The ART 180 Block Party is a neighborhood-wide celebration of the creativity of the young people in our programs, community, and collective joy—rooted in intergenerational knowledge-sharing and inspired by the legacy of Richmond changemakers like John Mitchell Jr., Maggie Walker, and Ethel Bailey Furman.

Every year, we  fill the block with youth-led art activities, live music, DJs, local food trucks, yoga in the street, a Maker Space, and performances that transform the block with a palpable creative BUZZ.

This year, inside our Atlas Gallery, we hosted a special Block Party only activity called Office Hours, which brought together Richmond’s boldest creatives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for free, one-on-one 10-minute advice sessions. Designed for young people and open to the broader community, Office Hours offered real talk and practical insight—no gatekeeping, just growth.