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.
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.