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March 5, 2025

From Body Paint to Broadway: The Artistic Journey of Hallie Moore Timmons

When Hallie Moore Timmons first picked up a body paint brush in middle school, she saw it as nothing more than a creative way to pass the time. Little did she know her hobby of recreating images on herself would eventually lead her to Broadway, where she would help bring historical figures to life in... Read More

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February 5, 2025

Spreading Joy Through Art: Felice McWilliams’ Creative Mission

In March 2017, on a chilly day in Seattle, a simple painted rock with a ladybug design changed Felice McWilliams’ mood from gloomy to joyful. That small moment of delight inspired her to launch “Making Danville Smile,” a community art project that would touch countless lives in her Virginia hometown. “I decided I wanted to... Read More

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January 7, 2025

Echoes of a Simpler Time: Joseph P. Lovell’s Journey Back to Sandy Creek

The gentle burble of Sandy Creek still sounds the same as it did in 1958, when six-year-old Joseph Lovell first moved to the family farm in rural Virginia. Today, sitting at one of his favorite overlooks watching the water tumble over rocks below, Lovell finds himself transported back to endless summer days spent swimming with... Read More

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December 3, 2024

From Retail to Nature’s Art: One Man’s Journey of Self-Discovery

Robert Huggins spent six years racing from one retail holiday season to the next, always planning months ahead. Today, you’re more likely to find him thoughtfully collecting pinecones along a hiking trail or crafting whimsical woodland creatures inspired by his childhood love of FernGully: The Last Rainforest. This transformation didn’t happen overnight—it’s the result of... Read More

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November 4, 2024

Mountain Dew Masterpieces

Creativity strikes in different ways. Artists see art in objects others may find expendable. Local artist, Michael Williams transforms ordinary Mountain Dew boxes into extraordinary works of art, challenging perceptions about creativity and neurodivergence along the way. Williams, who serves as the Quality and Compliance Coordinator at the Arc of Southside, discovered his artistic calling... Read More

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October 2, 2024

V.R. Christensen: Weaving History, Healing, and Hope

In the quaint historic district of Danville, Virginia, a renaissance woman is quietly reshaping narratives—both on the page and in her community. V.R. Christensen, bestselling author of historical fiction and steampunk novels, is also a dedicated preservationist, massage therapist, and trauma-informed practitioner. Her multifaceted career is a testament to her core mission: healing the world,... Read More

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September 5, 2024

A Journey Through Light: The Photography of Glenn Scarboro

Glenn Scarboro, a native of Danville, Virginia, has been capturing moments through his lens for an impressive 62 years. His photographic journey, beginning in the 1960s with street photography, has grown into creating dynamic abstract images. Scarboro, also a licensed clinical social worker, has consistently pursued his singular interest: finding beauty in all moments of... Read More

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August 2, 2024

A Golden Legacy: Danville Museum Celebrates 50 Years of Art and History

Nestled in the Old West End of Danville, the Sutherlin Mansion stands as a silent witness to the city’s rich tapestry of history. For the past half-century, this stately Italianate villa has been home to the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History (DMFAH), an institution that has become the cultural cornerstone of the community.... Read More

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July 5, 2024

Children Must See Themselves in Books

Adrian Nester is redefining what it means to teach English literature. As an Advancement Placement (AP) English teacher and AP grader for College Board, Nester’s passion for literature extends far beyond the classroom walls, inspiring students to explore the world through the lens of poetry and prose. “There was no such thing as Advancement Placement... Read More

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June 1, 2024

Bringing Inanimate Objects to Life

Bringing Inanimate Objects to Life In a world where technology dominates and digital entertainment reigns, Anna Timm is pulling the strings to keep the ancient art of puppetry alive. Growing up on a steady diet of Jim Henson’s creations, such as The Muppet Show and Sesame Street, Timm’s love for puppets was ignited at an... Read More

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