Collectors’ Night
Annual auction
Collectors’ Night is the Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s annual gala that includes a cocktail reception, a silent auction, and an energetic live auction. We invite locals and out-of-towners alike to grow their contemporary art collection, bid on unique experiences, and connect with Richmond’s arts community.
Save the date for the 41st Annual Collectors’ Night on Saturday, May 1, 2027.
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Evening Impact
Collectors’ Night is VisArts’ most significant night of fundraising each year, and it’s what helps sustain our art-making, exhibitions, and programs.
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A Look back
Forty fantastic years of Collectors’ Night
At our most impactful Collectors’ Night in its 40 year history, VisArts welcomed 550 guests to our newly acquired building at 1914 W. Main St. for an unforgettable evening of live and silent auctions. On May 2, 2026, VisArts honored two special community members, awarding Frankie Slaughter with the Distinguished Service Award and Brad Pearson with the Shelly Shepherd Master Teacher Award.
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Photo Recap
Whether you missed the event or want to relive the magic, take a look at our photos from the 40th Annual Collectors' Night.
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Distinguished Service Award
For her long-standing commitment to VisArts, Frankie Slaughter is the 2026 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award.
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Shelly Shepherd Master Teacher
Brad Pearson, VisArts flameworking teacher, is named the 25th Annual Shelly Shepherd Master Teacher.
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Donating Artists
Jenny Bassett / Seth Bauserman / Anne Blackwell Thompson / Mary Beth Blackwood / Hampton Boyer / Franchell Mack Brown / Jordan Bruner / Damien Davis / Alezendria Decking / Paul Dispasquale / Sean Donlon / Mark Eanes / Amber Dawn Ellis / 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 / Kathleen Markowitz / Leigh Merrill / Cindy Neuschwander / Nathaniel Newcomb / Alex Nyerges / Corey Pemberton / Kevin Sabo / Alyssa Salomon / Diego Sanchez / Jude Schlotzhauer / Joe Seipel / Sharon Shapiro / Frankie Slaughter / Kiki Slaughter / Raven Nicole Smith / Josh Stover / Trish Tillman / Mark Tresize / Wendy Umanoff / Jeff Vick / Em White / Jere Williams / Dennis Winston / Aggie Zed
Committee members
KK Harris, Chair / Zach Hunt, Co-Chair / Kate Ackerly / Sally Ashburn / Jenny Bassett / Marcia Collier / Meghan Gehr Hubbard / Joanna Harris / Wendy Humble / Audra Kiewiet de Jonge / Eliza Lamb / Stephanie McGrath / Joseph Papa / Michael-Birch Pierce / Jane Sper / Maura Sinnenberg / Harriett Waldrop / Emily Wallace Wood