The new coming-of-age feature Griffin in Summer is already drawing attention for its Tribeca wins and upcoming theatrical release, but for producer Bobby Hoppey, the film carries an extra layer of meaning: it was made in Richmond, a city he’s connected to...
It's the first of the month, and you know what that means. Yes, all your bills are due, but on the bright side, it's First Fridays in RVA! It's the first of the month, and you know what that means. Yes, all your bills are due, but on the bright side, it's First Fridays in RVA! There are plenty of happenings, music, artist showcases, exhibits and...
Cross stitching is an art form which dates as far as the 6th century. It has been passed down from great grandmothers to grandmothers for generations until its popularity began to decline with the rise of the digital age. But Michael Moore, also know as Stitchmond, believes cross stitch is making a comeback. Cross stitching is an art form which...
The work of revolutionary Japanese printmaker Kawase Hasui has returned to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in an exhibition that highlights his snowy landscapes. The work of revolutionary Japanese printmaker Kawase Hasui has returned to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in an exhibition that highlights his snowy landscapes. Hasui was a modern...
The amazing folks at 1708 Gallery are back for another equally amazing InLight Richmond event this year. Happening on November 11, 2016, this year will be the 9th annual fall festival of light, but this can only be amazing if some amazing folks send in some amazing ideas. The amazing folks at 1708 Gallery are back for another equally amazing...
“Skateboarding and building ramps is the one thing that has had the biggest impact on my work,”said local artist Kyle Falzone, who recently received a $4,000 grant from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for his work in mixed media. The grant, which the museum gives out to many artists on a number of levels annually as part of their fellowship...
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts held an Artist Talk with contemporary painter Kehinde Wiley last Friday. The nationally known New York-based artist’s popular 55-piece exhibit, A New Republic, is currently on display at the museum. Check out RVA Mag's preview and photos of the exhibit here. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts held an Artist Talk...
On Monday, 1708 Gallery launched their new summer sessions project, 5 x 5, a program that welcomes local artists into their West Broad Street space to showcase their work throughout the summer. On Monday, 1708 Gallery launched their new summer sessions project, 5 x 5, a program that welcomes local artists into their West Broad Street space to...
"It was a huge surprise," said local photographer Monica Escamilla, speaking of her recent $4,000 fellowship grant from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. "It was a huge surprise," said local photographer Monica Escamilla, speaking of her recent $4,000 fellowship grant from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. A VCU undergraduate student, Escamilla...
One simple mug shot. A crumbled up mug shot of an African American man tossed away on the streets of New York led nationally renowned artist Kehinde Wiley to change the way African Americans are depicted in art, and draw attention to the absence of people of color in art history. One simple mug shot. A crumbled up mug shot of an African American...
