Richmond Arts Corridor Planned
Richmond Arts Corridor Planned
Richmond's leading arts organizations recently met with community leaders and stakeholders to discuss the establishment of a corridor to promote the city's diverse creatives. While outreach has just begun, many were excited about the opportunity to showcase talented artists while stimulating economic activity.
The corridor will include several local landmarks — potentially the RYSE Youth Center, The Richmond Museum of History, and the NIAD Art Center. The goal is to help Richmond residents as well as the greater SF Bay Area access local art safely and conveniently. Ideas for what the corridor would look and feel like included an interactive walking and cycling map; a rewards programs; and offering training for local artists and youth to raise their local profiles via web and social media.
Another exciting development is the reimagining of the annual Taste of Richmond event to incorporate the works of emerging youth artists. There is also an opportunity to enhance accessibility to residents of all income levels to these locations — including the city's Bike Share program, Richmond Moves ride-sharing, and the Richmond Ferry.
Meeting attendees included the Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project, the RYSE Center, the Richmond Arts & Culture Commission, Visual Artists of Richmond, the NIAD Art Center, the Children's Art Studio Richmond, Reimagine Richmond, the Richmond Economic Development Commission, Critical Impact Consulting, and the Richmond Progressive Alliance. Also present were Councilmember Claudia Jimenez and County Supervisor John Gioia.
For more information, be sure to attend the next city council meeting.
