Ask anyone in Petersburg, Virginia, what they enjoy about the city of roughly 33,000 people, and you’ll find many commonalities. Its architecture, its up-and-coming art scene, and tight-knit sense of community make it a special place on the verge of an evolution.
It’s a space rich in community with a blossoming future that seeks to bring folks from all walks of life together — whether it’s through urban farming, creative projects, small business ownership, or youth development and mentorship. Both the lifelong locals and newcomers showcased in Petersburg, VA: A City of Opportunity are passionate about ensuring that Petersburg is a city of opportunity, growth, and interconnectedness. Photography by: Carlos Bernate
Meg Brazell, Raquel Brown, Corey Bullock, Naima Burrs, Tyrone Power Cherry III, Lance Costley, Nevaeh Grandison, Hanna Jones, Aimee Joyaux, Ernie LaBrecque, Kathryn LaBrecque, Brandie Lee, Huey Lightbody, Charmeya McMurray, Sarah Owens, Brian Pryor, Monica Ramos, Barry Roebuck, Tiara Russell, Nancy Sanderson, Shawn Sykora, Denise Tipton, Alana Tyler, Abdiel Israel Vanderhoop, Eric Walton, Ronald Walton, and Dan Waterland.
Over 2022 – 2023, Photoville collaborated with marketing agency Finn Partners, to deliver a multi-city photography exhibition to their client, SK Group. Acting as both creative and production partner, Photoville managed the ideation and concept development, photography, interviews, design, and installation of a total of 16 PhotoCubes across four cities in the U.S.
The community-based project highlighted local leaders, small businesses owners, and individuals doing good works in their community. We worked with local photographers, and photographed and interviewed over 100 people in Bay City, Michigan; Petersburg, Virginia; Rancho Cordova, California; and Plano, Texas. The exhibition featured community members who were engaged in their communities as city managers, council members, nonprofit founders, artists, veterans, farmers, student volunteers, and even a State Senator!
The resulting PhotoCube exhibits were installed in each local community in public parks, plazas, and historic downtowns.
