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artoberVA is an annual celebration of arts and culture in Richmond and the Tri-Cities area!

 
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 But, what is artoberVA?

artoberVA promotes events, pop-ups, exhibits, science, history, collaborations, and any arts or culture experience happening in the Richmond & Tri-Cities area every October.

Presented by CultureWorks, artoberVA increases participation in arts and culture events in our region and expands the exposure of organizations, venues, and artists shaping our vibrant and creative scene.

If you're an organization, business, or artist offering an arts or culture experience in October we want you to share it on the CultureWorks Arts & Culture Calendar!

If you're a local resident or just visiting, please engage with our communities' best and brightest talent!

 
 
 
 
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Explore all that artoberVA has to offer!

 
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GET INVOLVED

If you're an arts or culture organization, or an artist in Richmond or the Tri-Cities area – we want you to be involved with artoberVA this October!

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EXPERIENCE IT

There are literally hundreds of artoberVA events to engage your senses during the month of October. Check out the calendar and plan your experience!

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PROMOTE + COLLABORATE

Let everyone know you are part of the artoberVA movement and find other exciting ways to collaborate with venues, artists, & organizations.

 

 

photo by Tom Topinka

 
 
 

Arts and culture live here!

 
 
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Stay connected
to artoberVA!

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Happy Halloween! @cultureworksrva president @sagarka1 got the Halloween treatment from @kingsdominionva 🧟‍♂️👻😱 Swipe to see the final frightening look! . . . . . . . . . . . . . #artoberVA #happyhalloween #Halloween #KingsDominion #HalloweenHaunt
@urbanhangsuiterva opens tomorrow, just in time for #artoberVA! Can’t wait! . . . . . . . . . . . . #artsandculture #RVA #chalkart
The weather cleared up this weekend for Garden Glow at @maymont_rva ! Looks like a great way to spend one if the last nights of #artoberVA! . . . . . . . . . . . #Maymont #RVA #lights #artsandculture
Beautiful #artoberva morning for a tour of the @branchmuseum and the restored bedroom of Lady of the House Beulah Gould Branch and related exhibit in the gallery. Also features original Coloraturra pieces on display from what is now known as the Altria Theater. So much to see!
Amazing #artoberva evening with some of Richmond’s incredibly talented muralists including @nicocathcart , @hamglass , @noahscalin , @auz_can , @edtrask and @thenightowl and their fresh take on Virginia history at the opening for the #FreshPaint exhibit at @virginiahistory . Opens to the public on Saturday- go check it out!
Thanks @studiotwothree for letting us stop by on this fine #artoberVA afternoon! . . . . . . . . . . #RVA #artsandculture #ScottsAddition #StudioTwoThree #chalkart
Lots happening as the @vmfamuseum and their volunteers get ready for Fine Art and Flowers Oct 24-28. #artoberva
@altriatheaterva is all decked out for #artoberva! . “It's #ArtoberVA in #RVA ! A time to celebrate all the arts and culture in this great community. Check out all the things to see and do at artoberVA.com.” . . . . . . . . . . #artsandculture #theatre #RVA #altriatheater
Fantastic day celebrating #artoberVA w @capitalonecafe at @shortpumpmall with budding artists making this fun mural designed by @lucky_signs !
 
 

"Now in our fourth year, artoberVA is better than ever! Together with our partners we have planted powerful seeds, and we’ve watched artoberVA take root and grow exponentially each year. We’re thrilled with how the Richmond and Tri-Cities region has embraced this month-long celebration of arts and culture, and are excited to see artoberVA continue to connect the greater community to the power of creativity."

- Scott Garka, President, Richmond CultureWorks

 
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Ready to dig in?

Check out our participate page for all of the nitty gritty details on how to get more involved. Then head over to the calendar to add events, RSVP to your favorite opportunities, and spread the word!

 
 
 
 
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• our generous 2019 partners •

 
 
 
 

BETSY & DON GARBER • PAM & BILL ROYALL • JENNIFER & GEOFF SISK • MAC PENCE & JEFF WELLS

TROUTMAN SANDERS • WELLS FARGO

EY • KINGS DOMINION • MARKEL CORPORATION • MCGUIREWOODS LLP • MODLIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND • STYLE WEEKLY

 
 
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