Collectors’ Night
Celebrating 40 years of Collectors’ Night
Saturday, may 2, 2026
Join the Visual Arts Center of Richmond on Saturday, May 2 for an evening of live and silent auctions to support our mission and programs. This year we will celebrate 40 years of Richmond’s longest-running annual art auction! Additionally, VisArts will honor two special community members with the Distinguished Service Award and Shelly Shepherd Master Teacher Award.
Interested in table sponsorships? Please reach out to our development team at [email protected]. Individual tickets go on sale March 9.
About Collectors’ Night
Collectors’ Night is the Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s annual 400-person gala that includes a cocktail reception, a silent auction, and an energetic live auction. Join us to grow your contemporary art collection, bid on unique experiences, and connect with your local art community at this lively and impactful event. Proceeds from the event support VisArts’ annual art-making, exhibitions, and programs.
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Distinguished Service Award
Frankie Slaughter is this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Service Award for her sustained and extraordinary commitment to the organization.
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Shelly Shepherd Master Teacher
Brad Pearson is this year’s Shelly Shepherd Master Teacher for his excellence in teaching flameworking classes.
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Donating Artists
Jenny Bassett / Seth Bauserman / Anne Blackwell Thompson / Hampton Boyer / Franchell Mack Brown / Jordan Bruner / Damien Davis / Amber Dawn / Alezandria Decking / Paul Dispasquale / Sean Donlon / Mark Eanes / Michelle Erickson / Suzanna Fields / Josh George / Riley Goodman / Dave Henderson / Federico Infante / Sarah Irvin / Susan Iverson / Bashar + Roula Jarjour / Aimee Joyaux / Elliot Keely / Yeonsoo Kim / Colin Knight / Jake Lahah / Raven Larcom / Madelanne League / Pedro Ledesma III / Nicole Levaque / Matt Lively / Tara Locklear / Kandy Lopez / Leigh Merrill / Nathaniel Newcomb / Alex Nyerges / Corey Pemberton / Kevin Sabo / Diego Sanchez / Jude Schlotzhauer / Joe Seipel / Sharon Shapiro / Kiki Slaughter / Frankie Slaughter / Raven Nicole Smith / Josh Stover / Trish Tillman / Mark Tresize / Wendy Umanoff / Jeff Vick / Em White / Jere Williams / Dennis Winston / Nate Young / Aggie Zed
Committee members
KK Harris, Chair / Zach Hunt, Co-Chair / Audra Kiewiet de Jonge / Beth Sinnenberg / Eliza Lamb / Emily Wallace Wood / Harriett Waldrop / Jane Sper / Jenny Bassett / Joanna Harris / Joseph Papa / Kate Ackerly / Marcia Collier / Maura Sinnenberg / Meghan Gehr Hubbard / Michael-Birch Pierce / Sally Ashburn / Stephanie McGrath / Wendy Humble
EVENING Impact
This art auction is VisArts’ most significant night of fundraising each year, and it’s what helps sustain our programming year-round. Learn how your generosity impacts the VisArts community:
2025 Collectors’ Night
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Photo Recap
Whether you wish to relive the magic or see what you missed out on, here's your chance.
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Awards
Collectors’ Night gives us the opportunity to honor two exceptional community members who are dedicated to VisArts’ mission.
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Artists
Our incredible artists are what make Collectors' Night one of the city's premier art auctions. Check out who contributed to Collectors' Night in 2025.
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