InLight Richmond 2016 takes over Scott’s Addition TONIGHT

by | Nov 11, 2016 | ART

InLight Richmond is one of the best art festivals the city has to offer.

InLight Richmond is one of the best art festivals the city has to offer. Not only does it embrace the season, it also lights up the night and takes steps to highlight some of RVA’s best parts of town.

Last year it was the VMFA, the year before it was Monroe Park Campus. This year, InLight heads to Scott’s Addition (map below) to turn the fledgling area into a beacon of nighttime beauty.

It’s something we all probably need right now. Check out details below via 1708 Gallery, who organize the shindig, and we’ll see you all there!

JOIN US
InLight Richmond 2016, 1708 Gallery’s 9th annual exhibition of light-based art and performance is FREE and fun for all ages! Tonight InLight will illuminate the revitalized industrial spaces of Scott’s Addition. For a list of participating artists and other details, visit our InLight 2016 website, HERE.

THE PARADE
InLight 2016 will kick off with the Community Lantern Parade, which will travel the length of Clay Street from Altamont Avenue to Roseneath Road. The parade takes off at 7:30 pm from the corner of Altamont Avenue and Clay Street. Join us early to make your own lantern! Lantern making meets at that same corner at 6 pm.

LOITER HERE
Enjoy food trucks and beverages throughout Scott’s Addition during InLight, including at Ardent Craft Ales, Blue Bee Cider, Buskey Cider, Isley Brewing Company, The Veil Brewing Co., and 1708’s centralized Wine & Beer Garden. Wherever you find artist Paul Shortt’s neon Loiter Here sign, you’ll find delicious fare!

PARKING
FREE parking will be available at the Children’s Museum of Richmond and Science Museum of Virginia, with a shuttle running to InLight every 15 minutes from 6:30-11:30 pm. Catch the shuttle in front of the main entrance to the Children’s Museum.

Parking and shuttle pick up will also be available at The Diamond beginning at 9 pm. Look for InLight 2016 signs!

Additional parking will be available on the street and in surface lots in and around Scott’s Addition. Look for InLight parking signs at designated lots.

VOTE
Remember to text vote for your favorite InLight 2016 artists tonight as you enjoy the exhibition. The People’s Choice Award depends on you!

SPECIAL BREW
Isley Brewing Company’s special InLight brew, 1708 ACDC IPA, will be available at Isley Brewing Company and at 1708’s Wine & Beer Garden during InLight! A portion of proceeds from the special brew sales supports 1708’s InLight 2016.

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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