Superhero posters were completed by students in the Girls CAN program, run by the Chester Family YMCA in Chester, Virginia. Girls CAN is a girl empowerment group for elementary and middle school girls in Greenleigh Mobile Home Park. In summer 2017, students in Girls CAN worked with two graphic designers, to create posters of themselves as superheroes. First they pondered a problem in the world they’d like to fix and the outfits their superheroes would wear. Then they drew portraits…

Celebrating the winning work in the inaugural Virginia by Design Awards, The Branch will exhibit images and collateral from the recognized projects.

A panel discussion focusing on Virginia Union University, its history, and the 1899 Industrial Hall. Industrial Hall is one of the original nine buildings on VUU’s campus designed by noted architect John H. Coxhead. A two-phase rehabilitation project will restore this building into a center for arts and creativity which will house VUU’s growing art collection. Pre-registration required and available on their website.

An architectural tour of the historic home, the Branch House. See rooms rarely opened to the public and discover the distinctive architectural features that make this Tudor-Revival home, designed by renowned architect John Russell Pope, an important historic and cultural landmark. Registration can be found on their website. ($, Free for members)

For thirty-five years Catherine Roseberry and Rob Womack, working at Coloratura, have been using furniture as a canvas for a thorough exploration of the arts of the past. Woven into the surface design of each piece may be inspirations from painting, music, film, literature or applied arts such as furniture, textile, graphic and automobile design. The exhibition will present many privately commissioned works never before publicly displayed.

For 35 years two Richmond-area artists been transforming furniture pieces into works of art which have adorned private homes or been displayed in major museums. Join Catherine and Rob for a discussion of their work, and a guided tour through the galleries discussing pieces individually. Light refreshments will be provided. Advance registration is required. ($, Free for Members)

For 35 years two Richmond-area artists been transforming furniture pieces into works of art which have adorned private homes or been displayed in major museums. Join Catherine and Rob for a discussion of their work, and a guided tour through the galleries discussing pieces individually. Light refreshments will be provided. Advance registration is required. ($, Free for Members)

An architectural tour of the historic home, the Branch House. See rooms rarely opened to the public and discover the distinctive architectural features that make this Tudor-Revival home, designed by renowned architect John Russell Pope, an important historic and cultural landmark. Registration can be found on their website. ($, Free for members)

Cynthia’s work explores the physicality and emotional weight of constructed spaces, particularly the home. Working first in carved wax, she casts elements in pewter which are added to her illustrations to create “three-dimensional drawings.” She will be on site Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week from noon-4pm. Stop by and see what she’s up to!

Join Catherine and Rob for a discussion of their work, and a guided tour through the galleries discussing pieces individually. Light refreshments will be provided. Advance registration is required. ($, Free for members)

An architectural tour of the historic home, the Branch House. See rooms rarely opened to the public and discover the distinctive architectural features that make this Tudor-Revival home, designed by renowned architect John Russell Pope, an important historic and cultural landmark. Registration can be found on their website. ($, Free for members)

Saturday is all about 2D Design – house tours, sketching, map-making, and a team activity. Sunday is focused on 3D Design – activities on the basics of building strong structures, including an egg drop. For students entering 1st through 5th grade. Registration is required, you can register for a single day or both.

An architectural tour of the historic home, the Branch House. See rooms rarely opened to the public and discover the distinctive architectural features that make this Tudor-Revival home, designed by renowned architect John Russell Pope, an important historic and cultural landmark. Registration can be found on their website. ($, Free for members)

Information about Mrs. Beulah Branch, her life, and the work done this summer restoring her bedroom will be in the Long Gallery. Come peak into the life of the lady of the house.

(Im)permanence invites the viewer into a dialogue between society, intimate spaces, and the fleeting moments that exist within nature and the permanence of the architecture that surrounds us. The pieces featured by Cynthia Myron in this exhibition are a culmination of works revealing passing of individual memory, emotional weight, and lasting recollection that exists within constructed spaces.

Lead by David London, hear the incredible true stories of Barnum's life. Encounter genuine artifacts from Barnum's career. Limited seating, recommended for 16 and older.

Learn about holiday celebrations that occurred in The Branch House and a guided tour through the historically accurate decorations. December 1 December 15 December 22 December 29

They will provide all of the materials you need to create your sugary and sweet gingerbread house. Enjoy wine and heavy holiday hors d’oeuvres as you decorate.

Did you know The Branch House was built as a winter holiday home for the Branch Family? See the house dressed up the way it was meant to be: there will be warm drinks, cookies, festive activities, and fun for the whole family. The Branch is a Hospitality Stop on the Fan District Association Holiday House Tour December 8th and 9th

See the amazing sculptures of accomplished Architect Sandy Bond. His focus on materials in his architectural projects is translated into his sculptural works where he uses common industrial materials: structural steel, glass, wood, Plexiglas or concrete. Each work is a spatial exploration done in the abstract.

James Garrison, an architect with over 35 years of experience in historic preservation will speak about the important role of The Branch House in Richmond’s history as well as its importance for the legacy of its architect John Russell Pope. Garrison’s work has included research and restoration work on many National Historic Landmark structures including the National Gallery of Art and several state capitols. He is the author of “Mastering Tradition, The Residential Architecture of John Russell Pope.”

Twenty-first century Richmonders struggle with Monument Avenue’s meaning. The street has always sent different signals to different communities. Early residents saw both the future and the past in its composition.

Caroline Rennolds Milbank, a fashion historian and author, will speak about her ancestor Beulah Gould Branch as a young woman travelling abroad for the first time. From Beulah’s diaries and letters home come tales of adventure, danger, a growing passion for art, history and even flirtation.

Coloratura will return to lecture on their work and the five pieces that remain at The Branch Museum, The Conjuror Revealed Panels. Their work combines furniture, art history, illustration, and painting to create heirloom-quality pieces. Coloratura will lecture on works past, present, and future, and will discuss the timelines and lifetimes of their work.

The engaging 28-foot long architectural site model will be on display along with beautiful park renderings and exciting images highlighting the park plans. View the scale model of downtown Richmond and participate in an interactive model-building activity, inspired by BridgePark’s “Learning By Design” educational curriculum. Materials and prompts will be provided for kids young and old to build their own parks with the help of professional designers.

London architect Culley will present a lecture on his work from the time of the VMFA, then on to various works of quite varied scales before coming back to Richmond for the downtown BridgePark intiative. Peter’s studio has a reputation for interrogating the principles of a project and also the boundaries of the disciplines it operates within. Advance registration required; Tickets are non-refundable.