Please join us for a night of fun, fashion, food, and a unique design auction in our garden! The evening begins with registration and photo opportunities in our forecourt. Wear your most creative hats! The most inventive hat will be honored with our Milliner’s Award! Keep an eye on our social media for inspiration. Guests will proceed to our galleries for a signature cocktail, to preview auction items, and to enjoy installations by RVA Fashion Week’s Emerging Designers! Heavy hors d’ouevres and drinks will be served in our Library, Social Gallery, and on the back terrace. The live design auction will then take place in our tented garden, a truly special place! All sponsorships, table and ticket sales, and auction proceeds support The Branch’s mission to explore the impact of design in everyday life. We hope to see you there!

Caroline Scruggs is a thereminist, vocalist, and songwriter from Hampton Roads, Virginia. A life-long musician, she began playing the violin at age 5, pursued a degree in classical Vocal Performance at Christopher Newport University, and went on to make a name for herself as a vocalist in the traditional/swing jazz genres from Virginia to New Orleans. 

Shop work by Richmond Black & POC artists, awaken your ears with Jide Da DJ with an eclectic blend of Hip Hop, R&B, Afro Beats Music, enjoy mouth-watering food prepared by K&M Salmon Balls, & become mesmerized by the style & grace of Designer and Model Showcase by RVA Fashion Week preview.

Are you up for a challenge? PechaKucha RVA is returning to The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design on Thursday, March 9th, at 6 pm. The theme is "Design: The Creative Process." The ideal candidate will be a part of Richmond's artistic and design communities and present an approach to design from the personal process or broader community impact perspective. Selected participants will have 6 minutes and 40 seconds to present 20 slides lasting 20 seconds each relating to the event's theme. Please fill out the submission form below if you'd like to be one of ten presenters at this exciting in-person event. Submissions will close on Thursday, February 23rd, and the chosen applicants will be contacted by Friday, February 24th. If you have any questions, please get in touch with The Branch Museum's Programs Manager, Kristen Christian, at kristenc@branchmuseum.org.