The Impact of Public Art & Placemaking
Bold, eye-catching public art can transform the spaces we live in. It can take a formerly non-descript space and make it stand out as something special to be remembered. So when you think of the art piece it also brings to mind the place. There’s no telling how many Virginia Beach visitors and residents alike (be honest!) have gathered under the 34 foot, 12.5 ton bronze King Neptune statue that p…
Prismatic Play
New Oceanfront Mural shows a Day at the Beach with Colorful CephalopodsNorfolk artist, Aimee Bruce recently wrapped up work on her brilliant new mural, "Prismatic Play." It's a colorful new addition to the area known as Rudee Loop at the Oceanfront.In April 2019, the City of Virginia Beach Office of Cultural Affairs announced a public call for proposals, and artists from across the country submit…
Portraits from a Place of Grace
New Public Art Installation Is a Testament of Resiliency “Portraits from a Place of Grace” by Richard Hollant was unveiled on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the future home of the African American Cultural Center on the corner of Newtown Road and Hampshire Way. Commissioned by the City of Virginia Beach Office of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the African American Cultural Center of Virginia B…
World Below the Brine
World Below the Brine New Public Art Installation at Rudee Loop A new placemaking art installation has shown up at the Oceanfront's Rudee Loop, and it's the kid of thing Instagrammers love, so be prepared to see it all over your feed. Or, go check it out yourself and become immersed in the interactive "World Below the Brine" that transforms with the wind, the sun and your own movements. Local arc…
Large-scale Paper Pour with Hong Hong
Artist Hong Hong was a guest artist at the Zeiders American Dream Theater's (The Z's) Proteus Festival early October, 2018. The festival was in celebration of the grand opening of The Z's new building in Town Center of Virginia Beach. Festival attendees and Town Center visitors gathered outside the Z to create the giant sheet of paper using recycled tickets, scripts and scores from the Z's first …