Gallery show

Posted on by richtarbell

Opening Reception

Friday, January 2nd, 5-7PM

Artist Talk 

Thursday, January 22nd, 5-6PM

Exhibit dates

Jan 2 – Jan 31

Gallery Hours

M-F, 8-4, Sat & Sun 8-2 

Studio IX Gallery in IX Art Park

969 2nd ST SE, Charlottesville VA

About the exhibit

INSTRUMENTAL – An interactive exhibit featuring life-size guitar portraits and unique photographs of other instruments used to create the soundtrack of the Charlottesville music community.

About the artist 

Rich Tarbell is a portrait photographer and archivist who has made Charlottesville his home since arriving to attend the University of Virginia in 1987. He is active in the local music community and in 2017 published the book “Regarding Charlottesville Music,” which led to a feature interview on NPR’s “World Cafe” radio program. Locally you can catch him in the wild snapping shots of his faithful collaborators in rock, Shagwüf, or the Americana troubadours Chamomile & Whiskey. As a frequent contributor to Dürty Nelly’s notorious parking lot truck stage concerts, Rich loves an outdoor show with his loyal golden retriever, Mazzy Starr. Note: Rich is currently accepting pre-orders on his website for the reissue of the “Regarding Charlottesville Music” hardcover book, which is expected to ship in early 2026.  

“Regarding Charlottesville Music” book reissue

Posted on by richtarbell

I never saw this day coming but I have been offered the chance to reprint my 2018 portrait book and oral history “Regarding Charlottesville Music” in its original hardcover design and coffee table size and most importantly, at the same price as when it was first released. Pre-orders are being accepted now through Christmas Day and it is expected to ship in January (pre-order link). The book has aged well and only minimal updates will be made in the reissue version. Contact me with any questions you may have or to arrange payment.