Tidewater is chock-full of creatives.
Virginia Beach is Vibing while Norfolk glows Neon. Creativity runs DEEP on The Eastern Shore. And Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Suffolk are popping too.
There’s so much good happening that it’s hard to keep up.
And social media is, well, social media. It’s like drinking from a fire hose, right? And let’s admit it, the water in parts is a bit “ick” these days.
So, we’re here to simply gather up what’s going on, organize what we find, and share it back out with you.
Liz Watson, Founder
Local Art Pages was founded by Liz Watson and is supported by a generous team of advisors and contributors, without whom the Art Pages would not be possible.
Local Art Pages is born out of Liz’s delight in facilitating connections and a belief that maintaining a creative practice paves the way to self-fulfillment and vibrant communities.
Liz is an award-winning Artist and Designer based in Cape Charles, Virginia. To learn more about Liz and explore her work, please visit soulshinedesignstudio.com.
We founded this projecte in service to our community and we are driven by a set of core values:
Creativity.
We believe all people are creative. That being an artist means being brave enough to accept the gift of creativity. And that committing to a creative practice is a pathway to self-discovery and happiness.
Community.
We believe thriving, vibrant, communities are built through creative connections.
Curiosity.
We commit to always be curious. We’re curious about the work of others and the world around us. Exploring new ideas expands our thinking and opens doors.
Kindness.
We commit to an active practice of showing gratitude and spreading joy.
Determination.
We commit to persevere in the face of a challenge. 90% of the game is refusing to give up.