The Richmond Mural Project Rolls On! Come Party With Us Saturday At The Broadberry!

by | Jun 20, 2014 | ART

The 2014 Richmond Mural Project is in full swing and will be rolling on for another week or so, but the weekend is here, so Art Whino, RVA Magazine, and the international crew of muralists currently in town for this occasion will all be taking a break from the paint and getting turnt up at The Broadberry this Saturday!


The 2014 Richmond Mural Project is in full swing and will be rolling on for another week or so, but the weekend is here, so Art Whino, RVA Magazine, and the international crew of muralists currently in town for this occasion will all be taking a break from the paint and getting turnt up at The Broadberry this Saturday!

Starting at 9 PM tomorrow night, the joint will be jumping as Doddie Braza and DJ Phenom spin the tunes to get everyone dancing. Artists from all over the world are in town for this week’s activities, and you’ll have a chance to meet, greet, and hit the dance floor with the whole crew. Food and drink specials will be on the menu, and you’ll get the chance to check out Richmond’s brand new event space, The Broadberry–which, if you haven’t been over there yet, is really nice. Come find out for yourself tomorrow night at 9 PM!

WHAT: The 2014 Richmond Mural Project Art Party!
WHERE: The Broadberry, 2729 W. Broad St.
WHEN: Saturday, June 21, 9 PM
ADMISSION: FREE! But space is limited, so email RSVP@artwhino.com to be sure you’ll get in

Here are some highlights from the murals being painted around town right now:


Meggs at Pig And Pearl


Smithe beside Dixie Donuts


Ekundayo on Laurel St in Oregon Hill


Robert Proch on E. Grace St


David Flores

To keep up with what’s going on around town right now with this year’s Richmond Mural Project, follow rvamag on tumblr or on instagram, or track #richmondmuralproject on instagram. And look for the brand new 2014 Richmond Mural Project edition of Gungho Guides, complete with muralist map, available at the Broadberry tomorrow night!

Marilyn Drew Necci

Marilyn Drew Necci

Former GayRVA editor-in-chief, RVA Magazine editor for print and web. Anxiety expert, proud trans woman, happily married.




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