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Mending Walls is a public art project that brings together public artists from different cultures an

09/07/2026

The work of building connection belongs to all of us.

At Mending Walls, that work can begin with a mural, a poem, a dance, a classroom experience, or a conversation that asks us to listen differently. This Labor Day, we honor the artists, educators, collaborators, and community members who share their voices, talents, and experiences to make this work possible.

Together, we are creating space for empathy, understanding, and healing.

09/03/2026

Mending Walls supports many mediums - it’s a space where art forms come together.

If These Walls Could Dance brought Richmond dancers and artists together through movement, inspired by three Mending Walls murals.

Another example of how creativity can continue the conversation, inspire connection and promote healing.

08/31/2026

After moving to Richmond in 2020, Caitlin was drawn to the powerful murals emerging throughout the city during the protests.

That curiosity led her to Mending Walls and eventually to becoming an intern and part of the team.

From community engagement to projects like Richmond Hill, the Mending Walls team experienced firsthand the patience, collaboration, and trust-building behind creating murals. Through plenty of replanning and pivoting, the process became a reminder that meaningful community work takes time - and is worth it.

Listen to the full process in our podcast linked here: https://loom.ly/MYwwIKI

08/25/2026

Join us this Friday, August 28! 🚶🏽‍♀️🎨

Experience six Mending Walls murals, the stories behind them, and the conversations that bring Richmond together - guided by founder and muralist Hamilton Glass .

🎟️ Spots are limited! Reserve your ticket through the link in our bio. We’d love to walk with you!

📸 Photos from the incredible

08/22/2026

The Mending Walls Coffee Table & Conversations Book preserves the stories behind the murals—the dialogues, connections, and moments that continue to inspire our community.

More than a coffee table book, it’s a reminder that meaningful change begins with listening.
Order your copy on our website https://loom.ly/zECF3CU and help keep the conversation going.

You can also find The Mending Walls Coffee Table & Conversations Book located around stores in Richmond:
just to name a few!

If you have had the chance to check the book out, we’d love to hear what resonated with you in the comments.

08/20/2026

Ever wonder about the story behind a mural you pass by? You may be surprised to know the people and ideas behind these art pieces are as inspirational as the works themselves.

One such piece is “Reflections of Change” located at 2553 W Cary St. Created by .lebow and this piece seeks to contribute to empathy in the community by asking viewers the same question it asked the youth involved, "What do you see?"

Hear the whole story behind this Mending Walls collaboration in podcast linked here: https://loom.ly/JOGi9DQ

08/19/2026

Join us for our next Mending Walls RVA Walking Tour on Friday, August 28.
Experience the murals, stories and conversations that continue to bring people together across Richmond.

Guided by founder and muralist Hamilton Glass , this tour takes you beyond the artwork and into the stories behind six Mending Walls murals. Along the way, you'll learn more about the artists, the process and the community partnerships that make this work possible.

Whether you're discovering Mending Walls for the first time or have been with us since the beginning, we'd love to walk with you.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now. Reserve yours here: https://loom.ly/NLNPcHw

📸 Photos from our wonderful May Tour by

08/11/2026

Did you know that Maggie Walker was the first black bank president and that her bank, the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, opened 123 years ago today, August 11, 1903? See her portrayed here in the moving mural, “Her Flowers," created by artists S. Ross Browne and Amy Smith in Richmond’s Manchester neighborhood.

Their collaborative process was rooted in listening, shared ideas, and mutual respect. When asked how the mural adds to the conversation by host on the Mending Walls podcast, the artists responded that this project is “focused on the future and hopeful imagery” by “inspiring the conversation forward." Hear more of this conversation in the full interview: https://loom.ly/n9PZWj0

08/09/2026

🎨 Walk the walls. Hear the stories.

This morning, Mending Walls founder led a private group of 15 through Richmond, sharing the stories behind the murals, the artists who created them, and the conversations that brought them to life.

Want to experience Mending Walls for yourself?

Our next public Walking Tour is Friday, August 28 at 9 am beginning at the Quirk Hotel.

Together, we’ll explore 5-7 Mending Walls murals and go beyond the art to hear the stories of collaboration, trust, community and connection behind each wall.

Space is limited to keep the experience personal and conversational. Register now to join us on August 28: https://loom.ly/NLNPcHw

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