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Over the past two days, a stretch of downtown Rich Over the past two days, a stretch of downtown Richmond has been filled with fresh paint, music, and community. Organized by @little.giant.society, Wet Walls on Broad brought together an impressive group of artists, volunteers, and neighbors to transform a long-vacant block of Broad Street while inviting the public to grab a brush and paint alongside them.

Shout out to featured artists Eli McMullen (@elimcmullen), George Arturo (@visiblyhidden_), Ian C. Hess (@ian.c.hess), Jadon Rowsom (@nrated.art), and others for bringing the featured walls to life.

Richmond Economic Development and @rvagov supported the project, while @1115mobilekitchen kept everyone fed, @z3nki_ale provided woodworking support, and community members stopped by to lend a hand and leave their own mark.

Here are a few moments from the final day of a project that showed off just what can happen when Richmond creates together.
Last week, @keepvirginiacozy hosted its sixth annu Last week, @keepvirginiacozy hosted its sixth annual Brewgrass Festival at @riversideoutfittersrva’s 14th Street riverfront space, where founder Brian Bell has created a beloved tradition celebrating a growing community of volunteers and supporters working together to care for the places we call home.

What began as a fun way to bring people together has grown into an opportunity to raise funds for local organizations that roll up their sleeves and do meaningful, mission-driven work. This year’s gathering also marked a milestone: nearly 2 million pounds of litter have now been removed from public lands thanks to the efforts of this fun-loving, scrappy community dedicated to keeping Virginia clean.

As always, the festival was filled with music from returning favorites @andrew.g.alli, @josh.small, and more. Guests also enjoyed a vendor village featuring local makers and artisans, beer from @vasenbrewing and @finalgravitybrewingco, nonalcoholic beverages from @hikehoppedseltzer, plenty of local food, and a community of Virginians committed to keeping the Commonwealth cozy for generations to come.

Richmond Grid was proud to once again serve as a media sponsor and partner with our friends at @nodderly to capture this event recap.
Wet Walls on Broad is officially underway, and tha Wet Walls on Broad is officially underway, and thanks to today’s weather, the walls are living up to the name.

Despite the rain, local artists have begun transforming a long-vacant stretch of E. Broad St. into an outdoor canvas. Organized by The Little Giant Society in partnership with the Richmond Arts District, the event features an impressive group of Richmond muralists, including Eli McMullen (@elimcmullen), George Arturo (@visiblyhidden_), Ian C. Hess (@ian.c.hess), and Jadon Rowsom (@nrated.art). The goal of @little.giant.society is to help bring new life back to a block that has sat dormant for years.

The free event runs today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. between 1st and 2nd streets in Richmond’s Arts District.
The @capitalregionlandconservancy has acquired the The @capitalregionlandconservancy has acquired the final privately owned 0.25-acre parcel on Mayo Island and plans to transfer the property to the @rvagov for inclusion in the future Mayo Island Park.

“This important milestone is critical to the ongoing effort to transform Mayo’s Island into a vibrant public park and riverfront destination. By bringing the entire island under unified ownership, we can advance plans that expand public access, celebrate the river’s natural beauty, and create a welcoming space for residents and visitors for generations to come,” said @dannyavula in an announcement released today.

In 2024, the City of Richmond acquired approximately 15 acres of Mayo Island with plans to transform the property into a publicly accessible park. The Capital Region Land Conservancy helped advance that acquisition and has long supported efforts to preserve the entire island as public open space. 

“This acquisition represents the culmination of more than five years of negotiations and work to acquire Mayo’s Island for a park,” said @parker_agelasto. “While small, this last parcel is important to realizing the full potential of Mayo Island Park by closing a significant hole in the center of the park and creating future opportunities for the development of the space.”
 
The property includes a 1,290-square-foot building constructed in 1933 as a service station. As planning moves forward, the building may support recreational activities, environmental education programs, volunteer initiatives, public art, community events, concessions, or park maintenance operations. 

The City and CRLC say they will continue working with residents, community organizations, environmental partners, and other stakeholders as plans for Mayo Island Park continue to take shape. 

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Virginia artist Jake Van Yahres, known for his ins Virginia artist Jake Van Yahres, known for his installations in both Richmond and Charlottesville, joined his sister, Marcelle, this week to create a likeness of Harriet Tubman using only grass on the site where a statue of Robert E. Lee once stood in Charlottesville’s Market Street Park. 

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Tonight we gathered with our friends @keepvirginia Tonight we gathered with our friends @keepvirginiacozy for the 6th Annual Brewgrass Festival @riversideoutfittersrva’s newly renovated 14th Street riverfront space at the base of Mayo Island.

Founder Brian Bell, aka @captain__cozy, created the beloved festival as a celebration of volunteers, community, and the many nonprofits working to make the Commonwealth a more cozy place. 

“What started as a fun way to bring people together has helped raise critical funding for organizations doing meaningful work throughout our region,” shared Bell.

And tonight, he announced that since 2016, Keep Virginia Cozy volunteers have removed nearly 2 million pounds of litter from public lands across the Commonwealth.

“We feel incredibly lucky to live, work, and play in Virginia. From having more miles of the Appalachian Trail than any other state to Richmond’s incredible trail system right in our backyard, we’re surrounded by places worth protecting,” says Bell.

Helping celebrate the occasion was @andrew.g.alli, superintendent of Richmond’s park system and one of the region’s most talented musicians, who returned to the Brewgrass stage alongside fellow musician @_josh.small_. The popular duo continued a local tradition that has become a favorite part of the annual event.

This year’s festivities also featured a vendor village packed with local makers and artisans, beer from @vasenbrewing and @finalgravitybrewingco, nonalcoholic beverages from @hikehoppedseltzer, plenty of local food options, and a community of Virginians committed to keeping the Commonwealth cozy for generations to come.

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