Central Virginia COVID-19 Response Fund Awards $1.1 Million to Nonprofits
Just weeks after the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond and the Emergency Management Alliance of Central Virginia activated the Central Virginia COVID-19 Response Fund as a way to rapidly raise funds and align resources where they are needed most, the fund announces its first round of grants totaling $1.1 million to 25 organizations providing […]
Week Three: Artists for Hope
Week three of #artistsforhope is here and Richmond’s creative force is yet again offering up its finest work to benefit a variety of good causes during this time of need. Inspired by Ed Trask, this growing movement provides an opportunity for Richmonders to virtually bid on the work of some of the area’s most talented […]
COVID-19 Arts & Culture Fund Launches in Richmond
A coalition of arts and culture partners including CultureWorks, Studio Two Three, 1708 Gallery, BAAAR, The Visual Arts Center, Art 180, Afrikana Film Fesrival, Oakwood Arts, and other arts organizations in the region have joined together to create a COVID-19 Arts & Culture Relief Fund. The purpose of the fund is to provide artists from […]
Artists for Hope: Happy Bidding
Hope. It’s the key to our ability to persevere, to push forward, and to rise in the face of struggle. It’s the key to our existence. And here in Richmond, we have a lot of it thanks to an initiative called “Artists for Hope” led by a cadre of local artists, makers, and creatives. As […]
Richmond Night Market Creates Virtual Experience
The Richmond Night Market (RNM), an open air gathering on the second Saturday of the month for independent artists and small businesses, has announced that it will launch its second season on April 11 with a “Virtual Night Market Experience.” Hosted from 5 pm to 10 pm, the virtual market will feature DJ Lonnie B […]
Artists for Hope Launches in Richmond
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Richmond artist Ed Trask did what he does best—he used his brush to show his love for the community he has spent decades painting. The result was a 12×12 piece that he placed on Facebook and Instagram as an impromptu auction last week with 100% of the proceeds […]
VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR HOUSE SHOW SERIES
Kicking off this week, Richmond Grid is hosting a Virtual Happy Hour House Show series with some of Richmond’s favorite local artists here to show us that you can’t cancel community. You can’t cancel connection. And you certainly can’t cancel the music that brings us closer to one another, despite physical distance. So pour yourself […]
Friday Cheers Announces 2020 Lineup
Friday Cheers, presented by Pacifico, is back! Returning May 1 for its 36th season, this is Richmond’s longest running outdoor concert series. Produced by Venture Richmond Events, Friday Cheers will again offer a stellar line-up featuring breakout bands, national acts, and RVA’s hometown talent. Children 12 and under are free. Here’s what we’re looking at this year: May 1 – Jade […]
RPS Provides Parents with Additional COVID-19 Response Updates
On Friday, Jason Kamras, the Superintendent of Richmond Public Schools (RPS) provided additional updates regarding the school system’s closure in response to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. For weeks, Kamras has coordinated closely with the Richmond City Health Department to guide efforts by RPS. Since announcing school closures, Kamras says that he has received an outpouring […]
Old Crow Medicine Show to Perform at Maymont
Maymont, one of the most beautiful and historic places in the City of Richmond, has announced that Old Crow Medicine Show will perform as part of the “Music at Maymont” 2020 series. Tickets for the highly-anticipated show will be available for purchase beginning March 13 at eventbrite.com. The performance will take place Thursday, September 3, […]