We’re using our creativity to improve our lives, our place, and our community. This collective exploration brings together artists, the nonprofit arts sector, arts-based businesses, and our community development partners.It’s right here, right now in Roanoke that we’re creating the community we want, and we invite you to join us.

See an episode of RVTV's "Noke News" coverage celebrating Roanoke's vibrant Arts and Culture scene.

With the combination of incredibly talented local artists, a robust nonprofit arts and culture sector, and a host of events throughout the year that celebrate all the ways art enriches our community, we’re building a THRIVING arts ecosystem.
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Here are just a few ways that is happening, and you can be part of it!

  • Neighborhood Investment through Art Activations
  • Artist Engagement as Community Development Agents
  • Collective Marketing of the Arts
  • The City of Roanoke’s Arts & Cultural Plan
  • Ongoing Development of the $20 Million Roanoke Cultural Endowment

PROJECT LIST

Click the button below to see and learn about a list of past, current, and ongoing projects from the Roanoke Arts Commission that are helping create our arts ecosystem!

VIEW PROJECTS

The best way you can help keep creating this community through the arts
is by ENJOYING it!
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Click the link below to access EVENT CALENDARS, sign up for NEWS LETTERS, see lists of ART GALLERIES and ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS, access Roanoke's ARTIST DIRECTORY and MORE!

SAVOR THE ARTS