Our Work Virginians for the Arts (VFTA) and its sister organization, Virginians for the Arts Foundation, work together to advance the arts in the state of Virginia by increasing public awareness of the important contributions the arts make to the life, culture, and economy of the state. VFTA advocates for public funding for the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which makes operating grants essential to the state’s arts organizations. Members and contributors are arts organizations and individual advocates for the arts throughout Virginia.
Our Work
Virginians for the Arts (VFTA) and its sister organization, Virginians for the Arts Foundation, work together to advance the arts in the state of Virginia by increasing public awareness of the important contributions the arts make to the life, culture, and economy of the state. VFTA advocates for public funding for the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which makes operating grants essential to the state’s arts organizations.
Members and contributors are arts organizations and individual advocates for the arts throughout Virginia.
MEMBER NEWS VFTA Member Signature Theatre Wins a Tony! Maggie Boland, Managing Director, and Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director, Signature Theatre, Arlington, VA, accept the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award. JOIN US Why Join? Join NOW
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VFTA Member Signature Theatre Wins a Tony!
Maggie Boland, Managing Director, and Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director, Signature Theatre, Arlington, VA, accept the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award.
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Governor Kaine Signs Arts and Cultural District Legislation (See News) See Resources from May 15 Arts and Cultural District WorkshopPictured standing (L to R): Jim Campbell, executive director, Virginia Association of Counties; Marjette Glass, director, Lynchburg’s Office of Economic Development; and Mark Flynn, director of legal services, Virginia Municipal League. Seated are Delegate Shannon Valentine and Governor Timothy Kaine. See ArtWorks 2009, Legislative Reception, and VA Arts Advocacy Day photos HERE!
Governor Kaine Signs Arts and Cultural District Legislation (See News)
See Resources from May 15 Arts and Cultural District Workshop
See ArtWorks 2009, Legislative Reception, and VA Arts Advocacy Day photos HERE!
The Arts Build Communities
The message is the same, regardless of the medium: The arts strengthen our communities, lift our spirits and build a better quality of life for all Virginians. And it’s time we all spoke up about it. Join the campaign.
Read Stories About Arts Organizations Building Communities Around Virginia
The Arts Build Communities at Wise County Public Schools Summer Arts Academy
The Wise County Public Schools Summer Arts Academy provides students at all grade levels with opportunities to participate in a high-quality summer arts program that includes music, vocal music and theatrical musical productions. ”The summer art programs have a 10% return in state and local revenue of the school system’s investment. The program also produces approximately 35 part-time jobs for residents of our community,” says Alice Williams, Wise County Public Schools. See Story.
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