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Sterling Elliott
Sterling Elliott began his cello studies at the age of 3 and made his solo debut at age 7.

Queen Esther Marrow
A Newport News native, Queen Esther Marrow has proven to be worthy of her majestic title.

Micheal Marquart
Former drummer for Flock of Seagulls, this Virginia Beach musician continues to make music

Rainey Trevino
This 11 year-old performer from Chesapeake is currently playing the lead role in "Annie."

Heather Beardsley
Heather Beardsley uses various media to make art reflecting her well travelled world view.

Jean Benvenuto
Painter, Jean Benvenuto, of Portsmouth, creates expressive acrylic figurative paintings.

K’bana Blaq
WE TRAVEL TO VIRGINIA TO MEET K’BANA BLAQ—A CREATIVE IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD. FROM MUSIC TO THEATER TO FASHION, BLAQ LOOKS TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER AND SPREAD LOVE AND JOY.

Randy D. Williams
RANDY D. WILLIAMS LOVES WATCHES. SO MUCH SO, HE FOUNDED HIS OWN WATCH COMPANY “TALLEY AND TWINE.” MADE OF THE FINEST RAW MATERIALS, EACH TIME PIECE CREATED IS A WORK OF ART THAT LEAVES BUYERS COMING BACK FOR MORE.

John Chappell & Caden Hunter
DENISE WALL’S DANCE ENERGY IS AN AWARD-WINNING STUDIO IN VIRGINIA THAT HAS TURNED OUT A SERIES OF EXTRAORDINARY STUDENTS EXCELLING IN THE FIELD OF DANCE. TWO OF THOSE STUDENTS ARE JOHN CHAPPELL AND CADEN HUNTER WHO WERE ACCEPTED INTO THE PRESTIGIOUS JUILLIARD SCHOOL FOR DANCE.

Will Liverman
WE MEET GRAMMY-AWARD WINNING OPERATIC BARITONE WILL LIVERMAN. A CAREER THAT HAS CARRIED HIM ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND AROUND THE WORLD, HIS MUSICAL JOURNEY BEGAN AT THE GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA.

Ken Garcia Olaes
A baker-artist bridges tradition and creativity, blending Filipino culture with fine art.

Danny Doughty
Danny Doughty uses art to honor resilience, transforming personal struggles into beauty.

Mascon Leather
A leather artisan blends art and function, crafting timeless pieces while inspiring a family legacy.

Red Crooked Sky
Dancing is a cultural journey, prayer, and community connection for these Native American women.

Chuck Dickerson
An armless artist paints scenes that inspire and connect, using resilience and creativity.

Kishi Bashi
An Asian-American artist explores lost heritage, identity, and empathy through music and film.

Ronaldo Cruz
Filipino-American artist Ronaldo Cruz crafts tissue gowns, honoring family and celebrating life.

Norfolk Street Choir
The Norfolk Street Choir unites voices impacted by homelessness, creating harmony and hope.

Mark Atkinson
A look into Mark’s journey as a photographer, capturing stories, people, and life's raw moments.

Maggie Bush
Artist Maggie Bush captures strength and empowerment in women through painting and photography.

Greenbeats
A catchy kids’ song inspires outdoor adventures and environmental awareness through music.

Roberta Lea
AFTER THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, SINGER-SONGWRITER ROBERTA LEA DECIDED TO MAKE HER DREAM A REALITY AND PURSUE MUSIC FULL TIME. SINCE THEN, THIS RISING COUNTRY STAR FROM NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED FOR HER TALENT.

Victor Wooten
FIVE-TIME GRAMMY WINNER VICTOR WOOTEN IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE BEST BASSISTS IN THE WORLD. WE TRAVEL TO VIRGINIA TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HIS ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER AND THE AMAZING JOURNEY THAT’S MADE HIM WHO HE IS TODAY.

Justin Kauflin
Justin Kauflin has traveled the world, playing jazz with musical greats and performing in front of thousands on a regular basis. But he continues to call Virginia Beach his home, engaging with the community with performances, education and yes even supporting public media! This week’s 757 featured artist may be a world renowned star, but he remains a shining light right here in Hampton Roads.

The Presidents Heads
A once prominent collection of sculptures depicting most of our American presidents now sits in eerie decay on a Williamsburg farm, and is the subject of photography nirvana for the artists who are lucky enough to capture these deteriorating likenesses of our former leaders.

Mia Guile
Mia's abstract painting explores the relationship between color and form, observing the spontaneity of emotions that appear. It is through the compositions of these elements that her paintings construct meaning.

Kate Fitzpatrick
Kate has been practicing some form of art most of her life. Each piece of her work becomes a mix of invention, personal experience and memories. Now, combining flower farming and floral design with her artwork, she has created a very special spot for others to enjoy in a multitude of ways.

Brian Kreydatus
Brian Kreydatus’ painting and printmaking work deal with the figure and questions regarding the human condition. The search for life’s meaning, desire for gratification, and the omnipresent knowledge of our own mortality are all themes in his work.

Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis is a world-renowned trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and a leading advocate of American culture. In early 2023 Marsalis collaborated with Virginia Arts Fest and nine HBCUs from around the country for workshops and masterclasses with Jazz at Lincoln Center. Marsalis believes that music has the power to elevate our quality of life and lead us to both higher levels of consciousness.

Richard Stavitz
Richard Stravitz decided to retire early in 1990 to pursue his lifelong love of art and sculpting. Stravitz is widely-recognized for his distinctive ability to sculpt emotion. Each of his pieces remain true to their subject, with muscle and sinew realistically wrought, magically revealed; the soul of the subject emerges.

Pam Ponce
Pam Ponce is a former pediatrician whose lifelong love for art and the environment combine in her photography. In this exhibit Ponce explores the shifting movement and changes in light of the barrier islands of Virginia's Eastern Shore. This body of work was displayed at the Portsmouth Arts and Cultural Center and connects to the local environment in Hampton Roads

Will Smith
Will Smith is a Virginia Beach photographer who works to document his community, finding subjects that others might not see or think about. By shining a light on challenging but important topics, Will brings attention to important issues that otherwise would not get the attention they deserve.

Xavier Darryl
Xavier Darryl Lewis is a unique and original voice in the Hampton Roads contemporary art scene. A a painter, using bold colors and dynamic graphics applied to a variety of unexpected surfaces, or as a rocking musician, he always leans into his punk rock roots.

CHKD's Children's Pavilion
The Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters has a new building in Norfolk, dedicated to mental health services. Known as the Children's Pavilion, the new facility was conceived thoughtfully, with design elements and carefully curated art to compliment and aid in their mission to provide comfort, inspiration and healing to all who enter its doors.

Shark City Drum Corps
Chesapeake’s Shark City Drum Corps, led by Frederick Dixon, provides students an opportunity to flourish and grow and create meaningful community connections by teaching them how to play drums and preparing them to perform for the public. Their drum lines have won multiple awards for their performances and sent multiple members onto college on band scholarships.

Melissa Messina
American designer and sculptor Maya Lin, known for designing the Vietnam War Memorial on the mall in Washington D.C. as well as other large-scale environmental works, showcases her environmental work and the Chesapeake Bay in Maya Lin: A Study of Water at Virginia MOCA.

Maurice Spector
Maurice Spector is an Eastern Shore sculptor and painter who draws his inspiration from nature and the early morning dreams that run through his subconscious. The result is original art that is genuine, from the heart, and as unique as the creator.

Elbert Watson
Norfolk native Elbert Watson is a former principal dancer for the Alvin Ailey Dance Company. Now, as an instructor, educator, choreographer and coach, he shares his love of dance, helping the Hampton Roads community live better lives through the art of movement and by leading the next generation.

Tom Siegmund
WE TAKE A TRIP TO WINDSOR, VIRGINIA, TO MEET PHOTOGRAPHER TOM SIEGMUND. IN ADDITION TO BUILDING WORLDS THROUGH HIS IMAGE-MAKING, HE ALSO TEACHES STUDENTS AT THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER AT TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

Ramblin' Randy Battaglia
FOR ARTIST AND MUSICIAN RAMBLIN’ RANDY BATTAGLIA, CREATIVE EXPRESSION PROVIDES SOLACE. LIVING OUT OF A VAN, HE TRAVELS PLACE TO PLACE, FINDING OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE HIS CRAFT.

Kristin Skees
ARTIST KRISTIN SKEES WORKS IN A VARIETY OF MEDIA. COMBINING EXPERIMENTAL FIBERS WITH PHOTOGRAPHY, SHE APPROACHES ART IN AN IMAGINATIVE, QUIRKY WAY THAT HAS LED TO HER WORK BEING SHOWN IN MULTIPLE COLLECTIONS.

Assembly WPA
IN DOWNTOWN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, THE FIRM “WORK PROGRAM ARCHITECTS” PARTNERED WITH CREATIVE AGENCIES TO TRANSFORM THREE HISTORIC BUILDINGS INTO A PEOPLE-FOCUSED, FIVE-STORY OFFICE CAMPUS.

Luce
CHEF ANTONIO CARUANA IS THE OWNER OF “LUCE,” A RESTAURANT THAT SERVES ITALIAN FOOD WITH A TWIST. WE TRAVEL TO NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, TO HEAR FROM THE CHEF AND EXPERIENCE SOME OF HIS COOKING.

Norfolk Tour Co Neon District Murals
JOSH WEINSTEIN IS THE CREATOR OF NORFOLK TOUR COMPANY. FOR OVER TEN YEARS, A SERIES OF SPIRITED WALKING TOURS HAVE BEEN OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC, INVITING PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE THE ARTS, CULTURE, AND HISTORY OF NORFOLK, VIRGINIA.

Darren Leung
BASED IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, DARREN LEUNG IS A MARTIAL ARTIST. HAVING LEARNED HIS SKILLS FROM HIS FATHER, HE HAS GONE ON TO BECOME A TRAINER, ACTOR, AND TECHNICAL ADVISOR.

