Give a colorful, joyful and experiential gift!

Give the gift of oil painting classes by Colorist and Impressionistic Oil Painting Instructor, Mark Hierholzer, (voted Richmond’s Best Art Instructor in 2017 by Richmond Magazine).

Or, perhaps, you might like to take an art class?


Is it time in your life to explore something different?
Perhaps there is a part of you that is yearning for expression?
Maybe you are looking for a way to create some space, some perspective for a change or loss in your life?
Do something you’ve never done before?

Impressionist Oil Painting. Yes!

Impressionist Oil Painting. Yes!
The classes are designed for beginners (“I can’t even do a stick figure”) and artists (“my stuff is boring”) looking for more color in their work.

The classes are engaging, fun, and full of exploration and experimentation. You cannot fail.

Give this gift to yourself or someone else for Christmas. Start the new year off with a new perspective on life!

Payment can be made in the form of a donation on this website, or by check to Art for the Journey at 111 Willow Oaks Road, Richmond, VA. 23238. Contact Mark Hierholzer at mark@artforthejourney.org to make arrangements for classes or for a printable gift certificate! Proceeds benefit Art for the Journey programs…twice the joy and impact!

Join Art for the Journey for a night of art, food, drink, and pickleball! This "Mash-up" of ART and PICKLEBALL is a fun way to share the mission of Art for the Journey to transform lives through art and community!

This year, we have a super fun evening planned. There will be lots of art donated by local area artists, pickleball demos, pickleball courts for play, and lots of delicious food from the Sharper Palette, Belle Isle cocktails, a delicious assortment of fine wine, and a wonderful silent auction. You can play or you can simply watch and mingle! You can definitely see and bid on art, and enjoy the new and different ambience! Also, if you can not attend, you can register to bid on art during the silent auction right from home. We do hope to see you there!!!

Help Art for the Journey by attending the event, and you will make a difference in the lives of people ages five to 105! Art for the Journey seeks to deliver and promote positive mental health and well-being for those who have least access. This fun event will also help others!