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Joan Brock

Aug 30, 2023

Living Legends 2023: JOAN P. BROCK

Brock embraces the art of philanthropy, as well as philanthropy through art. A longtime art collector and patron, the Norfolk native donated $34 million to the Chrysler Museum of Art in 2022. Her gift funded endowments for two curator posts and included 40 pieces from her private collection, including works by John Singer Sargent, Winslow […]

Joan Brock has long been a supporter of Norfolk’s Chrysler Museum of Art. Photo by Mark Rhodes
Sep 29, 2022

Supporting the ‘shining star’

Artwork adorns almost every wall of Joan Brock’s immaculate and welcoming Oceanfront home. It’s in the powder room and big, open kitchen. It takes pride of place in a downstairs office and over a fireplace mantle. Large, framed pieces dominate a bright stairwell landing and cozy upstairs sitting room. It’s the accumulation of a passion […]

May 31, 2022

Joan Brock makes $34M gift to Chrysler Museum

The Chrysler Museum of Art, in Norfolk, announced Tuesday that Hampton Roads philanthropist Joan Brock has donated $34 million, including 40 works of art and two position endowments. The gift will also support the expansion of the Perry Glass Studio. Joan Brock, a longstanding supporter of the Chrysler Museum, was the first woman to preside […]

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