RVA Community Makers 2023

Now going into its sixth year, RVA Community Makers is an annual community-activated art project presented by VMFA and led by artist Hamilton Glass. Coinciding with VMFA’s celebration of Black History Month, the yearly project honors African American leaders from a variety of fields. Each year, honorees are selected for their influence, impact, and inspirational story. They are the “makers” that strengthen our community. As a public art project, RVA Community Makers showcases the Black history being made every day in RVA, where African American art and artists are celebrated all year long.
RVA Community Makers 2023 was inspired by VMFA’s exhibition Isaac Julien: Lessons of the Hour-Frederick Douglass, the artistic focus was video storytelling. Richmond videographer and artist Myles Brown interviewed, documented, and visually showcased the 2023 honorees. The honorees were individuals who advocate for a cause; amplify a just point of view; and/or use the power of storytelling, oration, and imagery to positively impact change for their community-educationally, culturally, and artistically.
Learn more about RVA Community Makers 2023 at vmfa.museum/rva-community-mak.... And check www.VMFA.museum for details on RVA Community Makers 2024.