The Historic Richmond Association will hold its annual Art in the Bend festival in downtown Richmond on May 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The one-day event brings local fine art artisans, vendors, live music, performances, great food, and shopping to Morton Street. It was rescheduled from April 5 because of inclement weather.
“This is our fourth year to celebrate local artists. Since 2022 we’ve chosen a featured artist. This year is Thomas Avinger,” Elizabeth Marie, president of the Historic Richmond Association, said in news release. “Thomas has been a part of our festival for years. His art and support of the community is something to celebrate.”
The tradition began in 2022 when HRA re-branded the former Art Walk to Art In The Bend. Since then, the festival has featured artists Rita Cinquemani in 2022, Elizabeth Marie in 2023, Michelle Florence in 2024. Artists are asked to create an original work of art with a historic landmark of Richmond, a dog and their idea of what makes Art In The Bend art…