Virginia Beach based artist nez- that’s zen backwards- is a three-time combat veteran and a cancer survivor.

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Virginia Beach based artist nez– that’s zen backwards– is a three-time combat veteran and a cancer survivor. Image Courtesy of Vibe Creative District Art saved her life. After debilitating illness left her bedridden and hopeless, a therapist prescribed that she watch Bob Ross videos. Skeptically, she obliged and found the encouragement and positive affirmations she … [Read more…]

Three college students create ViBe Murals themed to Building A Better Community

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The ViBe Creative District announced today that three new temporary murals have been added to the creative arts district in the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Three local college students recently painted the new artworks last week, all themed to highlight the arts role in “Building A Better Community” located on 17th Street, 19th Street and Cypress Avenue. In early July, the … [Read more…]

ViBe Creative District Nonprofit to Host the Public in Creative Crosswalk Paintings

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(Virginia Beach, VA) June 2, 2019– The ViBe Creative District nonprofit announced today that the public is welcome to participate in a creative crosswalk painting event on Saturday, June 8th from 10am-2pm at on 17th Street in Virginia Beach. A total of 4 crosswalks will be painted by local artists and the public at the North and South crosswalks for intersections of … [Read more…]

ViBe Creative District Mural Festival presented by TowneBank to feature 10 NEW murals in 10 days by 10 artists this May

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(Virginia Beach, VA) May 1, 2019– The ViBe Creative District nonprofit announced today that the public is welcomed to come witness the second annual ViBe Mural Festival presented by TowneBank this May 10 – 19, 2019. A total of 10 new murals will be painted by 10 different national and local artists at private properties through the arts district next month (featured … [Read more…]

Art of Humanity event to honor The Season of Non-violence and add New Mural to Little Theatre of Virginia Beach

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(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

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(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

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(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

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(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

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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

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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…]

Fear of Acceptance: Recent paintings by Carl Medley III

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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…]

A Big Year for Public Art in Virginia Beach

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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

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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…]

5 Questions Why Local Artist Chesley De Leon Feels The LOVE

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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

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(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

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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…]