RICHMOND, Va. - The City of Richmond, in partnership with the Public Art Commission and Gilpin Community Farm, will unveil a new public art gateway on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 1 p.m. The event will be held at Gilpin Community Farm, and Mayor Danny Avula is scheduled to attend.

The installation-designed by Richmond artist Barry O'Keefe-serves as a visual landmark celebrating creativity and community collaboration. The featured event poster, created using 100-year-old maple wood type from Richmond's historic Pizzini Press, highlights the city's longstanding printmaking tradition and the artist's dedication to local craft. The installation consists of a cast-iron gateway arch and seating that feature carved relief botanical and historical motifs honoring visionary Gilpin residents Charles S. Gilpin and Lillie Estes as well as local flora and fauna.

Saturday's program will include remarks from city leaders, partner organizations, and community members, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

To preserve the impact of the unveiling, images of the artwork will not be shared publicly until after the event.

Event Details

What: Public Art Gateway Unveiling

When: Saturday, December 13, at 1 p.m.

Where: Gilpin Community Farm , 1420 St. Peter Street, Richmond, VA 23220

Who: City of Richmond, Public Art Commission, Gilpin Community Farm, partner organizations, and Richmond residents

For more information about the City of Richmond Public Art Program, visit: https://www.rva.gov/index.php/planning-development-review/public-art-commission