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FloydFest is Back!

After a move and a hiatus, FloydFest is on for July.

by Greg Jenkins

An interview with the artist who fuses words and art in this lyrical installation. Tom Hennessy Incanto: An Oasis of Lyrical Sculpture, a dynamic art installation at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, runs through October. Created by Falls Church-born artist Kate Raudenbush and New York-based poet Sha Michele, the installation is a […]

by Konstantin Rega

To the Moon

Virginia’s Space History. When Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon in 1969, he credited NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton. Langley’s engineers designed and tested the Apollo 11 spacecraft and built the space program’s first simulators, where Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin practiced complex landing maneuvers and trained […]

by Konstantin Rega

Lego in the Garden

Everybody’s favorite toy bricks put nature in the spotlight. This summer, LEGO® artist Sean Kenney’s award-winning exhibition, Nature Connects, brings 13 nature-themed sculptures to the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester. Kenney’s “Monarch on Milkweed,” was built using 39,708 LEGO® bricks while “Zebra” took 58,139. And for his touching “Polar […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Playing with Landscapes

We interview artist Suzanna Fields about her newest exhibit at the Quirk Gallery in Charlottesville. Stacey Evans “Constant Anomalies” runs until April 16 and shows an artist playing with organic and artificial landscapes. Taking inspiration from Rockfish Gap and the Blue Ridge in general, she makes beautifully strange art that is almost hallucinogenic. It’s […]

by Konstantin Rega

A Common Thread

The art of embroidery and quilting shows how artists learned and lived back in the day. Courtesy of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg Most times, we don’t pay attention to bed coverings like quilts unless we’re shopping for a new one. Of course, the one your grandmother made as wedding gift or other […]

by Konstantin Rega

Stacey Mindich Interview

The producer of Dear Evan Hansen shares how it all began. The winner of 6 Tony Awards, Dear Evan Hansen is at Richmond Altria’s Theater this week through Sunday. The original musical also won a Grammy and the Olivier Award for Best Musical on London’s West End. I was in […]

by Constance Costas

Creating a Community

The Library of Virginia’s Literary Awards are all about bringing people and books together. jay paul (All photographs by Jay Paul for the Library of Virginia) Not only is the Annual Library of Virginia Literary Awards celebrating 25 years, but the Library of Virginia itself is about to reach its 200th anniversary […]

by Konstantin Rega

Plunge into Planet Shark

Sink your teeth into the newest exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia. (Courtesy of the Science Museum of Virginia) Sharks first appeared on the earth more than 450 million years ago. There are currently about 400 species and they range from a foot long (the cookiecutter shark) to 40 feet (the whale […]

by Staff

A Fresh Take on History

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture unveils $30 million makeover. It’s taken two years and millions of dollars, but the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) in Richmond is throwing a grand reopening party May 14-15 to celebrate its dramatic transformation. “We simply can’t wait to welcome guests from […]

by Constance Costas

Where Inspiration Stikes

A new exhibit at The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) explores the move from external to internal subject matter. Gideon Appah, White Castle Gideon Appah, White Castle, 2021. Oil on sewn canvas. Photo: Adam Reich In his first institutional solo exhibition (Forgotten, Nudes, Landscapes), artist Gideon Appah gives a look into how an […]

by Konstantin Rega

Ruth E. Carter Exhibit

Movie costumes showcase a master designer’s four decades of passion. Colin Douglas Gray SCAD Atlanta – Winter 2021 – Exhibitions – Ruth E. Carter – “Afrofuturism in Costume Design” – Documentation – SCADFash – Photography Courtesy of SCAD (Taubman Museum; photo courtesy of Scad) Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter has worked […]

by Konstantin Rega

For the Love of Trees

The Bonsai Exhibit at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden gets you thinking and relaxing. (Photography by Tim Snyder) At Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, a bonsai exhibition (ending February 25) showcases the work of Todd Stewart and Bob Chilton, two leading experts from Gardens Unlimited—a Ruther Glen nursery that specializes in the Japanese horticultural art of cultivating […]

by Konstantin Rega

Aboriginal Art Amazes

The Past and Present Together exhibit at the Kluge-Ruhe in Charlottesville’s tie-in art book is a gorgeous catalog of art and essays. (©Michael Jagamara Nelson; licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Ltd.) The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia’s Irrititja Kuwarri Tjungu (Past and Present Together) exhibit is a fascinating collection of artwork from Papunya Tula Artists […]

by Staff

Seven Wonders

SevenVenues connects residents and visitors to Norfolk’s rich performing arts community. Bot one, not three, but seven of Norfolk’s finest entertainment facilities have come together as SevenVenues, a longtime favorite among fans of music, theater, and art in the Hampton Roads area. But what is SevenVenues really? Look at it as an umbrella […]

by Staff

The Art of Art

The Annual Boardwalk Art Show returns to Virginia Beach for the 65th time this fall. Gary Horton Horton Photography / (Virginia Beach) (Virginia Beach) Although it was sidelined last year, the popular Boardwalk Art Show will celebrate a jubilant return to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for the 65th time this fall. As always, […]

by Staff

The (Virtual) Violin Olympics

Richmond hosts the first-ever online Menuhin Competition.

by Taiya Jarrett

In the Studio with 16 Hands

This Floyd artist collective works together to welcome visitors.

by Staff

Something Special

Holiday Market returns to Salem for the second year.

by Staff

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Eight Virginia schools received the National Blue Ribbon 2024 award for their high performances. The Exemplary High Performing Schools are Spring Hill Elementary in McLean, Green Run Collegiate in Virginia Beach, Bethel Manor Elementary in Hampton, and St. Andrew the Apostle School in Clifton. The Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools are Central Academy Middle […]

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UVA Claims Top Spots Among Public Universities

The University of Virginia has climbed to No. 4 among public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings, advancing one position from last year. The university maintained its No. 24 overall ranking, tying with Emory and Georgetown universities. UVA’s commitment to accessibility and student success stands out in several key metrics. […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Can’t-Miss Spots in Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park offers breathtaking views, scenic trails, and diverse wildlife—the perfect prescription for nature lovers. Some spots to add to your itinerary include: This article originally appeared in the Best of Virginia 2025 issue.

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