On Saturday, June 8, you could find one-of-a-kind, mushroom-inspired art on your morning walk.
Game of Shrooms is a global art scavenger hunt which began in 2019. Hundreds of artists sign up to hide unique, fungi-full works in their area and give clues to their whereabouts on social media. This year, several Richmond artists are on board.
Starting a little after midnight on Saturday, works will be stowed around the River City. Check out the map of participating artists and follow them on social media — they’ll likely leave hints throughout the day about where their work can be found.
If you find a piece, be sure to tag or message the artist to let them know.
Participating River City artists include:
- Noah Scalin
- ClayBrook Pottery
- Throws Like a Girl Ceramics
- Midnight Thicket
- Vegan Trash Panda
Want to get involved? There’s still time to sign up as an artist. You can create and hide as many pieces as you like.
Pro tip: Game of Shrooms is a Leave No Trace event, so art that isn’t found will have to be retrieved by the artist.
Along with the event, Mushroom Mania RVA will host a community picnic at Shields Lake in Byrd Park on Saturday from 12 to 3 p.m. Bring your own veggie dish to the family-friendly potluck, enjoy mushroom-themed arts and crafts, and show off your foraging successes.
