Arts Alliance

08/24/2026

Our friends at Virginia Stage Company have experienced significant flooding at the historic Wells Theatre. Their staff, artists, and community have come together in a remarkable way to respond and begin the work of cleanup and recovery.

We’re thinking of everyone at VSC during this difficult time. For those who would like to support their recovery, learn more at vastage.org/donate.

08/20/2026

Virginia creatives, your voice matters.

Creatives for Virginia wants to hear from you!

The State of Virginia Creatives: 2026 survey is now open to adults who live or conduct creative work in Virginia.

Whether creativity is your full-time career, business, freelance work, side hustle, community practice, or something you're just beginning to pursue— they want to hear from you.

Your perspective will help build a clearer picture of what Virginia creatives need to thrive.

Take the survey:
creativesforvirginia.org/listening

Join the Commonwealth Creative Listening Project and help Creatives for Virginia better understand the experiences, needs, challenges, and opportunities of creatives across Virginia.

08/15/2026

A special thank you to the businesses, foundations, and individuals who invest in Arts Alliance. Their support helps sustain arts and cultural organizations across South Hampton Roads and recognizes the important role the arts play in our communities, our economy, and our quality of life.

07/30/2026

07/22/2026

Meet Lewis Webb III, President of the Arts Alliance Board of Directors.

Lewis brings a passion for the arts, a commitment to community, and a vision for the future of our region. In this five-part series, hear directly from Lewis about why the arts matter and where he sees Arts Alliance headed next.

07/14/2026

Arts Alliance has announced our 2026 grant awards, investing more than $816,000 in general operating grants to 44 nonprofit arts organizations across South Hampton Roads. The 24% increase over last year comes at a time when arts organizations continue to face inflation, rising operating costs, and growing demand for their programs and services.

07/09/2026

Congratulations and thank you for your leadership and service across our region.

Twenty-five years ago, Tom took a vision and began building what would become RBA Architects.

Since then, he has led the firm through changing markets, new opportunities, and continued growth while never losing sight of what matters most: the people. Tom has always believed in investing in his team, encouraging professional growth, celebrating personal achievements, and creating opportunities for others to succeed.

Congratulations on 25 years of leadership, dedication, and building not only exceptional projects, but a firm rooted in relationships and shared success.

Here's to 25 years of RBA and the legacy that continues to grow.

07/09/2026

Today marked the launch of Start in Hampton Roads, an effort to attract and retain talent across our region and strengthen economic opportunity and quality of life.

Arts, culture, and our creative economy are an important part of what makes Hampton Roads a place people want to call home. Arts Alliance is excited to be part of the work ahead.

Learn more:

Start in Hampton Roads, Virginia, at the center of many of the nation’s firsts, where diverse industries are hiring and an enviable coastal lifestyle awaits.

06/01/2026

The creative economy is an important part of what makes Hampton Roads a great place to live, work, and do business. Culture and creative expression enrich our quality of life, strengthen our communities, and contribute meaningfully to our regional economy.

Thank you to CoVa BIZ Magazine for featuring Arts Alliance in the Creative Capital issue and helping tell that story. We are also pleased to see research commissioned by Arts Alliance through Americans for the Arts and the Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy at Old Dominion University featured in the issue, helping demonstrate the impact of arts and culture across Hampton Roads.

https://online.fliphtml5.com/uthw/COVABIZMAG-2026-06-07-VBOOK/

05/22/2026

Walker Phillips

Our Board Member Spotlight series continues by highlighting the dedicated leaders helping guide and strengthen Arts Alliance and the broader arts and cultural community across South Hampton Roads.

Walker’s leadership, expertise, and longstanding commitment continue to help advance our mission and support a strong and connected cultural sector across the region.