Artstitution

11/02/2019

Check out what artist Noah Scalin did to honor the longtime CEO of Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia.

Timelapse video of artist Noah Scalin putting together a portrait of Goodwill CEO Charles Layman using nothing but neckties that were then donated back to Go...

04/27/2019

Congratulations to Bill Martin and The Valentine!

Valentine Director Bill Martin accepting the Design Achievement Award at the Virginia By Design Awards at The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design.

The Design Achievement Award is given to an institution for utilizing design as a strategic tool in their mission and consistently exhibiting ingenuity and insight in relating design to quality of life.

The Valentine is honored and humbled by this recognition of our mission-driven work.

04/11/2019

Julia Torres Barden is a photographer, writer, and advocate. A survivor of trauma, she has spent her life learning to embody a spirit of resilience, and how best to advocate for others who’ve had similar experiences.

Listen now: artstitution.org/artists-at-work/10

03/28/2019

Bionic Author Trace Wilson is a children's author, public speaker, model, actor, and marketing and advertising professional who was born with one hand.

As the "Bionic Author," Wilson shares with his young audiences the message of embracing what makes them unique.

Listen now: artstitution.org/artists-at-work/9

02/28/2019

Noah Scalin is a visual artist based in Richmond, Virginia.

Best known for his viral blog “Skull a Day,” he produces work for shows and galleries and teaches workshops on the creative process.

Listen now: http://artstitution.org/artists-at-work/8

02/17/2019

Great news for RVA!

The results of the new study, which looks at the number of businesses in a city per capita, may surprise you.

02/15/2019

The Valentine opened its new exhibit, “Monument Avenue: General Demotion/General Devotion,” yesterday to continue the conversations about Richmond's monuments, particularly along Monument Ave.

Listen to Bill Martin talk about that exhibit and Richmond history more broadly on the latest episode of Artists at Work: artstitution.org/artists-at-work/7.

The Valentine chose a day celebrating love to open its new exhibit “Monument Avenue: General Demotion/General Devotion.”

02/15/2019

Dive into the latest episode of Artists at Work, featuring Bill Martin, Executive Director of The Valentine in Richmond, Virginia.

He works to translate The Valentine's archives—from photographs to clothing to papers and more—into complex and compelling narratives about the city.

Listen now: artstitution.org/artists-at-work/7

01/31/2019

Princess Howell Johnson is the Founding Director of Royal Expressions Contemporary Ballet in Greensboro, North Carolina.

As a teacher, dancer, and choreographer, she inspires movement in her colleagues, students, and children throughout Greensboro.

Listen now: artstitution.org/artists-at-work/6