Richmond Mural Project 2016 starts next week, here’s everything you need to know

by | Jul 5, 2016 | ART, STREET ART

The Fifth installment of the Richmond Mural Project starts next week, July 11th through the 22nd, and there’s plenty of chances for you to check out live painting as well as meet the muralists before they sweat and paint under the RVA sun.


The Fifth installment of the Richmond Mural Project starts next week, July 11th through the 22nd, and there’s plenty of chances for you to check out live painting as well as meet the muralists before they sweat and paint under the RVA sun.

This year marks Art Whino, the folks who organize the international mural event, celebrating their short term goal of 100 Murals across our fair city. The goal was established to reach a “critical mass” of murals in which visitors to Richmond will take more than just a weekend trip, but (hopefully) several trips to catch the vast number of murals spanning walls from downtown to the VMFA.

With 86 murals since the inception of the project, the roster of artists who have participated are some of the highest regarded muralists in the world. This year Art Whino will return bringing another 10 muralists for another round of murals and as in every year will bring a diverse mix of artistic styles to show a cross section of what is forefront of the mural world.

Check out the full list of this year’s muralists here

As they entering the fifth year, The RMP will continue with the project in subsequent years with the new focus now being a collection of murals from muralist worldwide in one city.

This year’s RMP will span 10+ days with three parties to let folks meet the muralists and give our international visitor’s a chance to experience some RVA hospitality. Check out the full list of events below and a list of walls/painting locations below that:

Kickoff Reception July 11th 8-11pm
Come out and give a warm welcome to the muralists
Thirst & Fifth
Hilton Richmond Downtown
501 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
RSVP Only event. RSVP Here
All ages event

Main Reception July 16th 8pm – Midnight
Sabai
2727 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
RSVP Only event. RSVP Here
All ages event

100 Mural Celebration July 21st 8pm – 11pm
Casa Del Barco
320 S 12th St, Richmond, VA 23219
RSVP Only event. RSVP Here
Photo Recap of 5 years & Sign up to receive
the Richmond Mural Project Book
All ages event

And here’s a list of walls, though they are subject to change:

Handiedan
168 s 15th st
7/11- 7/17

Waone of Interesni Kazki
115 E Main St
7/11- 7/22

Jacob Eveland – RVA Local muralist
8 north plum st
414 N. 2nd street
2510 W Main St
7/11- 7/22

Jade
609 Idlewood Ave
7/13 – 7/22

Jason Woodside
103 e broad st
Date TBD

Marka27
6 W Cary St
7/15 -7/22

Pat Perry
1301 E Canal St
708 N Meadow St
Date TBD

Taylor White
2614 W Cary St
7/11- 7/22

Vero Rivera
934 W Grace St (Confirming)
7/11- 7/22

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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