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	Opening Soon! *Dominion Exhibition Series presents* American Ruins Sept. 9–Nov. 28, 2010 Uncover a visual record of ancient ruins on the American landscape. See nearly 50 photographs by Arthur Drooker that capture the essence of our shared American past. Explore geographic, architectural and historic diversity, from ancient Native American dwellings in the southwest, to remains of Gilded Age mansions on the east coast, to Civil War-era ruins in the south, to colonial settlements in the mid-Atlantic, to a ghost town in the west. Attend the Opening Reception. See American Ruins featured on CBS Sunday Morning. LOOK UP! Architectural Walking Tour Series begins in September. Download the poster. See more exciting upcoming events. Join us for some window shopping! The Virginia Center for Architecture has received a $90,000 challenge grant by the Robert G. Cabell III and Maude Morgan Cabell Foundation to restore the leaded-glass windows in its largest gallery, the Great Hall. Age has caused the windows’ lead frames, which hold the characteristic rectangular- and diamond-shaped panes in place, to buckle. In some cases, the panes have cracked or come away from the frames. Without restoration, the gallery will become unusable. Read more. For every dollar you give, the Cabell Foundation will match it, dollar-for-dollar, up to $90,000. Please make a gift today to help meet this challenge! The Center relies on volunteers! To join our amazing team of volunteers, contact Jaime Waite at (804) 237-1762. . Livable Communities for Virginia What is a livable community? Explore how the principles of livability apply to the diverse cities, towns, and villages in the Commonwealth of Virginia. See the online Livable Communities for Virginia exhibition, and take advantage of resources for students and teachers. Now on Permanent Exhibit: The House That Pope Built The Virginia Center for Architecture celebrates two years of bringing architecture to life with the opening of a permanent exhibit on its headquarters building, built in 1919 by architect John Russell Pope, FAIA. The House That Pope Built includes photographs, narrative, and other educational media that shed light on the house -- a 27,000-square-foot Tudor-Revival mansion -- in addition to John Kerr Branch, the patron who commissioned its construction; the architect; the house's interiors; its setting on Richmond's historic Monument Avenue; and Compton Wynyates, the 15th/16th-century English country house that inspired the building's design. What else is going on at the Center? Take a look at our upcoming tours and other special programs Check out the latest offerings from the VCA Museum Shop On the Washington Post's list of 5 More Reasons to Visit Richmond Now: The Virginia Center for Architecture! See where Virginia's buildings rank in the AIA's poll of America's favorite architecture