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June 2014 First Fridays

Lots of new art is on display during the month of June. Here is a listing of what will be showing at some of the galleries this month.

Quirk Gallery June 2014 Reception

Artist reception at Quirk Gallery

Stop by Quirk Gallery on June 5 at 5:00 PM for a sneak peak at their June exhibitions.

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March 2014 First Fridays Art Walk

Visit and shop local art galleries during the March First Fridays art walk tonight, March 7. Most galleries will be open 5:00 – 9:00 PM tonight. Don’t forget to follow RVA First Fridays on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Use #rvafirstfridays for your pictures to stream on the RVA First Fridays website.

Landmark Theater now known as Altria Theater

What’s in a name? About $10 million.

Richmond Comedy Coalition unveils new theater next week

After raising over $27,000 through Kickstarter, the improv comedy group will soon debut the Coalition Theater with a weekend full of events.

New arts district created by City Council will spur economic development

Richmond now has an official arts district. Find out just how big it is and what it means for downtown revitalization and development.

City Council: a Landmark decision and the new arts district

In rare collection of unanimous votes, the City Council last night passed two major ordinances that will affect the Landmark Theater and a new arts district downtown.

Keeping photography democratic: Gordon Stettinius and Candela Books

While the RVA Street Art Festival and G40 Summit bring artists from all over the world, another artistic medium is often overlooked. Not only is Gordon Stettinius trying to put Richmond on the photography map, but also build the city’s appreciation for the medium. Learn how this descendent of a former Secretary of State is making that happen.

G40 Summit brings artists, murals, and “lowbrow” art to Richmond

You might have noticed several really big murals going up on the sides of buildings around town. They are the beginning components of this year’s G40 Summit. Artists, workshops, and music will be in town to celebrate the “Art of the Mural.”

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