I've been to the vcu gallery.

If you know where education city is, just ask the guard to direct you to the VCU building. The gallery is inside the school building, just right of the main entrance...although I am not sure exactly when it is open for visitors, etc. You should just ask. The guards there are friendly enough, and as a visitor I have always felt quite welcome there--although it could be because my sister is a student there. :)