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Emerald and Fig Designs stitches way into RVA art scene

New to the Richmond's ever-evolving and eclectic art scene is local crafter Emmie McMackin with Emerald and Fig Designs. McMackin began the embroidery company just a few short months ago and has been stitching ever since. McMackin stumbled upon her new...

Civil rights era art still reflects current struggle

In 1943, the nation’s first black-owned art gallery opened its doors in Washington, D.C. Nearly 75 years later, its pieces have been brought back to life in Richmond at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia (BHMVA). A Special Kind of Soul, on...

RVA Mag takes Montpelier’s Enslaved Community Tour

The effects of slavery are still seen in today's society, whether it be the disproportionate rates of incarceration, housing discrimination, or cycles of poverty in the African American community. Yet the historical trend up until very recently was to ignore the true...

City to unveil Maggie Walker monument this Saturday

Maggie L. Walker, the first female bank president of any race to charter a bank in the United States, is getting her long-deserved recognition with her very own statue in Richmond. An unveiling ceremony and celebration for the highly debated monument will occur on...

RVA Mag First Fridays picks July 2017

The first full week of the month not only brings promises of a fresh start but also RVA First Fridays, Richmond’s monthly artwalk event. With so many different mediums to choose from, Richmonders can expect to be entertained by all of the food, art, music, and more...

How street art has changed RVA

No matter how well you know your neighborhood or your city, even if you can retrace the streets by heart, even if you’ve navigated the alleys a thousand times, on the one thousand first time you can still see it like you never have before. No matter how well you know your neighborhood or your city, even if you can retrace the streets by heart,...

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RVA Mag’s First Friday picks 8/5

It's the first Friday of the month, and you know what that means. Yes, all your bills are due, but on the bright side, the monthly artwalk is happening in RVA! It's the first Friday of the month, and you know what that means. Yes, all your bills are due, but on the bright side, the monthly artwalk is happening in RVA! There are plenty of...

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