When

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Where

Murry N. DePillars Building
1000 West Broad St
Richmond, VA 23220

Two pictures are lined up side by side. On the left is an image of a man, Charon, propping his arm up on a ledge while wearing a blue, flowery broach. On the right is an image of a group of tables with many books laid on top. Individuals are looking through the books.

The Metal Program in the Department of Craft/Material Studies invites you to an afternoon with Charon Kransen, owner of Charon Kransen Arts NYC. Join us on Tuesday, March 25th at 2 PM for a discussion on contemporary jewelry, building a career in the field, and navigating this ever-evolving global landscape.

From 3:00 – 6:30 PM, we will host a book sale featuring a one-of-a-kind collection of jewelry and metalsmithing books, available exclusively through Charon Kransen Arts. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore rare and valuable resources!

Who: Charon Kransen
What: Conversation and Book Sale
When: March 25th, 2 – 3 PM Conversation | 3:00 – 6:30 PM Book Sale
Where: Murry N. DePillars Building, 1000 West Broad Street, Room 209, the Metals studio

Charon Kransen founded Charon Kransen Arts in 1993 to showcase innovative jewelry from around the world. His collection is one of the most distinctive in North America, featuring work from renowned and emerging artists.

As a recognized expert in contemporary jewelry, Charon Kransen lectures throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. He also holds an unparalleled inventory of exhibition catalogs on jewelry, metalwork, and design.
charonkransenarts.com