BLOCK PARTY
our annual community celebration
The ART 180 Block Party is a neighborhood-wide celebration of creativity, 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.
This year, we’re filling 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.
Inside our Atlas Gallery, Office Hours brings 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 offers real talk and practical insight—no gatekeeping, just growth.
Office Hours slots are now open!
Here’s how it works:
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Read through the bios and choose the consultant(s) that matches your interests
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Book your slot(s)
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Join us Friday, May 2 for your scheduled sessions—and to enjoy the full Block Party experience!
Important details:
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Office Hours is broken into two blocks, each block has a different lineup of consultants. Block One is from 5:30-7 p.m. and Block Two is from 7-8:30 p.m.
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Each session is only 10 minutes long, so come prepared with some questions
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You can sign up for one slot per consultant—no double-dipping!
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However, you can sign up with as many consultants as you like (just one slot per consultant)
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Spots are limited—sign up early!
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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE
Support our 2025 Block Party, taking place Friday, May 2, 2025. Download our Block Party sponsorship document, below and reach out to be part of our event!
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