Art 180's annual Really Big Show will turn art by the river city's young people into a celebratory block party on First Friday. Art 180 will be hosting their 15th annual Really Big Show this Friday, June 7th, as part of June's First Friday festivities. The beloved...
The Power Of The Simplest Of Actions
This weekend, I attended Art 180, Performing Statistics, and RISE for Youth's joint event, the Juvenile Justice Parade. It was organized by black and brown youth, all of whom have faced personal discrimination and many of whom have been personally sent through the...
What I Think I See: Art 180 Teens Explore Identity and Mental Health
Using poetry, drawing, and video work, Richmond teens in Art 180's Atlas program delved into mental health care, wellness, and identity in their latest exhibit, "What I Think I See," which opened earlier this month. Featuring blind contour and gesture artwork created...
VCU Sculpture Department, ICA, & Art 180 Collaborate to Create ‘Future Studio’ Program for Local Teens
For the past 10 weeks, a group of Richmond high schoolers spent their Saturdays in VCU’s Sculpture Department doing everything from woodworking to welding. They are the first generation of Future Studio, a free semester-long program aimed at giving Richmond teens...
Photo Essay: Art 180 & Performing Statistics March in 3rd Annual Juvenile Justice Parade
Over the weekend, local organizations Rise for Youth and Performing Statistics joined Art 180 to march in the 3rd Annual Juvenile Justice Parade. With the rallying point starting on Marshall Street across from the General District Court, over 100 participants gathered...
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