DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION

Woodland Heights Art Walk: A New Tradition of Art and Community

by RVA Staff | ART, COMMUNITY, DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION, PAINTING & SCULPTURE

Richmond’s Woodland Heights neighborhood is kicking off a brand-new tradition this Friday, December 6th, with the Woodland Heights Art Walk, an open house event that promises to bring the community together through creativity and connection. Running from 4:00 PM to...

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