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About the Event

The Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s Craft + Design is a contemporary craft show that has garnered a reputation for showcasing the finest in museum-quality craft. The show is held in the historic Main Street Station’s train shed and draws more than 9,000 guests to shop the work of 170+ artists from all over the country. Since the inaugural show in 1964, Craft + Design has become more than just a craft show. Today, it’s a weekend-long event featuring live artist demonstrations, family-friendly workshops, and local food and drink.

Craft + Design is the signature event of the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, a nonprofit community arts center located in the heart of Richmond’s Fan District.

Friday, Nov. 22
6 – 9pm
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McKinnon and Harris Patrons’ Preview Party

Featuring

Hors d’oeuvres
Wine and cocktails
Beer from Bingo Beer Co
Awards for exhibiting artists

Tickets

Access included in Weekend Pass!
$60 for VisArts members
$65 for the general public

Cocktail attire recommended

Saturday, Nov. 23
9:30 – 11am
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Richmond Magazine Rise + Shine

Featuring

Coffee and tea
Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar
Light brunch fare
Exclusive early shopping access
Complimentary gift wrapping

Tickets

Access included in Weekend Pass!
$35 for VisArts members
$40 for the general public

Saturday – Sunday, Nov. 23 – 24
11am – 5pm
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General Admission Shopping

Tickets

Access included in Weekend Pass!

One-day: $15 | Two-day: $25

*VisArts members receive one or two free general admission tickets, depending on their membership level. These tickets can be claimed online or at will call. You also may pick up your tickets at VisArts’ front desk.

Education Wing

Free family friendly art-making space for guests to explore the art media taught at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond

Free to the general public

Getting to main street station + Parking

BY TRAIN

Out-of-town guests can take Amtrak trains directly to Main Street Station.

BY CAR

Public metered parking is available in the lots surrounding Main Street Station. Street parking is available throughout Shockoe Bottom, and several paid parking garages are located within a short walk.

VALET PARKING

Valet parking is free to all guests on Friday night during the McKinnon and Harris Patrons’ Preview Party.

BY BUS

GRTC Pulse runs down Broad Street, from Willow Lawn to Rockett’s Landing, every 15 minutes. Rides are free. Hop off directly in front of Main Street Station.

CRAFT + DESIGN COMMITTEE

Marcia Collier, Chair

Sally Ashburn, Co-Chair

Jenny Bassett

Adrienne Cole Johnson

Susan Craven Johnson

Stacy Curtis

Jessica Haddad

Lissie Lowsley-Williams

Stephanie McGrath

Bosha Nelson

Michael-Birch Pierce

Celia Rafalko

Stephanie Ruffin

Wendy Shannon

Melody Short

Beth Sinnenberg

Maura Sinnenberg

Lynn Spitzer

Clare Tilton

Karin Walker

Melanie Wynne

View the VisArts Board of Directors here.

Craft + Design Over the Years

1964

First exhibit, "A Sculptor's Crafts" is presented with 70 artists and craftsmen.

1976

Craft Fair moves to Richmond Arena.

1985

Hand Workshop moves to the historic Virginia Dairy Building at 1812 West Main Street, reuniting all programming in one facility.

2007

Craft + Design show moves to the Science Museum of Virginia.

2017

Craft + Design show moves to Main Street Station and greets 10,000 visitors.

About the Visual Arts Center of Richmond

Since 1963, the Visual Arts Center of Richmond (VisArts) has helped adults and youth explore their creativity and make art. Each year, VisArts offers 1,500 visual and creative arts classes and touches the lives of more than 50,000 people through its classes, community programs, exhibitions, and special events.

About the Event

Friday, Nov. 226 – 9pm—

McKinnon and Harris Patrons’ Preview Party

Saturday, Nov. 239:30 – 11am—

Richmond Magazine Rise + Shine

Saturday – Sunday, Nov. 23 – 24 11am – 5pm—

General Admission Shopping

Education Wing

Getting to main street station + Parking

CRAFT + DESIGN COMMITTEE

Craft + Design Over the Years

About the Visual Arts Center of Richmond

Friday, Nov. 22
6 – 9pm
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Saturday, Nov. 23
9:30 – 11am
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Saturday – Sunday, Nov. 23 – 24
11am – 5pm
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