Brushstrokes for Hope and Health — Join Art for the Journey’s 10th Art Gala!

We are delighted to announce Brushstrokes for Hope and Health, Art for the Journey’s 10th annual Art Gala. Join us on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at The Virginia Museum of History and Culture for an unforgettable evening of stunning art, community, and purpose.

Art for the Journey continues to grow as a Richmond, Virginia non-profit and community arts resource! Each year, we work to gain support from the community at large in an effort to serve more people in need specifically to tap into well-being, promote positive mental and perhaps even physical health while doing so. Art for the Journey works within the intersection of art and health, at this years event we hope to showcase research showing how art is a means to well-being.

Bring your friends and enjoy choosing art that will help promote joy, togetherness and well-being to those who need it most!

What to expect:

• A premier Richmond arts experience featuring more than seventy professional artists exhibiting alongside Art for the Journey program participants.
• Beautiful original artwork available for purchase — every sale directly benefits artists and supports Art for the Journey’s programs.
• Food and refreshments, live conversation, and an elegant gallery atmosphere perfect for collectors and supporters.
• A celebration of art’s power to promote well-being and positive mental health across children, adults, veterans, and older adults from under-resourced communities.

Why this matters:

Art for the Journey is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through art and community engagement. Our programs are intentionally designed to promote mental health, reduce isolation, and build confidence through creative expression and volunteer support. Net proceeds from Brushstrokes for Hope and Health sustain these programs and strengthen the art community — meaning every purchase or gift helps a person in need access healing and connection through art.

Highlights:

• 10th annual gala! — a milestone celebration
• Over 70 professional artists + program participants exhibiting more than 200 works of art!
• Art for sale with net proceeds supporting programs and artists
• Elegant venue: The Virginia Museum of History and Culture
• Food, refreshments, and a lively, welcoming crowd

How you can help:

• Attend: Reserve your spot and plan to bring friends, family, and colleagues.
• Tickets
• Buy art: Purchasing art directly supports artists and funds Art for the Journey programs.
• View the art
• Sponsor: Corporate and individual sponsorships make an outsized impact — inquire for opportunities.
• Donate or send your sponsorship here
• Donate: Can’t attend? A tax-deductible donation keeps programs thriving.
• Volunteer: Help the night run smoothly and meet artists and participants.
• Register to volunteer
• Share: Amplify the event on social media and invite your network.
• Art for the Journey’s Facebook page
• Art for the Journey’s Instagram page