An Artistic Feast

An Artistic Feast

By Betsy DiJulio  A Feast of Languages is an exhibition of work by artists who are part of the energy and vitality that has emerged in Norfolk’s NEON Arts District and the ViBe Creative District in Virginia Beach,” explains curator, Neil Britton Gallery Director, and...

Hi-Fructose Opens at MOCA

By Betsy DiJulio  The opening of this long-awaited (and now controversial) exhibition, in the making for over three years, occurs after press-time.  So Alison Byrne, Director of Exhibitions and Education, and Heather Hakimzadeh, Curator, agreed to provide a preview of...
ART: The Women of Kent Knowles

ART: The Women of Kent Knowles

By Jeff Maisey   Sometimes a painting will catch your eye from a distance and hook the viewer by the ribcage. Such is the work of painter Kent Knowles, whose new exhibition “Passage” is on display through June 11 at Linda Matney Gallery in Williamsburg. The...
Unmasking Small Works of Hal Weaver

Unmasking Small Works of Hal Weaver

By Jeff Maisey   Each year, Charles H. Taylor Art Center in Hampton challenges local artists to think small. Really small. Miniature. As a result, dozens of painters, sculptures and mixed media artists rise to the occasion by submitting itty bitty work exhibited...