(Virginia Beach, VA) April 2, 2019-- The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach, Human Rights Commission of Virginia Beach and ViBe Creative District nonprofit announced today that the public is welcome to participate in The Art of Humanity Event due to rain has been moved from Saturday, April 6th to new RAINDATE of Saturday, April 13 from 10am to 1pm at the Little Theatre of … [Read more...]
The Artists Gallery at the Virginia Beach Art Center opens NEW facility in the ViBe District
(Virginia Beach, VA) March 14, 2019 -- The ViBe Creative District announced today that Virginia Beach Art Center, new home of The Artists Gallery, will open its first exhibition this Friday in their newly expanded Virginia Beach Art Center located at 532 Virginia Beach Blvd. The exhibition titled “Imagine” will feature the collective imaginations of the 45+ artists have … [Read more...]
Event Planned To Honor Vibe Co-Founder, Recently Named First Citizen Of Virginia Beach By The Jaycees
(Virginia Beach, VA) February 25, 2019—Arts, local businesses and the environment are themes for a party planned for April at Virginia MOCA to honor Laura Wood Habr, 2018 First Citizen of Virginia Beach. Habr is a co-founder of the ViBe Creative District and co-owner of Croc’s 19th Street Bistro. Since 1950 this local award from The Virginia Beach Jaycees been honoring the men … [Read more...]
Open Call for Artists and Writers – Arts District Partners with Story Exchange
(Virginia Beach, VA) February 11, 2019-- The ViBe Creative District nonprofit announced a continued partnership for programming with ViBe Story Exchange for 2019. The partnership pairs selected vis- ual and performing artists with the written word—a true arts & humanities collaboration. Drawing in- spiration from a featured artwork, writers will be asked to write a short … [Read more...]
Meet the Artist: An Interview with Virginia Beach’s Roxanne Verdon Bell
There is a new body of work by digital artist Roxanne Verdon Bell featured at BOJUart Gallery in Virginia Beach’s ViBe Creative District. Shown courtesy of the artist: Gatekeeper, 2018, digital, canvas 30 x 45 inches, black wood float frame 32 x 47 x 2 ¾ inches A Virginia Beach resident who’s abstract digital art is an expression of her environmental experiences … [Read more...]
Four Free Exhibitions To Meet Artists At This Month in the ViBe District
It’s just a week into the New Year and already museums and galleries in the ViBe Creative District are offering a wide variety of opportunities to meet Virginia artists and enjoy free and open the public exhibitions. Artist Perspective: Inside the Art Friday, Jan 10 at 6pm and Saturday, Jan 12 at 2pmBOJUart, 1703 Mediterranean Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 A … [Read more...]
Communicating Social Issues with Art
Public art addresses complex social issue with optimism in the ViBe District. “Domestic violence is something that we know is multidimensional and complex.” – Eva Fuze, Samaritan House … [Read more...]
Fear of Acceptance: Recent paintings by Carl Medley III
A new exhibit by Norfolk artist Carl Medley III will be on view at BOJUart gallery in Virginia Beach’s ViBe District from November 16 to December 22, 2018. The work ranges in scale from small paintings to large murals and even site-specific installations. His work explores an idea that he refers to as “unpopucultural” which has to do more with the awkward side of pop culture. … [Read more...]
5 Questions with Artist Nikki Leone on her Latest Project
“Usually the scarier the process seems, the more rewarding,” Nikki Leone … [Read more...]
A Big Year for Public Art in Virginia Beach
October is National Arts and Humanities Month and a great time to explore your local arts and culture. In retrospect, 2018 might be a landmark year for public art in the City of Virginia Beach thanks to City of Virginia Beach’s endorsement of the first creative arts district, expanded public art initiatives city-wide lead by the Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Office, grants … [Read more...]
Welcome Permanent Artworks Into the ViBe Creative District
The ViBe Creative District nonprofit announced today that the City of Virginia Beach’s 19th Street Infrastructure improvements will bring new permanent artwork to the district. The road construction project, which broke ground mid-June is expected to last two years running through all of 2019; two-way traffic will be maintained throughout the road work. Along with … [Read more...]
10 Questions with local artist (now muralist) Allen Harcourt
A professional graphic designer, Allen Harcourt recently attempted his first mural in the ViBe Creative District. … [Read more...]
5 Questions Why Local Artist Chesley De Leon Feels The LOVE
What is a LOVEwork? The LOVEworks program is a state-wide branding initiative designed to promote historic life experiences in Virginia and strengthen awareness of the “Virginia is for Lovers” message. My LOVE sign joined a collection of more than 100 large scale LOVEworks that are installed throughout the Commonwealth. These LOVEworks spark community pride, attract tourists, … [Read more...]
ViBe Creative District to Host the Public Unveiling of Virginia Beach’s First 3D LOVE Sign
(Virginia Beach, VA) August 1, 2018 -- The ViBe Creative District announced today that the public is invited to the unveiling of the first 3D, life-sized LOVE sign in the city of Virginia Beach on Saturday, August 11th at 11:30 A.M. on the corner of Cypress Avenue and 18th Street, outside the Oceanfront Library. Councilmen John Uhrin will offer remarks in support of Virginia … [Read more...]
Virginia Beach Middle Students Create Public Artwork in ViBe District
Drivers can be seen slowing up to stare outside their windows when passing by the 18th Street Parklet and dogwalkers hestitate at the base of trees to gaze upward at a colorful display in the trees. A curious little art installation popped up in the ViBe Creative District this summer, courtesy of 50 Junior National Honor Society Students from Virginia Beach Middle School. … [Read more...]
Interview with Local artist Katerin Goold on New Creative Crosswalk Art in ViBe
Local artist Katerin Goold comes from a family of artists who helped her paint her paint her largest artwork to date on the streets of the ViBe District … [Read more...]
VB ViBE Artist Bob Petersen to Debut Large-Scale Local Environmental Photography
Dramatic mirror image reflections of local seascapes and larger-than-life, vibrant color peonies and cone flowers will be the focus of work Virginia Beach photographer Bob Petersen will debut at the Boardwalk Art Show next week. This show is his first public exhibition. … [Read more...]
ViBe Creative District Second Saturday kicks off NEW Farmers’ Market Location and Summer Concert Series with Commonwealth Brewing
The ViBe Creative District nonprofit announced that the public is welcome to attend this Second Saturday events which include: The Old Beach Farmers Markets (including Green and Art Markets in a NEW location) from 9am to noon and a NEW summer concert series called “Commonwealth ViBez” from noon to 10pm. Both of these events will take place in ViBe Park at the corner of 18th … [Read more...]
Arts Districts Partner for Coastal Virginia “Sights & Bites” Tours in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Portsmouth this Weekend
The ViBe Creative District nonprofit announced today that Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Portsmouth Arts Districts have planned a collaboration to celebrate the local arts in Coastal Virginia this Spring. … [Read more...]
VIBe Creative Crosswalk Painting Today
The public is welcome to participate in a creative crosswalk painting event today, Saturday April 14, from 10am-2pm at on Parks Avenue in Virginia Beach. … [Read more...]