Artspace Richmond to Host “Artists at the Atelier” Exhibit, Showcasing Works by Virginia Artists Inspired by Paris Residency
Artspace, one of Richmond’s most beloved contemporary art galleries, is set to present a new exhibition titled “Artists at the Atelier,” featuring works by artists who have participated in the Virginia Atelier residency at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris, France. The exhibition will run from August 23 through September 21, 2024, offering art […]
Dear Richmond: Have You Found It?
Have you found our Dear Richmond mailbox yet? Keep an eye out when walking the trails of the James River Park System for an opportunity to find this special place, and make sure to leave a message in the community journal found inside the mailbox. In 2020, in the midst of COVID-19, Richmond Grid teamed […]
Community Arts Open House Celebrating 15th Anniversary of Dominion Energy Center
Richmond Performing Arts Alliance (RPAA) is celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts with a Community Arts Open House taking place on September 8th at 1:00 pm. RPAA opened the doors of Dominion Energy Center 15 years ago to serve as the hub for an array of local performing arts […]
Back to the Lab, BLCK Street Conference Returns
BLCK Street Conference, an annual event known for empowering aspiring and current entrepreneurs, will return to Richmond on August 4-5, 2024 with the goal of inspiring participants to learn, grow and operate their business alongside other Black business owners. The conference is hosted by the JWC Foundation (Jackson Ward Collective) as part of its mission […]
Getting Lost Together: Q&A with the Founders of Lost Office Collaborative
We recently found our way to Lost Office Collaborative, Richmond’s newest space designed to help others create better – and get lost together. Lost Office is a full-service, deep-work space for teams and we wanted to find out what truly makes it tick. To do that, we sat down with Lost Office founders and partners, […]
Race in Richmond: Bringing the Intersection of Race and Identity to Light
Race in Richmond: Bringing the Intersection of Race and Identity to Light Through a captivating blend of photography, storytelling, and interactive exhibits, Race in Richmond delves into the complex intersection of race and identity through a thought-provoking art experience. Race in Richmond is co-curated by founder of The Well Collective, Ashley Williams, Saira Rao of […]
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight: A Pillar in Richmond Music, Tim Timberlake
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight: A Pillar in Richmond Music, Tim Timberlake We recently caught up with Richmond music scene legend, Tim Timberlake, before heading into the 2023 Richmond Folk Festival. Timberlake is a veteran emcee and stage manager for a long list of Americana events and he’s on the programming committee for the Richmond Folk […]
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight: Susan Greenbaum
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight: Susan Greenbaum encourages us to “hear everything” at the Fest this year! Susan Greenbaum, a Richmond based singer-songwriter for over two decades, says that it all began after she committed the first sin of being a musician: she quit her day job. After working as a corporate executive for Fortune 500 […]
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight: Dave Parrish, Beloved RVA Photographer
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight: Dave Parrish, Beloved RVA Photographer Talking to Dave Parrish, a popular Richmond based photographer who has documented the Richmond Folk Festival for over a decade, feels like opening a treasure trove of festival stories and experiences. Even better, he’s captured it all in his stunning photography over the years. We had […]
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight: Paulo Franco and Los Alacranes de R.V.A.
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight – Paulo Franco: Attorney by Day, Musician by Night, and Leader of Los Alacranes de R.V.A. Paulo Franco, a Richmond-based singer-songwriter, and Los Alacranes de R.V.A., will perform on the Family Stage presented by JAMinc at the Richmond Folk Festival on Saturday, October 14 from 12:00 – 12:45 PM. Paulo, who […]