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November, 22 2009 - The Visual Arts Center of Richmond's 45th Annual Craft and Design Show

What: 45th Annual Craft and Design Show

Where: Science Museum of Virginia

When: Saturday, November 21 - Sunday, November 22, 2009

Time: Saturday, November 21 10am-6pm and Sunday, November 22 11am-5pm

Ticket Prices: $12 Public, $10 VACR Members and $15 Weekend Pass

Beneficiary: The Visual Arts Center of Richmond

Presenting Sponsor(s): Dominion Power

Sponsors: Sponsor - McGuire Woods; Award Sponsors - BB&T, EcoSupply Center, Custis and Donna Hofstetter, Hoover & Strong, Pamela and Bill Irvin, The Phoenix; Friend Sponsors - Nancy and Scott Belleman, Cary and Fred Dabney, Yvonne and Charles Gold, Martha and Charles Johnson, Frances Lewis, Kathie and Steve Markel, Deborah Mihaloff and Alan Kirshner, Fanny and Gil Rosenthal, Ann and Jerry Samford, Carolyn and John Snow, Nancy and Paul Springman, Sharon Walker and Rick Toscan, Neely and Thomas Winston; Preview Beverage Sponsors - Barboursville Vineyards, Virginia Wine, Skyy Vodka, Cooper Vineyards, Wild Turkey Bourbon, White Hall Vineyards, Bream Vineyards and Prince Michel

Board of Directors: Ed Cook (Chair), Anne Grier (Vice Chair), Priscilla Burbank (Secretary) Don Mosman (Treasurer), Pam Anderson, Maurice Beane, Scott Blackwell, Jane Brooke, Vivian Buzzard, Kelly Chenault, Katie Gilstrap, William Ginter, Kathryn Gray, George Hostetler, Brian Jackson, C.N. Jenkins, Jr., Abby Moore, Carter Reid, Dee Ann Remo, Howard Risatti, Jay Sharpe, Dawn Siegel, Bela Sood, David Sylvia, H.C. Thaxton

Blacktie Photos by: Rachel Teyssier

Visual Arts Center of Richmond's 45th Annual Craft and Design Show
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The Visual Arts Center of Richmond held the 45th Annual Craft and Design Show on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, 2009 at the Science Museum of Virginia. 

Returning to the Rotunda, this year's event featured 75 artists in a wide array of media.  The event opened with a preview on Friday evening for Patrons of The Visual Arts Center.  700 people mingled and shopped while enjoying music from the 1960's in honor of the 45th anniversary of the Craft and Design Show.  

The crowds continued throughout the rest of the weekend making this year's event a huge success. Artists from 17 States including past Craft and Design Show award winners showed off their work in ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, wood and mixed media.

The Visual Arts Center of Richmond engages the community in the creative process through the visual arts.  The Visual Arts Center of Richmond believes there is a creative spirit in all of us that nourishes our humanity and enriches our society.