05/22/2026
Coastal Virginia Weavers is one of 28 organizations who were chosen by artists to receive an unrestricted grant from Ruth Arts. This year, artists—including choreographers, visual artists, performers, writers, and musicians—were invited to nominate organizations that are generating and encouraging deep study and strengthening their communities’ critical understanding of and investment in art and ideas.
We are so excited to be among such a great group of organizations, and are thrilled to have our work recognized by artists!
Many folks have supported us along the way but several were instrumental in what we’ve accomplished; Dianne DeBeixedon, , who graciously welcomed us into her studio, Heather Jersild, , who provided expert instruction and moral support and Walter Gray, , who did all the heavy lifting to bring us into the nonprofit world.
We are especially grateful to Jerome Ellis, , for being part of our community and believing in what we do!
About Ruth Arts: National in scope, Ruth Foundation for the Arts (Ruth Arts) is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs and lived experiences of artists, communities, and arts organizations whose work is anchored by the visual and performing arts. For more information about the awarded organizations, visit rutharts.org
