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Women’s History Month Starts Strong With Virginia’s Women of Hip-Hop
Women’s History Month opened with a powerful conversation at the Virginia History Museum, where trailblazing Virginia artists Lady of Rage, Farrah Fawx, and Justice R. joined Dr. Kay Coghill for a panel on the experiences of Black women in Hip-Hop.
The We Influence Summit Brings Creatives and Cultural Leaders Together in Richmond
Creatives, entrepreneurs, and cultural voices will gather at Robinson Theatre for the We Influence Summit, a one-day event exploring how influence, ownership, and innovation continue to shape culture.
Lessons from GIANTS: What Richmond’s Creative Community Learned
Artists and creatives reflect on lessons from the GIANTS exhibition: believe in your value, collaborate boldly, uplift Black creativity, and take up space without shrinking.
In Da Mix Podcast Kicks off Season 2 at CNTR
In Da Mix Podcast launched Season 2 at CNTR, celebrating Richmond culture with live guests, new music, bigger energy, and deeper community connections.
Rosxtta Fields Presents His Curatorial Bookmark with Ode to the Anomalous
Ode to the Anomalous explores difference and irregularity, inviting viewers to sit with work beyond dominant narratives and embrace what resists easy understanding fully.
Pen Game Strong: Writing the Future of Virginia Hip Hop
Mad Skillz and Nickelus F Join VA Hip Hop Foundation and VSU for a conversation on craft, culture, and the power of the written word because the pen can’t be erased.
Democratizing Art: Southside Contemporary’s Mission at the Affordable Art Fair NYC
Guest writer, Maria Snell-Feikema on how Richmond’s Southside Contemporary Art Gallery brought its mission of accessibility to the Affordable Art Fair NYC.
Richmond’s Only Black Woman–Owned Gallery Takes a Brief Pause
Richmond’s Chromophore Artspace, founded by mixed-media artist Ayah Davis-Karim, will pause operations until November 1 to plan for growth, sustainability, and a wider audience while continuing to nurture a safe, inclusive creative community
Oblivious Utopias Extended Through October 18 at SCAG
Updated 10/19: Oblivious Utopias, the debut solo exhibit by Ohbliv (aka Coppere Ford) has been extended at Southside Contemporary Art Gallery through October 18.
The Culture is Couture (Oct 3 - 5)
The Culture Is Couture is a three-day festival in Richmond’s Jackson Ward celebrating Black fashion, beauty, and entrepreneurship—reclaiming couture’s roots and spotlighting the undeniable global influence of Black creativity, style, and culture.
Coppere Ford, AKA Ohbliv, Opens Debut Exhibition at Southside Contemporary Art Gallery
Richmond producer Ohbliv is known for flipping samples — but lately, he’s been flipping pages, too. Under the alias Coppere Ford, he’s traded records for X-Acto knives, crafting intricate paper collages that speak in layers. His latest exhibition opens this weekend at Southside Contemporary Art Gallery.
Reimagining BELLY: Jay Bordeaux Channels ’90s Cinema Through Brush and Canvas
Richmond artist Jay Bordeaux transforms the iconic 1998 film BELLY into a vibrant visual experience, using bold strokes and layered textures to reimagine its raw emotion and cultural impact.
Echoes of the Nile Opens at Southside Contemporary
Echoes of the Nile opened Friday—42 works by Data Oruwari channeling ancestry, spirit, and the Laws of Ma’at. On view through August at Southside Contemporary.
Global Connections RVA: The Blueprint for New Richmond
New Richmond is here.
Thousands pulled up to the Global Connections pop-up, where young creatives, entrepreneurs, and performers proved the city’s future is already in motion.
Global Connections RVA: Inside the Vision of Founders Isaiah King & Emmanuel Dowtin
Global Connections is more than a pop-up — it’s a cultural summit blending fashion, music, and entrepreneurship, driven by Richmond natives Isaiah King and Manny Da Barber. This is movement with intention.
Global Connections RVA: Inside the Vision of Founders Isaiah King & Emmanuel Dowtin
Global Connections is more than a pop-up — it’s a cultural summit blending fashion, music, and entrepreneurship, driven by Richmond natives Isaiah King and Manny Da Barber. This is movement with intention.
Small Space. Big Hustle. Loud Style: Inside Exotic Creations Apparel
Exotic Creations isn’t just apparel — it’s Qwan's canvas for expression. From $400 hustles to bold high-fashion streetwear, his story moves to Chester with a second location you’ll want to experience for yourself.
A New Light on Public Art
Next Friday, experience The Blackwell Drip like never before as Videometry transforms it with projection mapping, animation, and community art. A free, immersive event blending technology, light, and creativity!
Rosetta on Expanding Richmond’s Arts District: It’s Time to Rethink
The discussion about Richmond’s arts scene highlights the need for broader recognition and strategic planning. Rosetta advocates for expanding the Arts District, fostering collaboration among artists, and enhancing visibility to support local talent and enrich community engagement in the arts.
S.C.A.G. Art Gallery presents “Diasporic Crossing”
Southside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the heart of Richmond’s Manchester neighborhood, is proud to announce its upcoming group exhibition, "Diasporic Crossing." This dynamic exhibition explores cultural expansion, return, homage, exchange, and connectivity through diverse works spanning multiple media.