
A Community-Anchored Event Venue in Richmond. Diversity Richmond offers three distinct rentable spaces under one roof, totaling roughly 725 person capacity across the venue. The 13,000 sq ft Main Event Hall accommodates 500 standing or 300 seated for weddings, receptions, performances, and large gatherings. The Small Event Hall hosts up to 150 standing or 80 seated for mid-size events. The Iridian Art Gallery and Conference Room seats 50–75 and pulls double duty as a working artist exhibition space. All three spaces are ADA accessible and include event support staff, A/V equipment, and flexible setup times. The venue is operated by Diversity Richmond, a nonprofit organization advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion and community engagement in Central Virginia.
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Diversity Richmond was founded in 1999 as the Gay Community Center of Richmond and rebranded in 2015 for broader inclusivity. The nonprofit operates a community gathering space, the Iridian Art Gallery, Diversity Thrift, and Virginia Pride, all anchored at its Sherwood Avenue facility serving LGBTQ+ individuals and families across Central Virginia.