Virginia Arts Festival

Performing ArtsVirginia, United States51-200 Employees

Virginia Arts Festival is a regional performing arts organization based in Norfolk, Virginia, that focuses on presenting world-class performing arts while prioritizing arts education. Its activities include commissioning new works of national and international significance and fostering partnerships that aim to generate tangible economic and cultural benefits for the Hampton Roads region, including attracting visitors and supporting local museums, hotels, and restaurants. The organization serves a broad audience of local residents and visitors, including students through extensive educational programs that reach hundreds of thousands of young people each year. With a footprint spanning public performances, free community events, student matinees, and workshops, the festival positions itself as a major cultural institution in southeastern Virginia, contributing to the area as a cultural destination and driver of regional tourism. The festival was established in 1997 and, as of its 25th anniversary in 2022, has grown to become a leading cultural entity in its region, engaging audiences from across the United States and beyond through a large number of annual events.

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