Sixty-five years ago, a group of brave young Black Richmonders walked into a department store, sat down at a lunch counter, and refused to leave. That’s what they did. That’s what got them arrested. They just sat in a segregated space where their presence alone was...
What better way to celebrate the end of the week by going to First Friday, relaxing, and enjoying a little artistic striptease? What better way to celebrate the end of the week by going to First Friday, relaxing, and enjoying a little artistic striptease? Gallery 5 will be opening their February art show, the burlesque-inspired “The Art of the...
If you can imagine it, you can print it. 3D printers are making their way into our studios, offices, classrooms, and even our homes. If you can imagine it, you can print it. 3D printers are making their way into our studios, offices, classrooms, and even our homes. There are many brands of 3D printers available at a range of prices. Newer desktop...
First Friday has rolled around once again, and once again, I find myself contemplating the weather. And let me just say that, no matter how much stock you put in this whole "polar vortex" thing, I can tell you for sure that it's been way too cold in RVA this winter. First Friday has rolled around once again, and once again, I find myself...
Internationally acclaimed artist Ester Partegàs has a show at VCU's Anderson gallery. It runs through March 9th. Internationally acclaimed artist Ester Partegàs has a show at VCU's Anderson gallery. It runs through March 9th. Ester Partegàs earned her MFA in sculpture from Universitat de Barcelona and her postgraduate degree in multimedia arts...
To be inside the mind of Toobz Muir would be captivating, dark, and a little exhausting. With this man, who has been a skateboarder, a hip-hop MC, and a street artist, one conversation with him is all you need to see that there are a ton of things brewing in his mind. You can’t help but wonder: what will Toobz do next? CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEW...
Those Freaking Weirdos are doing a lot to make a name for themselves on the RVA burlesque scene in 2014! Hot on the heels of the first monthly Brews & Burlesque night of the new year (happening this Friday night! Check it out!), the Weirdos in question will be taking their act to the big time with a performance at Richmond CenterStage's Gottwald...
So for whatever reason, a bunch of the usual First Friday participants decided to wait an extra week to have their first art openings of the new year. So in addition to last week's usual First Friday roundup, we've decided to bring you an encore rundown of all the great art you can see around the Arts District this Friday night. So for whatever...
The holiday season is over, the new year is here, and the RVA art scene rolls on full-force with the first First Friday of 2014! The holiday season is over, the new year is here, and the RVA art scene rolls on full-force with the first First Friday of 2014! So shake off the holiday doldrums and get ready to hit the Art Walk and see some great new...
Until February 17th, the VMFA will be hosting the Hollywood Costume exhibit. The exhibit features costumes from many decades of film, including costumes from Cecil B DeMille movies made nearly a century ago. Until February 17th, the VMFA will be hosting the Hollywood Costume exhibit. The exhibit features costumes from many decades of film,...
