When InLight returns to Richmond this weekend, it won’t just illuminate Abner Clay Park, it’ll transform it into another universe. This Friday and Saturday nights, from 7 to 11 p.m., 1708 Gallery presents Super!Giant!Jump!Star!, a two-night...
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RVA muralist Jacob Eveland tells local stories with his 2016 RMP works
For local artist Jacob Eveland, the murals he’s painted for the 2016 Richmond Mural Project transcend the beautiful black-and-white style he is known for. They go deeper, symbolizing the tight-knit community of Richmond and the artist's touching impact on the city he fell in love with. Eveland is the only local artist in this year's RMP, and his...
Emily Erb’s challenging works capture conflict and controversy on one of the most delicate mediums now at Vis Arts
In a time of constant social and political unrest, art has been used in different mediums to express society’s grief as captured by the artist. In a time of constant social and political unrest, art has been used in different mediums to express society’s grief as captured by the artist. Emily Erb, who hails from Richmond but now calls...
The unique work of RVA artist Jack Wax comes from many places
Artist Jack Wax http://arts.vcu.edu/craft/bio/jack-wax/ describes his work as “explorative.” For every piece of artwork he creates he takes something from it and continues to explore. Artist Jack Wax http://arts.vcu.edu/craft/bio/jack-wax/ describes his work as “explorative.” For every piece of artwork he creates he takes something from it and...
Need Supply Co. drops Japanese-designed clothing line
Since 1996, RVA's Need Supply Co. has made waves by offering unique and high end fashion to folks around town and abroad. And their success abroad has helped them enter one of the most competitive fashion markets in the world: Japan. Since 1996, RVA's Need Supply Co. has made waves by offering unique and high end fashion to folks around town and...
Richmond Mural Project 2016 starts next week, here’s everything you need to know
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...
“People know Richmond because of our murals” – RVA Muralist Nils Westergard responds to Holmberg rant
Editor's note: Local journalist/creepy uncle who ruins Thanksgiving Mark Holmberg wrote an OpEd for the Times-Dispatch saying the Richmond Mural Project and other local murals "send an ugly message." Editor's note: Local journalist/creepy uncle who ruins Thanksgiving Mark Holmberg wrote an OpEd for the Times-Dispatch saying the Richmond Mural...
RVA Mag’s First Fridays picks 7/1
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...
Local man offers modern twist on ancient art form
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...
VMFA hopes to cool down your summer with Kawase Hasui’s snow 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. 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...
