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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 our calendar! If you're a local resident or just visiting, please engage with our communities' best and brightest talent!
Explore all that artoberVA has to offer!
Courtesy of Powhatan Chamber of Commerce
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!
promote + collaborate
Let everyone know you are part of the artoberVA movement and find other exciting ways to collaborate with venues, artists, & organizations.
Arts and culture live here!
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"We want packed venues, more sold out events, more exposure for growing organizations and local art, and more reasons for our residents and tourists to engage with art and culture in Richmond and the Tri-Cities."
- Scott Garka, President, Richmond CultureWorks
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!
our generous 2018 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
