RVA

Created by designer R. Anthony Harris in his small apartment across from the post office in Carytown, RVA Magazine quickly gained momentum when co-founder artist and activist Jeremy Parker joined a few months later. Their vision was to spotlight the creative talent emerging from Richmond’s underground arts and music scenes. This vision led to numerous city-changing initiatives, such as Carytown New Year’s, the Richmond Mural Project, RVAlution, and the eventual adoption of the ‘RVA’ identity that defines the city today.

From its inception, RVA Magazine has been dedicated to community empowerment. How do we achieve this? By introducing innovative storytelling methods that capture the essence of our city and Commonwealth. This approach provides our readers with an immersive experience that intersects art, music, culture, queer issues, and politics. As both a digital and print publication, we strive to represent the full spectrum of Richmond and Virginia, ensuring that all communities find their voices in our pages.

Since our first issue in 2005, our editorial and design team has built a brand recognized as a leading cultural ambassador for Richmond. Our readership now spans the entire Commonwealth, and our social networks spark and shape discussions on today’s most pressing issues. RVA Magazine remains at the forefront of content creation, maintaining a design and editorial standard that reflects Richmond’s dynamic growth and evolution, both regionally and nationally.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our friends, comrades, clients, sponsors, contributors, editorialists, creators, and even adversaries who have journeyed with us to this point. Your trust in our storytelling continues to inspire us in ways words can hardly convey.