Caroline Scruggs
INVENTED IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY, THE THEREMIN IS AN ELECTRONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENT THAT PRODUCES A FASCINATING, ONE-OF-A-KIND-SOUND... AND IT IS ONE OF THE MANY INSTRUMENTS THAT MUSICIAN CAROLINE SCRUGGS PLAYS.

Brodrick Antoine
A NAVY SAILOR WITH A LOVE FOR ART, BRODRICK ANTOINE CREATES PORTRAIT MURALS IN THE HAMPTON ROADS AREA OF VIRGINIA. WE LEARN MORE ABOUT SOME OF HIS STRIKING WORKS.

Shakespeare in the Plot
WE TAKE A TRIP TO NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, TO EXPERIENCE AN IMMERSIVE STAGING OF SHAKESPEARE’S “ROMEO AND JULIET.” HEARING FROM THE SHOW’S LEADS, WE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PRODUCTION.

Nastassja Swift
Nastassja Swift is a multi-disciplinary artist and Virginia native. Her solo exhibit, Canaan: when I read your letter, I feel your voice, opened this past summer in Hampton. The exhibit featured installations and collaborative performance that intimately displayed the exchange between her and her brother, who is currently incarcerated.

Greg Gutty
COMBINING REGGAE, HIP-HOP, AND R AND B, ARTIST GREG GUTTY HAS CREATED A SOUND THAT IS VERY MUCH HIS OWN. WITH HIS MUSIC, HE HOPES TO UPLIFT AND INSPIRE.

Earth, Fire, and Possibility: Stephen Marder
FOR POTTER AND EDUCATOR STEPHEN MARDER, CLAY IS HIS PREFERRED MEDIUM. HAVING WORKED WITH IT FOR YEARS, HE CONTINUES TO DISCOVER NEW WAYS OF APPROACHING IT AND SHARES THAT KNOWLEDGE WITH STUDENTS AT HIS LOCAL STUDIO.

Dathan Kane
BORN IN HAMPTON, VIRGINIA, DATHAN KANE IS A CONTEMPORARY ARTIST WHO PAINTS IN BLACK AND WHITE. WITH JUST TWO COLORS, HE RENDERS BOLD COMPOSITIONS FEATURING ABSTRACT SHAPES THAT REPRESENT WHAT HE IS GOING THROUGH IN LIFE.

Matthew McGuinness - Gormandizing Mural
IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, DESIGNER AND ARTIST MATTHEW MCGUINNESS TEAMED UP WITH STUDENTS FROM THE GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS TO CREATE A MURAL THAT EXPLORES WHAT LUNCHTIME MEANS IN THE CITY.

WHRO - Not for the Weak Records
Not for the Weak Records is a Virginia based hardcore punk record label.

Elder Anderson Johnson
WE LEARN ABOUT THE LIFE AND ART OF ELDER ANDERSON JOHNSON. A PREACHER, MUSICIAN, AND VISUAL ARTIST, HIS WORK HAS FOUND A PERMANENT HOME AT THE DOWNING-GROSS CULTURAL ARTS CENTER IN NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA.

Freeman Vines
FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS, ARTIST, LUTHIER, AND SPIRITUAL PHILOSOPHER FREEMAN VINES HAS BEEN BUILDING GUITARS OUT OF FOUND MATERIALS. WE VISIT VIRGINIA TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE HAND-CARVED INSTRUMENTS AND THE TRUTHS THEY CARRY.

Nike Shoe Design Contest Winner: Kenny Jones
WE TAKE A TRIP TO VIRGINIA TO MEET KENNY JONES. FOR A CONTEST, HE DESIGNED A VIRGINIA BEACH-THEMED NIKE SNEAKER. HIS DESIGN WON, AND THE CUSTOM SHOES WENT INTO PRODUCTION AND SOLD OUT IN MINUTES.
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Megan Wynne
WITH HER CAMERA, PHOTOGRAPHER MEGAN WYNNE EXPLORES THE MATERNAL EXPERIENCE AND THE POWERFUL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MOTHER AND CHILD.

Eastern Shore Aerial Photographer Gordon Campbell
GORDON CAMPBELL IS AN AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHER. FROM ABOVE, HE CAPTURES THE IMPRESSIVE LANDSCAPES OF THE EASTERN SHORE WITH HIS CAMERA.

Titus Kaphar
ARTIST TITUS KAPHAR EXAMINES HISTORY AND REPRESENTATION. IN HIS WORK, HE CLOSES THE DISTANCE BETWEEN PAST AND PRESENT, REVEALING HISTORY’S IMPACT ON THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD.

The Cooking Gene: Michael Twitty
WE VISIT WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA, TO MEET CULINARY HISTORIAN AND AUTHOR MICHAEL TWITTY. IN HIS WORK, HE EXPLORES AFRICAN AMERICAN FOODWAYS AND THE ROLE THAT FOOD HAS PLAYED THROUGHOUT HISTORY AND ACROSS CULTURES.

Gary Wong
INSPIRED BY TROLLEYS, TRAINS, AND THOSE WHO TRAVEL FROM PLACE TO PLACE, ARTIST GARY WONG CREATES A MURAL THAT TELLS THE STORY OF LIFE ON THE RAILROAD TRACKS.