In 2013, a two-day event transformed a neglected stretch of Norfolk, Virginia, into a pop-up arts district. It wasn’t a city plan—it was a vision. Volunteers opened temporary galleries in boarded-up storefronts. Food trucks rolled in. Sidewalks were painted with...
Richmond artist and recent VCU photo graduate Sara Clarken held her first solo show, "Coming Out," at the Richmond artist and recent VCU photo graduate Sara Clarken held her first solo show, "Coming Out," at the ADA Gallery on Broad St. earlier this week and it returned to the flirtatious combination of sex and food the artist is known for....
“It’s really hard to describe what I do,” said abstract expressionist artist, Mallory Page. “It’s really hard to describe what I do,” said abstract expressionist artist, Mallory Page. “It’s not something you can just put an elevator pitch to, it’s not a business kind of deal.” Page made her first trip to Richmond on Wed. June 3, as part of her...
1708 Gallery’s new summer program 10 x 10 kicked off today with its first week entitled, “People Via Plants.” 1708 Gallery’s new summer program 10 x 10 kicked off today with its first week entitled, “People Via Plants.” The program, which will run until August, features 10 different artists and other local organizations coming in each week and...
Street artist, muralist, night owl, ex-vandal, skateboarder, writer- those are just a few words to describe well-known Richmond artist Mickael Broth. Street artist, muralist, night owl, ex-vandal, skateboarder, writer- those are just a few words to describe well-known Richmond artist Mickael Broth. The 32-year-old literally made his mark in...
“Artists have a responsibility to use their art to affect and effect,” said local artist, Nico Cathcart Schroeder. “Artists have a responsibility to use their art to affect and effect,” said local artist, Nico Cathcart Schroeder. This attitude can be seen in her latest work painted on the backside of the now-empty building that used to be a bar...
Next Tuesday, 1708 Gallery will invite 10 local artists and other organizations into the gallery over the course of the Next Tuesday, 1708 Gallery will invite 10 local artists and other organizations into the gallery over the course of the summer to create their own pieces as part of its new summer program, 10x10. The program, which starts June 2...
Innsbrook After Hour, a seasonal concert venue for central Virginia residents, is celebrating their 30th year anniversary by bringing back plenty of artis Innsbrook After Hour, a seasonal concert venue for central Virginia residents, is celebrating their 30th year anniversary by bringing back plenty of artists and offering new VIP ticket options...
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) has managed to blend the locally popular art of tattoo and the historically beautiful craftsmanship of Japanese art with the launch of its new exhibition, “Japanese Tattoo: Perseverance, Art, and Tradition.” The collection centers around seven internationally acclaimed tattoo artists, curated by Kip Fulbeck...
The third annual Virginia Burlesque and Sideshow Festival has returned and it brings with it Boylesque, Queerlesque and of course, burlesque. The third annual Virginia Burlesque and Sideshow Festival has returned and it brings with it Boylesque, Queerlesque and of course, burlesque. The event takes place May 29th-31st at the RVA Event Space at 1...
