Brunch w/ Barrett
Brunch with Barrett at Lillie Pearl
Join Barrett Holmes Pitner: Philosopher, Author, and Educator
11:00 AM
Communal Altar
First Fridays: Communal Altar + celebration at the Maggie L Walker Statue in the downtown Arts District RVA. Music by: Plunky and Desiree Roots with special guests. Chromofore Art Space will partner with us and feature their exhibit, Rich Blue Hues.
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Screening + Panel
Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome Panel
Doors 5:30pm/8pm Social at Chromophore Art Space
309 N. Adams Street Richmond VA 23220
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Night of Altars
Community Night:
4-6pm Youth Altar-Making Workshop
6-8pm Community Night + Reception
Hosted by the Haus on Market Foundation in Petersburg, VA
Tuesday Verses
Poetry Night at Addis Restaurant. Featuring Americana, Roots, Blues artist Jonathan Paige Brown Jr.
8:00 PM
Opening Ceremony
Day of Reconciliation:
Join a group tour of the Civil War Museum, followed by a unity walk to the Emancipation and Freedom Monument at Browns Island for the opening ceremony of the Altars Festival.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
In the Beginning: Virginia, Along the Trail of Enslaved Africans
Altars Festival is proud to highlight this powerful experience led by Elegba Folklore Society — a guided journey through the historic Trail of Enslaved Africans in Richmond.
RSVP through Elegba Folklore Society
Day of Wellness at TAOU Studio
A full day to care for body, mind, and spirit — from wellness classes during the day to an intimate Tiny Desk-style performance in the evening.
RSVP Here
First Friday at Art Works
An evening of art, music, and shared remembrance — including curated communal altars and installations curated by local floral artist Christopher Flowers, and DMV textile artist Felicia Reed.
Conversation + Remembrance Workshops at Black Iris
Barrett Holmes Pitner discusses American freedom followed by Q+A, book signing, and two workshops: altar-building and songwriting.
Brunch with Barrett at Quirk
A meaningful brunch and dialogue with philosopher and founder Barrett Holmes Pitner on culture, connection, and community storytelling.
Altars Music Fest at Gallery5
An afternoon of music, food, and shared remembrance in the heart of the city.
Altars Festival Opening Ceremony
Join festival founder Barrett Holmes Pitner for a community walk + talk to launch Altars Festival 2025.
Altars Brunch + Conversation
Quirk Hotel
201 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
Sun, Nov 3, 2024
11 am - 2 pm Brunch | 2 pm Discussion
The Altars Art Exhibition
Art Works
320 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224
Fri, Oct 25, 2024 - Sun, Nov 17, 2024
Tues-Sun 11 am - 5 pm
First Friday Moon Market
Join the Altars Festival team for First Fridays Moon Market in historic Jackson Ward.
Community Care Night with Barrett Holmes Pitner
Meet and greet with festival founder Barrett Holmes Pitner for an evening of conversation and Q+A.