CHARGED Exhibit at Commune NFK

CHARGED is a local art exhibition that is on display at the Work Release Gallery at Commune NFK. The exhibit displays the work of ten artists, all fashioned from neon lights. The exhibit is also considered the 3rd Annual NEON Exhibition. The exhibition is curated by Clay McGlamory and Assistant Curator Cate Currier. The exhibit will be on display from June 23rd to July 23rd.

International Sandsculpting Championship

Here are a few photos of the International Sandsculpting Championship located at the 41st Annual Neptune Festival in Virginia Beach, VA. This year's competition played host to thirty-two sculptors (twelve individuals and ten two-person teams) that created twenty-two different sculptures. The sculptures are housed underneath a tent and will be open to the public from September 26th to October 5th.

Enjoy the pictures.

More Richmond, VA Graffiti

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Richmond Graffiti Walk - August 2014

The following pictures were taken around the city of Richmond, VA. Richmond has a vast amount of incomparable murals, that were created by both local and national artists. If you ever visit the city of Richmond, I highly recommend that you take in the many different forms of art that this beautiful city provides.

Norfolk Public Art

In Spring 2014, the city of Norfolk officially established an art district designed to build relationships between business owners, private investors, and civic organizers, in an effort to showcase variations of art and other creative ventures throughout the area. The Norfolk Emerging Arts District (NEAD), or Norfolk Arts District, is set in an area between Brambleton Ave and Granby St/9th St in Downtown Norfolk. The project is very similar to the Richmond, VA art plan, which began in 2011.

Politics aside, I think that this district is a great idea for people from all likes of art in Hampton Roads. Such a district can grow with the support of local businesses, educational institutions (Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, and Tidewater Community College), the citizens of Norfolk, and other Hampton Roads communities. From my view as a frequent visitor to Richmond, I must admit that I truly desire for Hampton Roads to have the support in the arts that the city of Richmond has displayed for itself. Hopefully, the Norfolk Arts District will gain the support of the city and will continue to grow for years to come.

Here are a few examples of some current pieces of art around the district: