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Chief strategy officer and deputy director for strategic planning, government and board relations, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond
photo by Shandell Taylor
photo by Shandell Taylor
Chief strategy officer and deputy director for strategic planning, government and board relations, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond
Virginia Business// June 27, 2024//
Caprice Bragg first visited the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on a weekday in 2017 while interviewing for the role she’d eventually land. The Chinese “Terracotta Army” exhibit was on display, and she recalls how the museum’s atrium was filled with light and people. “I really was struck by how busy the museum was and how accessible it was,” she says.
It’s been seven years since Bragg’s first visit, but she still steals away at lunchtime or caps off her day by walking through one of the galleries. In addition to the “extraordinary privilege and joy” she feels working at the museum, she loves seeing people of all ages discover and connect with exhibits. “Art can be a conduit for self-discovery and history and community,” she says.
A gratifying day might involve working with members of the museum’s two boards, along with senior leadership or committee members, to address a complicated issue or strategic objective that supports the museum’s mission. Bragg also works with colleagues on a wide range of projects, like completing a strategic plan for the museum or hosting member travel programs.
It’s a far cry from practicing tax law, where her career began. Bragg credits a mentor with sparking her career pivot; she got hooked on philanthropy working at the Cleveland Foundation, followed by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Now, she’s connected a childhood love of art and museums with her background in law. “If you’re fortunate enough, you can bridge one dream with another.”
