RVA Street Art Festival Strokes The First Brush

by | Aug 22, 2013 | ART

The “Paint the Walls” party held last night at the old, now repurposed GRTC bus depot brought local artists, fans, and non-profit groups out to start the RVA Street Art Festival off on the right foot.

The “Paint the Walls” party held last night at the old, now repurposed GRTC bus depot brought local artists, fans, and non-profit groups out to start the RVA Street Art Festival off on the right foot. The early afternoon rain cleared up and the beautiful Richmond sky made the perfect backdrop for some great early work on the exciting project.

About 500 people, a beer truck, and a number of food trucks helped keep the event going until about 8 PM. About 20 “up and coming” Richmond artists were actively painting, Art 180 had its own “Kids Wall” space set aside.

We’re still working on a larger story about the Street Art Festival, so check back soon, but until then, here are some details about the event and some photos from last nights shindig.

Via RVAStreetart.com:
Nationally and internationally acclaimed artists will join with RVA’s abundant local talent to create murals on the trolley barns, create sculpture using materials on site, offer local made crafts, food and drink, arts education activities for children, and focusing on expanding the conversation about transportation options and potential in Richmond. All proceeds benefit the programs at Art 180.

The festival will showcase the creative power of street art, liven up the drab walls and attract people to the immense outdoor art gallery as well as spark a creative discussion about transportation. Spectators will watch large murals and sculptures come to life and color and creativity explode on site all while being able to interact with the artists.

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner is the former editor of GayRVA and RVAMag from 2013 - 2017. He’s now the Richmond Bureau Chief for Radio IQ, a state-wide NPR outlet based in Roanoke. You can reach him at BradKutnerNPR@gmail.com




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