In the midst of an extremely difficult year, increasing recognition for Richmond creative organizations like The Martin Agency, Arts & Letters Creative Co, and VCU Brandcenter have shown the rest of the world what locals have long known -- that Richmond is one of...
From Pandemic to Protests: Chronicling Our Community During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic upended all of our lives this spring, Rachel Everett got together with photographer Tania del Carmen Fernandez to document how well Richmond is holding up. Their multimedia project is called #OnHoldAtHome. In March 2020, COVID-19 disrupted the...
Noah Scalin Joins The (Old) Navy
Old Navy was donating $30 million worth of clothing to families affected by COVID-19, and they wanted to let the world know. Veteran Richmond artist Noah Scalin was glad to help. Last month, Old Navy announced something big. They’re throwing their hat in the ring...
Essentially Invisible: The Impact of COVID-19 on RVA’s “Non-Essential” Businesses
All sorts of businesses around Richmond are trying to survive in the midst of quarantine; coming up with survival strategies has been even tougher for those deemed non-essential. With Governor Northam’s recent issue of a mandatory lockdown, it’s clear business won’t...
“Fresh Paint” Offers Fresh Look At Virginia’s Complicated History
For Richmond, 2018 is a time for us to come together to understand not only the present we live in, but the ways in which the past has influenced us. The Virginia Museum Of History & Culture is doing just that with their most recent installation, Fresh Paint:...
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