculpture & Fine Art Gallery is a attraction in Hilltop, Virginia Beach, best for art lovers, watching a working sculptor's studio, a Hilltop-area stop between the Oceanfront and inland Virginia Beach.
A 7,000-square-foot gallery on Laskin Road showing sculpture, paintings, quilts, and fine jewelry from local, national, and international artists, alongside emerging talent and established names like Holly Markhoff and Chuck Larivey. The gallery's namesake, Richard Stravitz, works in a fully functioning on-site sculpture studio using the Lost Wax bronze-casting process, and visitors can watch him create. No-pressure browsing welcomes casual visitors and serious collectors alike, and custom art commissions are available.
Amenities
- 7,000 sq ft of gallery space
- On-site functioning bronze sculpture studio
- Rotating exhibitions
- Custom art commissions
Know Before You Go
- Best for: art lovers, watching a working sculptor's studio, a Hilltop-area stop between the Oceanfront and inland Virginia Beach
- Parking: On-site lot at the Laskin Road location.
- Accessibility: Ground-floor gallery space; contact the gallery directly for specific accommodation questions.
- Dogs: not allowed
- Location: 1217 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, Virginia Beach, VA
Last verified 2026-07-18.
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