The mission of the Virginia Arts Festival is to bring world-class performing arts to our citizens and visitors, impact the lives of students through outstanding educational programs, commission new works of national and international significance, and make a tangible difference in Hampton Roads through regional partnerships and positive economic impact through the generation of cultural tourism.

The Virginia Arts Festival is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2022. The largest and most prestigious performing arts organization in southeastern Virginia, Virginia Arts Festival has transformed the region's cultural scene, presenting great performers from around the world and making this historic region a cultural destination for visitors from around the world. Over the past 25 years, the Festival has welcomed visitors from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 25 foreign countries. The Festival has presented over 1,438 performances, free community events, student matinees, and workshops with a reach of over 1.2 million attendees. Over 32% of ticket sales come from outside the region, bringing tens of thousands of visitors to local museums and attractions and filling regional hotels and restaurants. The estimated annual economic impact of the Festival exceeds $25 million. 

Arts education is central to the mission of the Virginia Arts Festival. Since its creation in 1997, the Festival has reached more than half a million students, providing opportunities for students and educators that simply would not otherwise exist. Each year, the Festival reaches over 300K young people through student matinees, in-school performances, workshops, and masterclasses, offering life-changing opportunities to see and study with virtuoso performers. 

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Performing Arts

Virginia Arts Festival

Virginia Arts Festival's headquarters in Norfolk, VA, United States

This department oversees the strategic direction and organizational oversight of the company through its board.

Board Governance

The Events and Community Relations team at the Virginia Arts Festival is responsible for organizing and managing various events, fostering community engagement, and building strong partnerships with local organizations. They coordinate public performances, educational outreach activities, community workshops, and liaise with corporate partners and donors to secure funding and support for the Festival’s initiatives. This team plays a crucial role in ensuring that the Festival's programs reach a broad audience and have a meaningful impact on the community.

Events and Community Relations

The Marketing and Public Relations team at Virginia Arts Festival is responsible for promoting the organization's events, programs, and initiatives to the public. They develop strategic marketing campaigns, manage media relations, create promotional materials, and coordinate social media efforts to enhance the Festival's visibility and attract audiences. Their work ensures that the Festival's mission and events resonate with diverse audiences, drawing visitors and making a significant economic and cultural impact on the Hampton Roads region.

Marketing and Public Relations

This department oversees the creation and management of projects, including audience engagement and database coordination.

Development and Production

This department handles all aspects of audio engineering, including live sound mixing and studio recording.

Audio Engineering

This department oversees and optimizes the day-to-day operations of the organization to ensure efficiency and productivity.

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Marketing and Public Relations

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Audio Engineering

Operations Management

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