Tokens of Affection

Tokens of Affection

 by Jere Kittle, Richmond, VA Story prompt: Write your own river story… Tokens of Affection. I am a photographer in Richmond VA and a member of Artspace Gallery. This year’s Members’ Biennial exhibition is a little different. Artspace partnered with the James River...
A Daily Companion

A Daily Companion

 by Steve Ferretti, Richmond, VA Story prompt: Write your own river story… I moved to Richmond seven years ago and the James River has become a daily companion to me. It’s a dimension of living in Richmond I had never imagined. My home is in a south side neighborhood...
A move to ‘somewhere’

A move to ‘somewhere’

 by Natalie Farmer, Richmond, VA My husband and I were making a move to “somewhere” after many years in the desert. Our #1 criteria? Somewhere where there is water in the riverbed. You see, in Phoenix, the river beds are almost always dry. The Salt River...
I am one with the river

I am one with the river

 by Alice Ellis, Glen Allen, VA Story prompt: Write your own river story… Since I went canoeing, the river has been flowing through my artwork. I am not a “water person.” My knuckles were white as I clung on at the front of the canoe, leaving all the...
Personally Significant Sections of the James River

Personally Significant Sections of the James River

 by Paul Terrell, Moseley, VA Story prompt: Write your own river story … The James River is a constant source of contemplation. Paddling by canoe and kayak becomes a form of meditation. I have carved significant sections of the river that I have personal...