On September 4th, 2022, beloved artist and Richmond local Wes Freed passed away from colorectal cancer. In honor of his memory, members of the community who knew and loved him are trying to establish a memorial fund in his name with the goal of giving scholarships to...
Auz Miles Paints Figures that Demand to be Seen
This story was originally published in RVA 41 which can be in various locations around town, or you can read it right here. This is a slightly modified version formatted for digital distribution. In the heart of Richmond, Virginia, a vibrant arts scene is thriving,...
VCU Adjuncts Demand 172 Percent Pay Increase
At VCU, adjunct professors make up as many as half of total instructors in some departments. Now they are campaigning to receive a living wage from the university that relies on their labor. Roughly 100 Virginia Commonwealth University instructors are demanding what...
VCUarts’ She Kills Monsters Brings Fantasy To Virtual Reality
The COVID-19-inspired move to virtual production hasn't always been ideal for live theatre, but for VCUarts' production of She Kills Monsters, which focuses on role-playing games, it has been strangely appropriate. In the last year, there has been no shortage of...
Knot & Stem Brings Hand-Crafted Tapestries To Richmond
Among the dreary days of coronavirus, a new handmade weaving business is bringing some color back to Richmond with Knot & Stem. The dreary reality of living during the COVID-19 quarantine is an abundance of spare time. It’s easy to lose days or weeks doing...
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