THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN RICHMOND
A DESTINATION
We are home to the galleries, cultural institutions, renowned restaurants, independently-owned boutiques and shops. The Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) represents the residents, businesses, and non-profit organizations in the area and proudly presents the First Fridays Art Walk on the first Friday of every month and Broad Appétit, the city’s largest food festival, on the first Sunday in June.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to retain and expand the residential and business base, improve the appearance and perception of our neighborhood, and to cooperate with other community resources and agencies to ensure an adequate voice and representation for those we serve.
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July First Friday is Here!
It may be hot enough to melt butter on the pavement, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy music, art, food & shopping tonight in the Arts District. Link to Map: http://bit.ly/julyrvaFF [...]
August First Friday!
Get out and enjoy the Richmond Arts District - RAD tomorrow night! No trolley this month, but it will be back in September. Link to Map: http://bit.ly/augustFirstFriday
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Attention writers!RICHMOND WRITE NOW:
A workshop series for Richmond writers
We miss creating. Theatres are still (mostly) closed and Broadway has recently announced a June 2021 reopening, but what does that mean for regional companies and artists still missing the collaborative process?
Facilitated by local playwright, Dante Piro, Richmond Write Now is a new workshop series providing an interactive opportunity for Richmond writers. Over four weeks, this working group will meet digitally every week with the goal of each member creating an original 10-15 minute play or screenplay to be produced and presented in a COVID-safe format.
Writers of all experience levels are encouraged to sign up! If you’ve been blocked and struggling to write this past year: this workshop is for you.
There will be five slots available to be filled, first-come, first serve. The online application will be posted Saturday, October 17th at 12PM EST. Weekly meetings will take place from Saturday, October 24th through Saturday, November 14th.
This is a FREE program, so please only sign up if you are able to commit to the weekly meetings. If you are unable to join this first time, there will be more opportunities to follow.
For any questions, please email Dante Piro at dante@theatrelabrva.org #RVA #SUPPORTLOCAL #WRITERS
It wouldn't be October without this event--virtually or otherwise--submit your artwork!
Call for entries! Carnival of 5 Fires!
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Come one, come all! 🗣 Join us for the launch of Carnival of 5 Fires on First Friday October 2nd🔥Obviously we cant gather for the 14th Annual Carnival of 5 Fires so this year we bring you a taste...First Fridays is on pause until we can all safely gather in large groups, but there are still plenty of spots in the Arts District to visit and experience on a Friday or any other day! See our Stories for more info. Remember 🧐
Check hours, mind COVID precautions, wear a mask and check in advance if you need to purchase a ticket or reserve a spot for your visit