Week of February 1, 2026
The Resource Roundup is a twice-monthly blog series highlighting new and current opportunities for artists and arts and culture organizations.
Have an opportunity to share?
Contact Community Engagement Strategist Calie Bain at calie@richmondcultureworks.org.
CultureWorks Arts and Culture Community Impact Grant is open!
Individual artists and non-profit arts and culture organizations based in Richmond and the surrounding region with an annual budget of les than $750,000 are eligible to apply.
Award tiers of $5,000, $10,000, and $20,000 are available.
A one-stop shop of information including grant guidelines, video walkthroughs, eligibility requirements, and more, are now available here.
Visarts hiring director of development
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond (VisArts) is a nonprofit community arts center located in the heart of Richmond's Fan District.
We are currently looking for their next Director of Development.
The Director of Development leads the organization's multi-faceted fundraising strategies, including individual, foundation, government and corporate giving as well as lead fundraising strategies for our annual special events.
For more information and to apply, click here.
RVAGalleries Mother’s Day Market Accepting Vendors
Vendor applications are open for artists and makers at Willow Lawn’s Art and Makers Market.
The market is a curated collection of Richmond creatives and amkers. Artisans who offer fine art, art prints, pottery/ceramics, jewelry, textiles, candles, etc. will be considered. We will review your application and email an approval or disapproval within three business days of receipt.
Vendor Fee: $105
For more information and to apply, click here.
RVA Venue Town Hall at Gallery5
Join Richmond's music community on Monday, February 16th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for an open dialogue among bookers, venue owners, musicians and more. Q & A at the end!
Ever wonder why ticket prices fluctuate, how venues choose which artists to book, or what goes into making your favorite local shows happen? This is your opportunity to hear directly from the people behind Richmond’s independent venues and get insights into the booking process.
We’ll be collecting questions ahead of time through a poll on our story and will open up the floor for an audience Q+A at the event.
Let’s build a stronger, more connected music community together!
The RVA Venue Town Hall is free to attend, all are welcome.
Tickets here.
Public Humanities Fellowship with Virginia Humanities
Applications are open for Virginia Humanities’ Public Humanities Fellowships!
Writers, scholars, and community historians receive a $15,000 stipend for a fourth-month project, plus access to UVA and Library of Virginia archives and a cohort of peers.
Applications are due Tuesday, March 21, 2026.
Learn more and apply here.
Richmond Ren Faire Seeking Volunteers
Interested in volunteering for the Richmond Ren Faire?
Be a part of a growing community of passionate indivudals behind the scenese working to bring this world to life.
Shifts are available for pre-event set up, during the event, and post-event breakdown. Volunteers will have access to both days of the Faire and the following perks:
Private green room
Private restrooms
Refreshments on-site
FY27 VCA Grants are Now Open
The Virginia Commission for the Arts is excited to announce that FY27 grants are now open: General Operating Support for medium and Large Organizations (GOS), Operating Support for Small Organizations (OSS), Creative Communities Partnership Grants, and Community Impact Grants.
Click here to explore available opportunities and see what’s right for you!
Tidewater arts outreach recruiting for artist roster
Join Tidewater Arts Outreach as an artist serving older adults and those in isolating circumstances as they expand programming to Richmond!
All mediums (music, visual art, dance, drama, creative writing, etc.) are welcome. Artists are compensated for their time and all materials are provided. Artists are being accepted on a rolling basis.
To get started, send your resume or letter interest with subject line “Richmond Artist Roster” to programs@tidewaterartsoutreach.org.
Ovissi foundation grant opportunities now through march
The Ovissi Foundation is dedicated to supporting artists and programs created by individuals of Iranian descent and promoting Iranian art and culture.
The following awards are available:
Ovissi Artist Award
Modern Craft - Ceramic Award
Master’s of Fine Arts Scholarship
The deadline to apply is March 1, 2026.
For more information about the types of awards and criteria, click here.
To register for the grant information session, click here.