Arts for Learning Virginia

10/12/2026

Art carries stories across generations.

This Indigenous Peoples' Day, we celebrate the creativity, resilience, and cultural traditions of Indigenous peoples and recognize the vital role Indigenous artists, storytellers, musicians, and makers continue to play in enriching our communities.

At Arts for Learning Virginia, we are committed to fostering learning through the arts and encouraging curiosity about the many cultures and traditions that shape our world.

10/12/2026

Happy Birthday to Sydney Rivers, our wonderful Finance and Program Assistant at Arts for Learning Virginia! 🎉🎂

Sydney, we’re grateful for the care and dedication you bring to our team and for all you do to support our work. Wishing you a day filled with joy and a year ahead full of creativity, laughter, and wonderful adventures! 💜

Join us in wishing Sydney a happy birthday! 🥳

10/08/2026

Yesterday, our CEO, Anna Green, joined nonprofit leaders from across Hampton Roads for the Nonprofit Leadership Forum: Stronger Together. Greater Impact.

Hosted by the Academy for Nonprofit Excellence, the forum was a wonderful opportunity to connect, share experiences, and reflect on the importance of strong relationships in nonprofit leadership.

A special thank you to featured speaker Cathy Lewis for sharing her insights and inspiring meaningful conversation around resilient leadership and the power of relationships.

We are grateful to be part of a community of leaders who believe that when we support one another, we strengthen our organizations and create greater impact in the communities we serve.

Stronger together. Greater impact.

09/30/2026

✨ Celebrate Creativity. Honor Impact. Inspire the Future. ✨

Join Arts for Learning Virginia for Artoberfest Luncheon & Heart of the Arts Award on Thursday, October 22 at Ohef Sholom Temple in Norfolk!

This special afternoon celebrates the power of arts-in-education and the impact it has on students and educators across Virginia. Through performances, workshops, residencies, and arts-integrated learning, we help students imagine, create, express themselves, and discover their potential.

We’ll also honor the legacy of Minette Cooper as we present our inaugural Heart of the Arts Award to Marie Baker, recognizing her dedication to the arts and our community.

Enjoy a special performance by Roberta Lea, connect with fellow arts and education supporters, and help us continue bringing meaningful arts experiences to students across the Commonwealth.

Tickets are $50 — reserve yours today!
https://young-audiences.networkforgood.com/events/100757-2026-artoberfest-luncheon

Come celebrate with us and be part of the future of arts-in-education.

You’re invited

09/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Stephen Christoff’s “Colonial American Music” program, which is part of the Z Family Series at the Zeiders American Dream Theater! Through music, storytelling, and historical context, the performance invited audiences to experience an important chapter of American history in a new way.

A special shoutout to Nalani, a talented local middle school student, for creating this wonderful portrait of Stephen. We love seeing young artists respond creatively to the performances and experiences shared through Arts for Learning Virginia!

09/23/2026

Looking for something a little different to do this Saturday in Virginia Beach? 🎶

Check out Colonial American Music with Young Audiences / Arts for Learning Virginia’s Stephen Christoff. It sounds like a fun mix of history, music, and hands-on arts learning—with toe-tapping, singing, a jaw harp, and even a musical saw! 🎵

And it’s FREE + family-friendly. If you’re looking for a fun way to spend part of your Saturday, come join us! We’d love to see you there.

📅 Saturday, September 26
🕚 Shows at 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM
📍 The Zeiders American Dream Theater
🎟️ Register: https://thez.org/event/colonial-american-music/

A Z Ticket Bank FREE Family Time performance provided by Arts for Learning. Funding for this performance comes from Virginia Beach Arts & Humanities Commission, Arts Alliance, Helen G. Gifford Foundation, PRA Group, TowneBank Foundation, Virginia Commission for the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts.

09/18/2026

Arts for Learning Virginia was proud to share Arts Where Families Gather with the Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations at Bow Creek Recreation Center! Aisha Noel, Artist Services and Partnerships Manager, introduced civic-league leaders to this community-centered initiative—connecting families with meaningful arts experiences where they already come together.

Providing support was Philanthropy & Grants Manager Christy Hunt and School & Community Program Coordinator Jackie Adonis.

09/17/2026

UPDATE: The Scheduling Assistant position has been filled! A huge thank you to everyone who applied!

09/16/2026

Happy Birthday to Stephanie Jackson, our Chief Operations Officer! 🎉

Stephanie’s leadership, care, and dedication help Arts for Learning Virginia bring meaningful arts education experiences to students and communities across the Commonwealth. We’re so grateful for all she does to support our team, teaching artists, and partners.

Wishing you a wonderful year ahead, Stephanie! ✨