Upcoming Exhibition
The Art of Mad Hatter
On view beginning April 1, the Mad Hatter Art Exhibition offers a first look at this year’s Art & Design Auction selections, featuring standout works from artists around the country. For the first time, the full collection of auction items will be on view at The Branch ahead of the event — inviting visitors to spend time with exceptional art, discover favorites, and consider the stories behind the work before bidding begins.
The exhibition serves as a lead-up to the Mad Hatter Art & Design Auction on Friday, April 24 at 6 pm, with all proceeds supporting The Branch’s exhibitions, programs, and the care of our historic home.
Sponsored By:
BOB Architecture | Brand Federation | Elmwood Fund | Gilbane | McKinnon and Harris | Mid-Century Morris | Niamtu Cosmetic Facial Surgery | Reliable Payments
Exhibitions
New Exhibition
Undeniable: The Designs of Christian Siriano + Ashley Longshore
Designer Christian Siriano and artist Ashley Longshore believe fashion and art should welcome everyone. Their work encourages people to show up without apology.
Siriano designs clothing for people of all sizes and gender expressions, proving that confidence belongs to everyone. Longshore paves a colorful path for pop art and fashion to coexist. Through her art, she challenges conventions and champions individuality.
Together they show how fashion and art can change how we see ourselves and the world.
Presented by The Branch Museum of Design and VCUarts.
Sponsored By:
Rachel Grove Dalton | Elmwood Fund | AMP Up Experiences, LLC | Daniel & Company, Inc. | Rob & Jean Estes | Richmond Region Tourism | VCUarts Pollak Society | Atlantic Union Bank | Baskervill | Cassie Lane Med Spa | Cindy Buckler | Caley Shaffer Cantrell | CKG Foundation | Carson Ashby Events | Kristen Cavallo | Jack Cooper & Hilton Farmer | Diversity Richmond | Virginia Edmunds | Rob & Gloria Hargett | Dougal Hewitt | Susan Hochradel-Feeley | Shelley Huntington & Brooke Hughes | Ivey Design Group | Rebecca Keller | KELLEY KOUTURE | LaDIFF | Jennifer Little & Brickford Brown | Emily Millhiser | Petersburg Area Art League | Alexandra & Brock Saunders | Bob & Robbin Steele | Kenneth & Lauren Tucker | The Valentine | YouDecide
April 1, 2026 | 12:00 PMThe Art of Mad Hatter
On view beginning April 1, the Mad Hatter Art Exhibition offers a…
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January 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Undeniable: The Designs of Christian Siriano + Ashley Longshore
Designer Christian Siriano and artist Ashley Longshore believe fashion and art s…
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September 10, 2025 | 10:00 AM
Confluence
Confluence is a solo exhibition featuring the work of Vietnamese American artist Kenny N…
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July 24, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Ruined
Curated by John Ryland of Richmond-based Classified Moto, Ruined showcases the raw creativity and…
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July 24, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Refined: The Design of Vespa
From Italian ingenuity to contemporary cool, Refined explores the enduring legacy of one of the m…
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June 19, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Echoes of Us
Curated by Kasidi Jordan, Echoes of Us is a dynamic group exhibition showcasing the work of over…
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June 19, 2025 | 12:00 PM
(re)Framing Protest (NOW): Design + Hope
(re)Framing Protest (NOW) Design + Hope expands on the powerful 2022 show with new programming an…
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March 6, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Charles Gillette: Genius by Nature
A master of landscape architecture, Charles Gillette (1886-1969) shaped the distinctive ‘Virginia…
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March 6, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Habitat Stewardship
This immersive exhibit connects fine art representations of the natural world with modern design…
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January 24, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Camden Whitehead: A Visual Manifesto
Camden Whitehead: A Visual Manifesto,…
