The Arts Council of Richmond, one of the oldest arts councils in the nation, celebrates its 58th anniversary this year. Since its founding, the organization has been a voice and advocate for the arts in economic development, cultural tourism, and civic, public and business forums. Our programs are nationally recognized and they have yielded transformational results in and for the Central Virginia community.

The mission of the Arts Council of Richmond is to support excellence in the arts through funding, education and advocacy. The vision is to make the arts a priority in the greater Richmond community. The Arts Council enacts this vision through three priority areas of service in the arts: leadership, leverage, and legacy.

Partners in the Arts Teacher Training Assessment Program (TTAP) Evaluation Click here for the final report on the two-year study of how Partners in the Arts helps K-12 teachers integrate the arts into their classrooms, resulting in increased student interest and performance in core subjects. The study was designed and directed by Dr. Robert Horowitz of Columbia University Teachers College.