OPENING RECEPTION: "A COMMONWEALTH IN BLOOM" by BLACKWELL BOTANICALS
Main gallery
Thursday, April 16th
5:00-8:00 pm
A Commonwealth in Bloom
Celebrating Virginia Flower Farmers
We are thrilled to introduce a beautiful collection from Anne Blackwell Thompson to our Main Gallery! An opening reception for her solo show, A Commonwealth in Bloom, will be held on April 16th from 5-8pm.
"Each specimen in A Commonwealth in Bloom reflects five years of traveling across Virginia, harvesting flowers from a remarkable community of flower farmers and growers. Shaped by the land, the season, and the hands that cultivate it, this work is rooted in relationships, horticulture, and a shared stewardship of the land. Each specimen reflects the kindness, dedication, and enduring spirit of Virginia’s flower farming community."
A Commonwealth in Bloom by Anne Blackwell Thompson will be on view in our Main Gallery April 18 - May 9, 2026.
OPENING RECEPTION: "My Head in the Clouds" by Carol Barber
Pink gallery
Thursday, April 16th
5:00-8:00 pm
In the Pink Gallery, we will be featuring a new collection of work from Virginia-based artist, Carol Barber. Join us in celebrating the opening of her solo show, My Head in the Clouds, on April 16th from 5-8pm.
"This exhibition is a collection of work created in three distinct ways. It conveys a lightness of atmosphere and an optimistic, somewhat detached feeling from reality."
My Head in the Clouds by Carol Barber will be on view in the Pink Gallery April 18 - May 9, 2026.
VIRGINIA PYE BOOK SIGNING
QUirk gallery
APRIL 19th
Sunday, 11:00am - 1:00 pm
About Marriage and Other Monuments:
In the summer of 2020, as social justice protests and the removal of Confederate monuments rock the city of Richmond, the marriages of two estranged sisters implode, one fractured by hidden financial ruin, the other by activism that alienates. The collapse forces them to turn to each other while their husbands conspire in a racial reckoning their ancestors never dreamed of.
Early praise:
“A fascinating and audacious novel about family, marriage, and a society in flux.”—Kirkus
“A riveting contemporary narrative that intertwines suspenseful family drama with powerful themes of social justice.”-- Bruce Holsinger, Culpability, Oprah Book Club pick
“The personal is political in this smart, engaging novel.” -- Alice Elliott Dark, Fellowship Point
“Superb.”-- Alice Randall, Black Bottom Saints
“Fans of Ann Napolitano and Mary Beth Keane: Buy this novel immediately!”-- Joanna Rakoff, My Salinger Year
“A marvelous tale…a moving drama...written with a faith that justice can prevail if people of good will make it happen."-- Christopher Tilghman, On the Tobacco Coast, Mason’s Retreat
About Virginia Pye:
Virginia Pye’s most recent novel, Marriage and Other Monuments, called “fascinating and audacious” by Kirkus Reviews, is set in Richmond in the summer of 2020. She is also the author of three award-winning historical novels and a collection of short stories. A longtime former local, she’s excited to share her latest with Richmond!
TINY TREASURES: DIY CHARM NECKLACE WORKSHOP
LED BY EMMA NEUHAUS OF HEART & CRAFT
THURSDAY, APRIL 23RD
5:30-7:30 PM
In this guided workshop, guests will design and assemble a statement charm necklace using tarnish-proof chain, fixtures, and a thoughtfully curated collection of up to 5 mixed-metal, pearl, and sculptural charms.
Inspired by heirloom jewelry with a modern sensibility, each participant will learn composition and finishing techniques to create a piece that feels both personal and enduring. Whether attending with your mother, daughter, or in celebration of someone you love, this two-hour creative experience is the perfect lead-up to Mother's Day (or girl's night out!), offering the opportunity to craft a wearable keepsake designed to last.
Ticket includes a Lobby Bar credit so you can grab a specialty beverage of your choice to sip while you craft!
Additional standard and premium charms will be available for purchase on-site.