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CultureWorks is proud to celebrate the achievements of the Latin Ballet of Virginia, one of our 2023 grant recipients. Everybody Reads! is an innovative project that combines literacy and dance to enhance the educational experience of young dancers, showcasing the powerful impact of integrating arts and education.
Read MoreCultureWorks is committed to enriching lives and bringing communities together through the power of music. In 2023, CultureWorks proudly supported the HARPS Project, ensuring that beautiful music continues to flow through Richmond by funding the repairs of four essential harps.
Read MoreThe Afrikana Film Festival is a shining example of how support for creative endeavors can lead to meaningful connections, personal growth, and community enrichment. Last year, CultureWorks funding supported the Afrikana Film Festival, a vibrant 4-day celebration that took place from September 14-18, 2023, activating numerous arts and culture venues throughout Richmond.
Read MoreDiscover how CultureWorks grant funding is transforming Richmond’s East End through Robinson Theatre’s arts and culture programs.
Read MoreIn the heart of Virginia, the nonprofit arts and culture sector is enriching lives and driving significant economic growth and social impact. A recent study by Americans for the Arts, commissioned by CultureWorks, illuminates the extensive impact of these organizations on the Richmond and Tri-Cities region.
Read MoreCultureWorks is proud to announce the completion of Phase I of the “Art on the ART” program in the Tri-Cities, which includes three life-size sculptures representing Atlantic Sturgeon.
Read MoreCultureWorks Tri-Cities Program Manager, Daniel Jones shares his experience and love of local music festivals and how they bring people together.
Read MoreCultureWorks Communications & Marketing Specialist Piper Lynch shares her experience and inspiration from being involved with a communal creative space amongst friends.
Read MoreCultureWorks Community & Engagement Strategist, Kathryn Thompson shares her experience as a creative writer from poetry & screenwriting to film festivals & fellowships!
Read MoreCultureWorks President, Scott Garka, shares his experience as a theatre actor through the feelings of community, applause, and artistry.
Read MoreHave you ever watched someone work on a pottery wheel and found yourself fascinated by the process? Are you interested in what it would be like to make your own hand-thrown pottery? If you are curious about exploring a new art form, you may enjoy giving wheel-thrown pottery a try!
Read MoreBringing you updates and reflections on the past and present on-goings of CultureWorks this quarter!
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