Since joining CultureWorks in 2024, Calie Bain has brought her passion for accessible, transformative art to the Richmond and Tri-Cities region. With a multifaceted background as an actor, arts activist, and educator, she has spent her career working alongside communities of all ages, using the arts as a catalyst for dialogue, empowerment, and connection. As an ensemble member with The Conciliation Project, Calie has created thought-provoking work at the intersection of art, social justice, and advocacy, collaborating with organizations from the National Education Association to the Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics. Her artistry has also been recognized by the Richmond Theatre Community Circle. In this spotlight, we’re excited to share how Calie is helping to ensure a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive arts landscape for all.

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As both a native of the Tri-Cities and an artist himself, Daniel Jones brings a deep personal connection to his work at CultureWorks. Since joining the team in 2022, he has been dedicated to strengthening the arts and culture landscape in Hopewell, Petersburg, and Colonial Heights through innovative programs, community partnerships, and artist-centered support. Daniel understands firsthand the transformative power of creativity, and in this spotlight, he shares how CultureWorks is helping that power flourish across the region.

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For more than two decades, Crossroads Art Center has been a creative hub where artists and art lovers meet in the heart of Richmond. Home to hundreds of local and regional artists, the center showcases everything from paintings and photography to sculpture and fine crafts—offering an ever-changing reflection of the region’s vibrant arts community.

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Conflux Dance Theater moves with purpose — blending strength, vulnerability, and storytelling into every step. This Richmond-based company brings together artists from diverse backgrounds to create choreography that speaks to connection, identity, and community. During artoberVA’s 10th celebration, Conflux invites audiences to experience dance not just as performance, but as conversation — one that flows, collides, and ultimately unites.

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For the 10th annual artoberVA billboard, the Richmond skyline will play host to more than just light and color: it will carry the bold visual voice of Christina Nicole Designs, an artist and creative studio whose work thrives at the intersection of geometric abstraction and narrative energy. With this marquee commission, her design takes center stage, inviting viewers to pause mid-drive and absorb a moment of visual poetry woven into the urban fabric.

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Richmond thrives on creativity, and few places capture that energy quite like Wine & Design. More than just a paint-and-sip studio, Wine & Design RVA blends art, community, and collaboration to create experiences that reflect the city’s unique spirit. From team-building workshops and DIY crafts to philanthropic partnerships that give back through their Paint It Forward program, the studio continues to shape meaningful connections through art. We sat down with the team to learn how they’re bringing Richmond’s culture to life—one brushstroke, craft, and gathering at a time.

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The Richmond Tattoo & Arts Convention has brought together world-class tattoo artists, painters, performers, and creators for one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events. It’s more than just body art—it’s a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community. This year’s event promises incredible talent, unforgettable performances, and plenty of inspiration. Stay tuned to our Instagram on October 1 for a chance to win VIP tickets to experience it all up close!

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Nestled within Richmond’s historic Branch House, the Branch Museum of Architecture and Design invites visitors to explore the intersection of art, innovation, and community. Housed in a stunning example of early 20th-century Tudor-Jacobean architecture, the museum goes beyond static displays; it activates conversations on how design shapes our lives, inspires creativity, and enriches our shared spaces.

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Nestled atop Church Hill overlooking the James River, Historic St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia, stands as a timeless beacon of American history and spiritual heritage. Founded on land donated by William Byrd II and completed in 1741, this humble colonial structure has borne witness to pivotal moments that shaped the nation.

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Since its founding in 2024 by Erin M. Cross, The Glass Ceiling has become a uniquely welcoming fixture in Richmond’s creative landscape. As an artist-run, beginner-friendly workshop, this vibrant studio is all about sparking curiosity, boosting confidence, and empowering people to shape something beautiful—“one material at a time”

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We are so excited to introduce you to the designer who created artoberVA’s 10th anniversary logo: Paddy Hams! He is a Richmond-based graphic designer and illustrator who specializes in thoughtful brand identity, apparel design, and simple, clever illustrations.

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In the heart of Goochland County, a small but mighty theatre company is proving that the performing arts have the power to bring people together, spark creativity, and strengthen community ties. Goochland Community Theatre isn’t just about putting on plays; it’s about creating a space where local stories can be shared, neighbors can become collaborators, and audiences of all ages can experience the joy of live performance.

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