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Richmond Grid Celebrating Richmond's makers, storytellers, and community builders. Our goal is to share stories about people inspired by a purpose beyond themselves.

Grid is a solutions-oriented news platform that celebrates makers, storytellers, and community builders. We are interested in hard work, humility, authenticity, and stewardship. And most of all, people who roll up their sleeves and push Richmond forward. As a certified B Corporation, we produce digital content and a quarterly print publication that features Richmond at its best — from startup owne

rs to creators to civic leaders. We deliver our magazine by bike whenever possible, print on FSC-certified paper, use soy-based ink, and donate a portion of our advertising space to local nonprofits. We hope you enjoy reading about the talented people, small businesses, and community organizations that we feature in Grid as much as we’ve enjoyed getting to know their stories. Each follows a philosophy and set of practices that are building a more just and caring Richmond. And for that we’re grateful.


*Richmond Grid also offers* Online news at www.richmondgrid.com; Email newsletter via its sister publication, Here Weekly, offering weekly tips and ways to explore RVA. Sign up for free at www.hereweekly.co; Locally Made Goods: Grid Supply Co., www.gridsupplyco.com, featuring products made in Richmond by Richmonders, such as cocktail glasses laser etched with murals by local artists, growlers and water bottles featuring the City of Richmond flag, visual works by Richmond illustrators, "Dear Richmond" journals; and Grid Collective: A content house and brand consultancy for socially conscious local businesses with a meaningful story to tell.

This week, our partner publication .weekly features as guest editor. The Richmond-based singer/songwriter has spent 15 ...
06/04/2026

This week, our partner publication .weekly features as guest editor. The Richmond-based singer/songwriter has spent 15 years fronting indie-pop soul band Erin & The Wildfire, and is also a solo folk artist. She’s a community activist, a crochet queen, and an avid boxer. Her sophomore album, Rhinestones, drops June 26.

Catch her if you can! Here are her top event picks for the week:

🎨 Make Space at | Friday, June 5 | 5–11 PM
Gallery 5 opens its newest exhibition with a full night of live music, drag performances, and DJ sets. Erin performs live alongside Logan From The Internet and Ducttape Jesus. Free & open to the public. 📍 200 W Marshall St

🌈 Carytown Pride: Market & Chalk Event | Sunday, June 7 | 11 AM–5 PM
Head to Carytown for a day of sidewalk chalking, 30+ local LGBTQ+ artists, and great food from Eddie Rose Coffee, Petty’s Pastries & Twisted Lemon Bev Co. Hosted by TransJamRVA. Free & open to the public.

🎵 Flowerama House: Songwriters In The Round | Tuesday, June 9 | Doors 6 PM, Show 7 PM
An intimate evening with Erin Lunsford, Genna Matthew, and Meredith Rounsley, plus an opening set from Annie Stirling. DM Erin on Instagram for the address.

🎸 Album Release Party @ The Camel | Friday, July 31
Her sophomore album Rhinestones drops June 26, a love letter to her Appalachian roots and a bold step forward. Celebrate with a 6-piece band, opener Sasha Landon of Palmyra, and exclusive merch. Tickets $15.

Check out the full feature at hereweekly.com and go show Erin some love this week! 🤍

This week, our partner publication .weekly features James Moffitt () as guest editor! He’s the founder of and an avid o...
05/28/2026

This week, our partner publication .weekly features James Moffitt () as guest editor! He’s the founder of and an avid outdoorsman whose work lives at the intersection of food, the outdoors, sustainability, stewardship, and storytelling. Working with brands ranging from startups to Fortune 200 companies has given James a unique perspective that he brings to every project.

James launched TrailHead to merge his passion for storytelling with his love of outdoor adventure. He’s also an Eagle Scout, a published author, and a partner , an upland hunting preserve in Amelia County. And he co-founded with where the duo has created an independent art and exhibition space dedicated to creativity and community.

James slowed down long enough to drop three tips for our Here Weekly subscribers for exploring and celebrating this place we all love to call home. He begins with a shoutout to ’s R.I.M.B.Y. Festival. TrailHead has proudly partnered with Beyond Boundaries for several years, and their mission resonates deeply with the team.

R.I.M.B.Y. Festival (Right In My BackYard) is a free outdoor festival featuring activities found right here in Richmond’s backyard, along with food, drinks, music, games, and prizes. Proceeds support outdoor adventure and environmental education opportunities for individuals with disabilities, underserved youth, veterans, and recovery programs. June 7, 12–3 p.m. ’s Richmond location.

James also recommends ’s Fledge Fest supporting . The event includes kids’ activities, falcon cam footage, feathered friends, exclusive merch, and a collaboration beer. June 20, noon–6 p.m. at Triple Crossing in Fulton.

James wraps things up by featuring , a local brand offering year-round knifemaking classes. Here founder offers a rewarding hands-on experience that leaves you with something timeless you created yourself.

Subscribers, check out this week’s issue of in your inbox. Not yet subscribed? It’s free at hereweekly.com.

This is one not to miss! Foyer Gallery will present “A Dark Spot,” a new solo exhibition by local artist and illustrator...
05/28/2026

This is one not to miss! Foyer Gallery will present “A Dark Spot,” a new solo exhibition by local artist and illustrator Mike McQuade opening Friday, June 5 during Richmond’s monthly art walk.

Opening in Downtown Richmond, this exhibition marks ’s first solo gallery presentation and will remain on view through Aug. 21.

According to gallery materials, McQuade transforms found imagery and printed ephemera through “layers, gesture and juxtaposition.” The gallery shares that his images are “destabilized, re-contextualized and embedded into compositions that feel simultaneously purposeful and open to chance.”

