LA based street artist Lauren YS says their new mural on the side of Unkindness Art and Nevermore in Northside is an independent, self-funded project meant to communicate a human message rather than a political slogan. “There’s no sponsors, no corporations involved,...
RVA Community Makers 2023, an annual community-activated art project, is back with its fifth edition, and this year's honorees are Janine Bell, Gary Flowers, and Jackson Ward Collective. The project, presented annually by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and led by artist Hamilton Glass, is a public art project that celebrates African American...
Dathan Kane, a muralist and artist, is leaving his legacy across Virginia by inspiring others with his art. In this interview, we delve into his art, living up to a family legacy, the progressive art scene in Hampton Roads, and the significance of representation in street art. There is a lot to unpack in this one! Also, don't miss out on Dathan's...
We are late on this one but back in December, Circle Center Adult Day Services unveiled a one-of-a-kind mural that celebrated the beauty and grace of aging. Designed by talented RVA-based artist Nico Cathcart, the massive 75'x18' mural is a great way to bring a spotlight on aging and how our society tends to forget the generation that raised us....
Let's back into it and mark your calendars as the Richmond Arts District is set to host February First Fridays this Friday, February 3rd! This celebration of the arts will feature opening exhibits, live performances, community celebrations and more throughout the district's galleries, restaurants and shops. Here are a few of the events that you...
BustArt is a Swiss street artist who has been painting murals and graffiti since 1999. He started out with classic graffiti but eventually adopted a new style combining pop art, classical graffiti, cartoons and bright colors, which he calls 'graffiti pop.' Throughout the years, he has honed his skills and has been traveling the world to paint...
Street art has the power to not only beautify a neighborhood but also to bring people together and create a sense of community. Silly Genius, a visual artist known for their street art, graffiti, and mural work, understands the impact that art can have on a community. In this interview, we dive into Silly Genius's experience as a community...
For seven years, Mural Fest Kosova has brought artists from around the world to Ferizaj, Kosovo to create murals in the city. This annual event has produced over 100 murals in Ferizaj and has included participation from several artists from Richmond. Our city artists encountered challenges in navigating Kosovo's complex history and ongoing...
Richmond loves a good mural, and for many of us, the recent occurrence of RVA Street Art Festival's tenth anniversary reunion at the Canal Walk just whets our appetite. It's for us, therefore, that Three Notch'd RVA Collab House hosts the Leave Your Mark Mural Fest at their Scott's Addition this Friday. The plan was originally for the event to...
The sun was shining on a beautiful September morning, and everything I had ever known and loved was gone. The Wednesday before the RVA Street Art Festival was to begin, I ventured down to the canal walk to see the foundation work take place for the new murals that were to come. I was nervous to do so. That space, which had often found me and my...
