Arts Alliance

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.

05/20/2026

Attending Promoting Virginia: Governors’ Forum hosted by the Hampton Roads Alliance and focused on the future of Hampton Roads and Virginia’s economic competitiveness. As our region advances major initiatives around defense, energy, aerospace, and logistics, we also know the arts and cultural sector are part of what makes promoting Virginia easy. Arts, culture, creativity, and quality of life strengthen our communities and economy, and we are working hard to ensure they remain part of these broader regional conversations and strategies.

05/19/2026

Congratulations to Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art director Alison Byrne for speaking to a packed house at Creative Mornings Virginia Beach, hosted by the ViBe Creative District. Alison shared her story and experiences, from her childhood in Ireland through her leadership in guiding Virginia MOCA through its exciting transformation and reopening journey.

Please join us in thanking Alison for everything she does to support and strengthen our cultural community across Hampton Roads.

05/11/2026

Meet Carolyn Basehore Phillips, MFA — Arts Alliance Board Member!

With over a decade of connection to Arts Alliance and a career devoted to the visual arts, Carolyn brings a depth of knowledge, passion, and purpose to our board. Swipe through to hear her story in her own words.

Thank you, Carolyn, for your lifelong commitment to the arts and for the thoughtful leadership you bring to Arts Alliance every day.

05/01/2026

Continuing our Board Member Spotlight series, recognizing the individuals who give their time and talent to help lead Arts Alliance and strengthen the arts and cultural sector across South Hampton Roads. Today we’re highlighting Michael Fowler whose perspective, commitment, and vision help make our work possible.

04/23/2026

Introducing our new Board Member Spotlight series, highlighting the individuals investing their time and talent to lead Arts Alliance and strengthen the arts and cultural sector across South Hampton Roads. We’re excited to begin with Eva Fernandez, sharing her perspective, commitment, and vision for our community.

04/13/2026

Please join us in thanking Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation for supporting arts and cultural organizations across our region through their investment in Arts Alliance. We are grateful for their partnership.

04/08/2026

Congratulations to our friends at Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art on the opening of their new building at Virginia Wesleyan University. A great moment for the museum and for our region.

A ribbon cut, a new chapter begins.

We can’t wait to welcome you to our new home—your new museum.

♥️ Virginia MOCA

04/06/2026

Arts Alliance Leadership Breakfast. A great morning with new and longtime supporters. Really good conversation, new connections, and a shared focus on how we keep moving arts and culture forward in our region.