When RVA Magazine approached me about becoming their regular theatre critic, I was tickled at the idea. I hadn't been too involved in the local scene, but I had been very critical - of everything, always. I was curious as to the state of quality. Regional...
It may be rainy and nasty out there right now, but there's still plenty of art to see and things to do at this month's First Fridays Artwalk It may be rainy and nasty out there right now, but there's still plenty of art to see and things to do at this month's First Fridays Artwalk down on Broad Street to brighten up your day. Here are a few picks...
It's no secret we're big fans of The Little Red Fish, the indie comic created by local artist Bizhan Khodabandeh and writer James Moffitt and published by the local company Sink/Swim Press. Well it turns out the folks who digitally publish the comic, Rosarium Publishing, are looking for some help and if things work out we'll see a print version...
While the Richmond Mural Project is known for bringing world-renown muralists to our fair city, there's a certain special feeling of pride when one of our own makes the cut. While the Richmond Mural Project is known for bringing world-renown muralists to our fair city, there's a certain special feeling of pride when one of our own makes the cut....
Richmond knows how to celebrate. Richmond knows how to celebrate. The newest incarnation of the RVA Street Festival at Southern State silos in Manchester this past weekend was a big success. This marks the third year for the annual street arts fest which brings together national and loal muralists, sculptors and other artists. This is its first...
The Art Assignment, a weekly PBS Digital Studios production hosted by curator Sarah Green, has just released a new video showcasing all of the amazing art, galleries and other shops Richmond has to offer as part of their "Art Trip" series. The Art Assignment, a weekly PBS Digital Studios production hosted by curator Sarah Green, has just released...
The Richmond Mural Project 2016 is getting underway and we've got about 10 artists to announce, including one very special local muralist to add to the otherwise international crew. The Richmond Mural Project 2016 is getting underway and we've got about 10 artists to announce, including one very special local muralist to add to the otherwise...
This Friday will kick off the third annual RVA Street Art Fest bringing together national and local muralists, sculptors and other artis This Friday will kick off the third annual RVA Street Art Fest bringing together national and local muralists, sculptors and other artists to bring life to the dilapidated Southern State silos in Manchester....
The Richmond Mural Project 2016 is getting underway and we've got about 10 artists to announce, including one very special local muralist to add to the otherwise international crew. The Richmond Mural Project 2016 is getting underway and we've got about 10 artists to announce, including one very special local muralist to add to the otherwise...
Jennifer Kennedy wants to be bored. Jennifer Kennedy wants to be bored. The 28-year-old artist, now a near constant presence at local shows in Richmond, admits that she finds her most creative moments when her drawings begin to feel just a little stale. As Kennedy sees it, drawing the same band or person over and over encourages new creative...
