Tom robinson virginia

Robinson, who now lives in Moon, Virginia, says his first choice is to see the building remain the home of Gallery5, which his daughter, Amanda, once ran. He says he told them he would help the group finance it. But his own efforts to guide the venue to surer footing have proven to be an uphill battle with its young, evolving board, he says, none of whom are full-time employees of the nonprofit.

The small Gallery5 board of directors, which held a strategic meeting on its 12th anniversary in April, remains steadfastly focused on providing an independent community arts place. Members have started a campaign toward purchasing the property, according to its board chairman, Prabir Mehta. He also feels that the nonprofit holds too many free events for the community, he says.

Mehta points out that Gallery5 runs one free event a month on First Fridays as well as live music and board games for free on Wednesdays. Most of its arts events charge, he says, though steady repairs have been a drain on resources.

Tom Robinson.

Robinson originally bought the double-bow Italianate building at W. Marshall St. He has spoken at Richmond events about its fascinating history. All of that started there. Robinson admits he was shocked by the price the brokerage put on the property. Robinson gave SVN a six-month listing. By Aug. Style Weekly provides insightful, revealing and tenacious coverage of the arts, culture and food scenes of Richmond, Virginia, illuminating diverse and interesting people, issues, places and events in the metro region.