Foyer also notes that “a study of physical impact runs through his research,” with surfaces that are “repeatedly struck and built up,” creating works that pull viewers into a “buzzing, kinetic energy” counteracted by meditative stills.

While this marks his first solo gallery exhibition, McQuade’s editorial and illustration work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and Vanity Fair. His work has also been recognized by organizations including The Art Directors Club, American Illustration, and Communication Arts.

🗓 Opening Reception: Friday, June 5, from 5–9 p.m. Exhibition on view through Aug. 21
📍 Foyer Gallery, 16 W. Broad St
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Richmond artists Jamie Vuong and Lizzie Brown pictured with juror Diego Sanchez during this weekend’s opening of “250 Ye...
05/25/2026

Richmond artists Jamie Vuong and Lizzie Brown pictured with juror Diego Sanchez during this weekend’s opening of “250 Years of Expression Freedom, Dissent, and the American Voice” .

The exhibition, which opened Friday night, brings together artists from across the region exploring themes of identity, freedom, dissent, history, and contemporary American life through a range of perspectives. The show remains on view through July 18, with gallery hours Wednesday through Sunday from 12–4 p.m.

📍Artspace Richmond
2833-A Hathaway Rd.

A new nonprofit gallery space officially opened its doors in Shockoe Bottom this weekend, marking the debut of Universal...
05/24/2026

A new nonprofit gallery space officially opened its doors in Shockoe Bottom this weekend, marking the debut of Universal Arts (). The organization launched its inaugural exhibition Friday night at the new nonprofit teaching gallery at 120 N. 18th Street, with the opening continuing through Saturday as Richmonders explored the new space and inaugural exhibition.

The project was founded by an all-star lineup of , , and , who envision the gallery as more than a traditional exhibition space. In addition to rotating shows, Universal Arts plans to host classes, workshops, and community-centered programming focused on expanding access to visual arts and humanities education.

The inaugural exhibition features a mix of established and emerging regional artists and reflects the organization’s broader mission of supporting artists across different stages of their careers while creating opportunities for education, collaboration, and professional development. The exhibition remains on view through June 27.

📍120 N. 18th Street
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Painting on an island in downtown Richmond with Matt Lively, it doesn’t get much more Richmond than that! Lively (), who...
05/22/2026

Painting on an island in downtown Richmond with Matt Lively, it doesn’t get much more Richmond than that!

Lively (), who earned a BFA in Sculpture from and has exhibited nationally and internationally, brought his students today to Sharp’s Island along the James River for an afternoon of plein air painting. 

Lively has taught at both Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia Museum Studio School, and he now operates his own outdoor painting classes that give a loyal following of students the chance to learn from one of the city’s most recognizable working artists. 

In addition to weekly sessions, Lively regularly organizes painting excursions across the River City, with today’s field trip to marking the 61st installment of the group’s ongoing outdoor painting adventures.

🎉A new start begins on West Broad today with a literal red carpet! Formerly known as Common House Richmond, the social c...
05/20/2026

🎉A new start begins on West Broad today with a literal red carpet! Formerly known as Common House Richmond, the social club at 303 W. Broad Street officially introduced its new identity today: No. 303 Richmond ().

The transition marks a rebrand and independent evolution for the popular downtown Richmond gathering space, which has spent the past several years serving as a hub for creative events, business meetings, networking, dining, and community programming in the .

Importantly, the same dedicated team and spirit behind the space remain in place, with the No. 303 crew emphasizing their continued commitment to hospitality and community-centered gathering in downtown Richmond.

Today’s launch included new social channels and site, updated branding, red carpet entrance, and a new sense of energy throughout the space (which also happens to be where Richmond Grid has held down an office for years).

While many familiar design elements and the club’s atmosphere remain intact, the new branding signals a fresh direction and local identity centered around the Broad Street address itself.

No. 303 Richmond is located at 303 W. Broad Street in downtown Richmond. Come join us.

Richmond artist S. Ross Browne’s painting The Huntress (2010) is now installed in the Executive Mansion in Richmond.The ...
05/19/2026

Richmond artist S. Ross Browne’s painting The Huntress (2010) is now installed in the Executive Mansion in Richmond.

The acrylic-on-canvas work measures 26” × 30”. Follow for more.

🐾 This week, we’re excited to welcome Tamsen Kingry, CEO of the , as guest editor for Richmond Grid’s partner publicatio...
05/15/2026

🐾 This week, we’re excited to welcome Tamsen Kingry, CEO of the , as guest editor for Richmond Grid’s partner publication, .weekly, where local community builders share their favorite ways to explore and celebrate Richmond.

Tamsen has spent more than two decades helping shape one of Richmond’s most beloved nonprofit organizations, guiding the Richmond SPCA through continued growth while expanding programs that support pets and the people who love them across the region.

What began as an internship during her senior year at VCU turned into a 24-year career rooted in compassion, community, and connection. Since joining the Richmond SPCA full-time in 2002, Tamsen has worked across communications, development, and operations before becoming CEO in 2019. Along the way, she has adopted three dogs and two cats, fostered many others, and helped countless friends find new companions of their own.

This week, Tamsen shares some of her favorite ways to experience the city, including Bark in the Park with and , kayaking out to , scenic walks through , and History Hound tours with adoptable dogs and .

She also spotlights the Richmond SPCA’s Amazing Tails Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, May 30. This Amazing Race-inspired adventure through Carytown will be filled with clues, teamwork, local businesses, and community fun, all supporting the Richmond SPCA’s lifesaving mission.
weekly subscribers, check your inbox for Tamsen’s issue. Not yet subscribed? It’s free at hereweekly.com.

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