T
he ViBe District in Virginia
Beach is a hub for the local arts
community. It was created to
revitalize an area of the city
that had depreciated over the years.
The community has opened up new
artsy shops, restaurants, gallery
spaces, and more. Always advocates
for the arts, people in the district
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have painted crosswalks and murals
to express their passions. There is
even an exhibit of painted lifeguard
stands by local professional painters.
There is a fenced area in the ViBe
District that features a whole row of
murals created by professional artists,
amateurs, and student groups from
all over the area. The murals line the
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